Job Description

The California Emerging Infections Program (CEIP) is a program administered by Heluna Health. CEIP functions under a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is a collaborative effort involving the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health, and several local health departments.

Under general direction from the Chief, Systems Integration and Pipelines, the Clinical Informatics Specialist will work within CDPH to modernize CEIP’s data systems and pipelines.

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.

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. Defines systems and applications to support various functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Contributing to the development, implementation, and maintenance of CEIP’s data modernization initiative.
2. Improving interoperability of CEIP data systems and integrating these solutions with CDPH and CDC for the infectious diseases that are a part of CEIP’s active surveillance systems.
3. Facilitation of electronic collection, storage, and transfer of data related to testing, vital statistics, or hospitalizations for infectious disease conditions.
4. Participating in complex data analysis, database design, and data quality assurance and quality improvement projects.
5. Development of solutions to facilitate monitoring and access for pipelines and data systems.
6. Innovating new solutions to address stakeholder needs.
7. Providing REDCap administration support.

This position requires strong programming (R, SQL, and/or Python) 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:

1. 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.
2. 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

1. Strong skills associated with statistical analysis, database management and systems programming, including SQL, R, and/or Python.
2. Broadly encompassing or in-depth knowledge of clinical, health systems, health analytics, or public health informatics.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Strong problem-resolution skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose problems, and develop, test, and implement appropriate and effective solutions in a timely manner.
6. 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.
7. Strong ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. 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.
2. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate productively, work in a team environment.
3. Strong ability to think creatively to recommend action steps or strategize solutions relative to public health surveillance, epidemiology, informatics, program evaluation, or research.
4. Demonstrated proficiency relating to logical data design, data warehouse design, data integration, and data modeling.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Stand Frequently
2. Walk Frequently
3. Sit Frequently
4. Handling / Fingering Occasionally
5. Reach Outward Occasionally
6. Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
7. Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally
8. Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 10 lbs
9. Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 10 lbs
10. See Constantly
11. Taste/ Smell Not Applicable

WORK ENVIRONMENT

*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.

Travel Required

Yes. 5%

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