CCHIP DATA SPECIALIST

CCHIP Data Specialist

DEPARTMENT: CORE Center

SHIFT:9AM-5PM

GRANT FUNDED END DATE: 02/28/2026

Job Summary

The CCHIP Data Specialist is responsible for maintaining data systems, overseeing the data entry and data cleaning, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely submission of all required Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) data reports, under supervisor of the CCHIP Senior Data Specialist. Participates in quality management work groups and assists with quality improvement activities. Monitors and evaluates customer service activities throughout the program.

Typical Duties

Oversees collection of Data Care program, reports data to care info to CDPH.

Communicates and submits timely reports to Cook County Health (CCH) staff, where appropriate.

Maintains data systems daily, including computer operation, inspection, and back-up.

Liaises with internal and external CCH staff, as assigned.

Represents Clinical Quality Management in the Austin program. Facilitates, advocates and participates in quality management and multidisciplinary working groups. Plans and conducts monthly quality meetings and report quality projects to staff and external funders

Enhances professional growth and development and maintains an area of specialization through training and sharing with others the work done within program.

Runs, analyzes, and reports monthly and quarterly routing testing data to the Site Team Leader

Informs staff of data report due dates in CAREWare and PROVIDE to ensure timely submission

Assists with quality improvement practices with the Austin consumer advisory board, including the quarterly distribution/collection of Patient Satisfaction Surveys.

Participates in training and development of Austin/CORE staff and other internal staff in the area of data reporting CAREWare and PROVIDE

Remains current and participates in all required trainings, conferences and learning collaborative.

Monitors and evaluates customer service throughout the program.

Assists internal staff with CAREWare troubleshooting.

Assist in the setup, distribution and maintenance of work issued computer equipment, including but not limited to laptop pc, desk top pc's, notebooks, etc.

Adheres to Austin/CORE and Program Specific Policies and Procedures.

Assists with the design and production of data collection instruments for use with various Austin/CORE program databases.

Completes HRSA Funded Data Reporting for the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center under the direction of the Project Administrator.

Assists with compiling CCHIP/CCH data for requests for proposals.

Assists with collection of productivity tables for Austin HIV Program.

Masters use of CAREWare and PROVIDE software, to complete required reports and assist staff in producing mandated and customized reports. Maintains familiarity with software revisions.

Produces and submits requested periodic and special reports via electronic and written means.

Submission of monthly, quarterly, and yearly CDPH and HRSA data reports (client level data (CLD), Monthly spreadsheets, Ryan White Service Report (RSR).

Reports weekly productivity reports to the CCHIP Program Director and Austin Site Team Leader and monthly financial reports to staff.

Assists in developing effective approaches to facilitate complete and accurate data collection and analysis.

Performs data entry and data cleaning in several areas, including Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program eligibility including demographics, service utilization, laboratory results and other clinical indicators, and patient and program outcomes.

Assists in developing and is primarily responsible for maintaining systems and procedures for data security and confidentiality.

Participates in CCHIP Quality Improvement meetings and weekly data team meetings.

Supervises collection of clinical and program operations data from Austin/CORE personnel to ensure that these are included in required reports to external parties.

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Three (3) years of experience completing data entry, data cleansing, and data reporting in a clinical environment

Experience training staff on data reporting

Experience working with CAREWare, Cerner, PROVIDE, and HRSA electronic handbook (EHB)

Experience working with HIV impacted clients and ethnic minority groups

Familiarity with standard reporting requirements and reporting formats

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of experience working with HIV impacted clients and ethnic minority groups

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, commitment to confidentiality, ethics and a culturally sensitive approach to management and service delivery

Strong computer skills demonstrated by effectively blending management skills with technical expertise

Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups

Excellent skills in establishing databases, including relational databases and statistical files

Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills

Excellent program development, management, and leadership skills

Possess flexibility, creativity and is comfortable working in fast paced environment

Strong knowledge and experience pertaining to computer databases

Ability to perform descriptive and inferential statistical analysis

Ability to interpret and evaluate health care and medical data, including those pertaining to service utilization and program evaluation measures, laboratory and clinical results, and quality assurance

Ability to function autonomously and conveys a powerful influence in a team environment

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

• A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary : $76,194