METHODS AND PROCEDURES ADVISOR II

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as eCR Evaluator. Review incoming eCR data to conduct quality assurance and identify reporting exceptions and content quality issues as compared to electronic laboratory reports and I-NEDSS provider reports to assist with onboarding and evaluation of eCR. Conduct Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) on data received via electronic case reporting (eCR) as the program grows through interim solutions to a long-term approach for data receipt and consumption. Utilize data quality assessment tools, protocols, and resources to conduct data analyses to identify healthcare providers and organizations not reporting in compliance with standards (e.g., LOINC codes, SNOMED codes, the inclusion of demographic information).

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position) 
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

Essential Functions

• Reviews incoming eCR data to conduct quality assurance and to identify reporting exceptions and content quality issues as compared to electronic laboratory reports and I-NEDSS provider reports to assist with onboarding and evaluation of eCR.
• Conducts Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) on data received via electronic case reporting (eCR) as the program grows through interim solutions to a long-term approach for data receipt and consumption.
• Utilizes data quality assessment tools, protocols, and resources to conduct data analyses to identify healthcare providers and organizations not reporting in compliance with standards (e.g., LOINC codes, SNOMED codes, the inclusion of demographic information).
• Documents and communicates identified issues succinctly and in a timely fashion, to the eCR informatics team and the eCR originating data provider.
• Supports the implementation of eCR informatics program projects at IDPH as needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with courses public administration accounting, industrial relations, prelegal or personnel management.
• Requires two (2) years professional experience in public administration, business management or accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience developing methods, procedures, policies and objectives for operation of a communicable disease program.
• One (1) year experience in presenting, both orally and in writing, statistical and other data reports with a short turnaround time.
• One (1) year experience working with healthcare organizations.
• Master's degree in public health with a concentration in informatics, epidemiology or biostatistics.
• One (1) year experience in informatics.
• One (1) year of experience in HL7, Rhapsody, and electronic laboratory or case reporting.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.