SW-Clinical Informatics Specialist, RA

Job Function Summary:

Involves the development and implementation of CEIP’s data modernization initiative, including information systems and data management practices applied to clinical information. Works closely with CEIP, CDPH, and CDC to optimize effective use of systems and reporting tools. Defines systems and applications to support various functions, and specializes in development and implementation of reporting pipelines and products such as dashboards and reports.

Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

Salary is $100,000.00 - $107,000.00 per year depending on experience.

Applicant must submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Contributing to the development, implementation, and maintenance of CEIP’s data modernization initiative.
• Improving CEIP reporting pipelines and products by leveraging tools such as PowerBI, Shiny for R, R Markdown, and potentially Tableau.
• Facilitating aggregation, visualization, and dissemination of data related to testing, vital statistics, or hospitalizations for infectious disease conditions.
• Participating in complex data analysis, database design, and data quality assurance and quality improvement projects.
• Developing solutions to facilitate monitoring and access for reporting pipelines and products.
• Innovating new solutions to address stakeholder needs.

This position requires strong programming (SQL, R, Python, and/or SAS), reporting (PowerBi, Shiny for R, R Markdown, and/or Tableau), and/or informatics knowledge to support data analysis, database design, and data quality assurance and quality improvement projects. The position will interact and collaborate with several multidisciplinary CDPH and CEIP teams as well as other internal and external partners as they contribute to CEIP’s data modernization.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Licenses and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health care information technology, computer science, or related area, and / or equivalent combination of experience / training PLUS either 3 years of experience in computer or data pipeline programming and database management, OR 3 years working in public health, required.
• Master’s degree in computer science, informatics, public health, biostatistics, epidemiology or epidemiology and biostatistics and / or equivalent combination of experience / training PLUS either 1 year of experience in computer or data pipeline programming and database management, OR 1 year working in public health, preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong skills associated with statistical analysis, database management and systems programming, including SQL, R, Python, and/or SAS.
• Strong skills associated with reporting, including PowerBi, Shiny for R, R Markdown, and/or Tableau.
• Broadly encompassing or in-depth knowledge of clinical, health systems, health analytics, or public health informatics.
• Thorough knowledge of all relevant clinical or public health informatics software and systems, and of the highly-complex concepts, principles, policies, methodologies, techniques, best practices, regulations, and standards practices involved with health systems, health analytics, public health surveillance or electronic medical data management.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions, collect, and analyze system performance data, and produce substantive reports and analyses
• Strong problem-resolution skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose problems, and develop, test, and implement appropriate and effective solutions in a timely manner
• Ability to work with senior staff and managers in clinical information technology, health care management, and business analytics, serving as a technical resource and providing advice and counsel on issues of functionality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, policy, and performance
• Strong ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong skills associated with automating data pipelines and/or analytic products.
• Strong skills in pipeline development in a cloud-based environment such as Snowflake.
• Strong skills associated with programming in SQL and R.
• Detail oriented, with proven ability to effectively manage time, see projects through to completion, organize competing priorities, and effectively address complex, urgent issues as they arise.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate productively, work in a team environment.
• Strong ability to think creatively to recommend action steps or strategize solutions relative to public health surveillance, epidemiology, informatics, program evaluation, or research.
• Demonstrated proficiency relating to logical data design, data warehouse design, data integration, and data modeling.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Sit Frequently

Handling / Fingering Occasionally

Reach Outward Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 10 lbs

Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 10 lbs

See Constantly

Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

Not Applicable Not required for essential functions

Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)

Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)

Constantly (5 hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

• Applicant must submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)