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Title: Senior Health Data Specialist
Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Month Contract
Client: State of North Carolina
Job ID: 775750
Job Description:
Although this position works on a technology-related project, it is not purely a technical position but also a strategic one. A successful candidate will demonstrate vision, clear communication, creative problem-solving, and the ability to cultivate relationships.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with the implementation of QPHE s project to leverage NC Health Connex for quality and population health
- Coordinate with internal business units, including business information and clinical services, to execute operational tasks and ensure smooth project implementation
- Query, profile, and analyze data provided by NC Health Connex and assist with improving data quality and useability.
- Collect and synthesize information and feedback from internal and external stakeholders, including Prepaid Health Plans, providers, and other divisions in NCDHHS, and use it to inform decision-making.
Desired Professional and Technical Expertise
Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all the following:
- Understanding of data policy and healthcare data ecosystem; health information technology; program monitoring; and/or quality measurement and quality improvement
- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex material in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated skill in creating and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and needs of multiple stakeholders
- Strong SQL and/or SAS technical skills and the ability to query large and/or complicated data sets.
The following expertise is preferred, but not required:
- Familiarity with Medicaid and health care and associated rules, regulations, and standards
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the analysis of population health delivery models, care management models, clinical program innovations, quality improvement initiatives, and system redesign
- Understanding of clinical workflows and/or familiarity with medical coding and electronic health records
Understanding of digital quality measurement
Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience |
Understanding of data policy and the healthcare data ecosystem; health information technology; program monitoring; and/or quality measurement & improv | Required | 3 | Years |
Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and project management skills | Required | 3 | Years |
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex material in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing | Required | 3 | Years |
Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and needs of multiple stakeholders | Required | 3 | Years |
Strong SQL and/or SAS technical skills and the ability to query large and/or complicated data sets. | Required | 3 | Years |
Familiarity with Medicaid and health care and associated rules, regulations, and standards | Required | 2 | Years |
Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the analysis of population health delivery models, care delivery models, care management models, clinical pro | Required | 2 | Years |
Understanding of clinical workflows and/or familiarity with medical coding and electronic health records | Required | 2 | Years |
Understanding of digital quality measurement | Required | 2 | Years |