eHARS and Labratory Coordinator

Job Description:

eHARS and Labratory Coordinator

Description

Job Posting Title
eHARS and Labratory Coordinator

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Sexual Health and Harm Reduction Service

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
August 07, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
Up to $66,229, based on education and experience

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location : Central Office - 123 Robert S Kerr Avenue

Salary : up to $66,229, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time : Full Time

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday

Primary Hours : 8am-5pm

Position Description: The eHARS and Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for auditing incoming HIV, STI, and Hepatitis HL7 electronic laboratory reporting (ELR) to assess trends and conduct quality assurance; ensuring data is accurate and reported in a timely fashion. The position will establish and maintain professional relationships with laboratories, following up on reporting delays, inconsistent results and non-compliance. This position will be responsible for the retrieval and processing of laboratory and case report forms related to HIV, initiating follow-up and/or new diagnosis investigations. This position will also assist in reviewing ELR messages received in the on-boarding process.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Provide in-person and phone consultation with health care professionals, community organizations, and laboratories regarding HIV, STD, Viral Hepatitis reporting.
  
• Conduct quality assurance on Chlamydia and Gonorrhea laboratory reports ensuring completeness and accuracy.
  
• Develop a biennial laboratory assessment tool to document laboratory capacity to run HIV, STI and Hepatitis related testing.
  
• Analyze and interpret the assessment results using statistical research programs and other methods, recommend solutions to enhance lab reporting accuracy and completeness.
  
• Assist in the improvement of SHHRS HIV/AIDS surveillance performance by contributing to discussions related to the Standards Evaluation Report (SER) and other quality assurance and evaluation plans for HIV surveillance and field investigation activities.
  
• Review and assist in the preparation and completion of all CDC grant Annual Performance Reports and assigned data quality projects.
  
• Assist in processing data requests, providing clear and concise results.
  
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Acts as agency subject matter expert of the Enhanced HIV/ AIDS Reporting System (eHARS):

• Manage and assign appropriate access.
  
• Provide technical assistance and training.
  
• Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for enhancement.
  

Review HIV /AIDS laboratory and case reports for data entry:

• Determine whether reports are complete or need additional information and assign reports to Field Surveillance Specialist/Disease Intervention Specialist.
  
• Monitor, close and perform data entry of completed cases.
  

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree which includes nine semester hours in statistics, statistical research methods, economics, demographics or social research statistics plus two years of experience in technical statistical and research work; or a master’s degree in social science, business administration or public administration which includes nine semester hours of advanced statistical methods.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; carry light items; drive an automobile. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Occasionally, in state overnight and weekend travel may be required. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .