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BFH Maternal Morb/Mort Epidemiologist – Coordinator 2

University of New Orleans

Posted 12/03/25

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2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148

Full-Time
Experienced
Medical / Health
In Person

Job Description

  • Interprets, analyzes, validates, and evaluates data using statistical computer programs.
  • Conducts routine data linkages and collaborates with the LDH Office of Technology Services, Vital Records, Bureau of Health Informatics to develop and enhance data systems, linkages, case identification, and case review related to assigned data systems and programs.
  • Manages confidentiality and security of data according to state and federal regulations.
  • Serves as resident data and evaluation expert for maternal morbidity and mortality by researching and identifying existing data sources used for, but not collected by, BFH. Assist with establishing appropriate data points in electronic medical records as needed.
  • Works closely with the PAMR coordinator to oversee identification and validation of mortality cases for review processes.
  • Maintains positive working relationship with MCH coordinators.
  • Examines linkages with Vital Records and other data sources on a regular basis to resolve any systematic case identification errors.
  • Validates and documents the completion of quality assurance checks in MMRIA.
  • Conducts quarterly Louisiana Hospital Inpatient Discharge Database (LAHIDD) data pulls for Severe Maternal Morbidity (SMM) and mortality.
  • Analyzes cause of death assigned in Vital Records data and compares to results from the case review process to better understand trends in maternal mortality.
  • Analyzes MMRIA data for trends and distribution of cases.
  • Manages evaluation and performance measurement for ERASE MM grant activities.
  • Coordinates with programs and the community to move data to action.
  • Coordinates the overall collection of Louisiana Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) and Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) data.
  • Ensures data are abstracted and entered into electronic systems in a timely manner; performing or overseeing some data entry, performing data editing, analyses, evaluation and data requests.
  • Reviews all data that are entered by the MCH Coordinators into the MMRIA database.
  • Reviews and enters all data from committee decisions forms into MMRIA database after a PAMR review meeting, including committee recommendations.
  • Provides technical assistance to other professionals in government, academia, health care, the community, and the private sector in multi-disciplinary projects and on community health planning teams.
  • Participates in the facilitation of case review meetings in tandem with the PAMR coordinator and assists in summarization of recommendations.
  • Participates in the preparation of case narratives and materials, including socio-spatial analyses.
  • Discusses and assists in resolving epidemiological issues with community leaders, health professionals and officials, lawyers, legislators, and peers.
  • Contributes to the public health evidence-base by authoring and/or presenting findings in peer reviewed journals and publications, at state and national conferences as approved, at meetings and webinars, and in evidence-based practice databases.
  • Reports maternal mortality rates and monitors regional, state, and national trends to identify changes in Louisiana’s maternal mortality rate.
  • Analyzes trends in maternal mortality data and outlines in PAMR reports and annual briefs provided to the Governor’s Office, the State Legislature and stakeholders.
  • Serves as the primary analytic point of contact for data requests related to maternal mortality and the generation of the annual PAMR report.
  • Coordinates with other epidemiologists on the response to internal and external data requests in coordination with the BFH DAT analytic section.
  • Reports on SMM and LaPQC process measures to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM).
  • Participates in webinars and routine TA calls with federal funders for assigned projects and programs, including the CDC maternal mortality workgroups.
  • Participates in internal staff, project, and professional development meetings and trainings as requested or assigned.
  • Conducts Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) on LaPQC reporting and MMRIA data.
  • Supports the coordination and management of Emergency Operations during activation and as needed between events.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

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