This cross-cutting position in the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Center for Infectious Diseases (CID) supporting Infectious Disease Data Systems is responsible to facilitate implementation of standards-based solutions to securely exchange data between systems including Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), public health agencies, and other parties to accelerate public health data modernization activities. This position will gather stakeholder requirements across the Center for Infectious Diseases (CID) disease control programs, data systems programs, with input from local and federal partners; develop a roadmap and facilitate implementation of the Technical Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA)/Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) interfacing within the CDPH and CID; and collaborate with technical, clinical, and public health experts. The Public Health Data Informatics Specialist will apply data standards such as HL7, CDA and FHIR and will support interdisciplinary teams in developing and maintaining public health surveillance data systems.
The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000 annually depending on experience/qualifications. This position is full-time, 32 hours per week.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Implement standards-based solutions to securely exchange data between systems including Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), public-health agencies, and other parties to accelerate public-health data-modernization activities.
Attends national meetings and participates in workgroups; and serves as a liaison between program areas, business, IT staff and stakeholders to support implementation and modernization of information systems to support interoperability and health data exchange standards.
Gather stakeholder requirements.
Develop a roadmap and create and execute testing plans for TEFCA/QHIN interfacing.
Collaborate with technical, clinical, and public-health experts.
Participate in meetings and contribute to the technical design and solutioning of public health surveillance systems.
Recommends solutions to meet public health surveillance requirements using past experience and research findings.
Completes tasks on time with minimal supervision and supports collaboration across teams.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist with any other duties as assigned in support of CID Infectious Disease Data Systems
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
8-10 years’ relevant experience in Public Health Surveillance, Healthcare IT or related field
Experience implementing Health IT solutions
Knowledge of HL7 standards, including HL7, CDA and FHIR, as well as clinical terminologies and vocabularies including Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) and Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine - Clinical Terms (SNOMED-CT)
Proficiency with HL7 standards, including CDA and FHIR
Methodical and organized, with good analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field, required
Experience in a public health or clinical setting, preferred
Experience working with Health IT vendors (such as with EHRs, HIEs, or healthcare interface engines)
Experience developing and implementing health informatics standards in clinical systems or public health surveillance systems
Familiarity with HIE/QHIN technical interfaces
Experience working with EHR vendor APIs
Experience with Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA)
Experience with State, Tribal, Local and Territorial (STLT) Health Departments
Certificates/Licenses/Clearances
None
Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Knowledge of public health computer databases, laboratory information systems configuration, data exchange, and systems design; computer operations, systems, and procedures; statistical, data analytical, and visualization applications; computer programming languages; and information security policies and procedures.
Skill in complex problem solving and critical thinking, and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability to analyze systems and procedures, to translate user/business needs into a technical style, to develop reports, and to communicate effectively.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
Sit: Frequently
Handling / Fingering: Frequently
Reach Outward: Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally
Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs
Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs
See (Vision): Constantly
Taste/Smell: Not Applicable
KEY
Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions
Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)
Frequently = (2+ - 5 hrs/day)
Constantly = (5+ hrs/day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is 100% remote. Must have functioning wi-fi/internet access at remote location.
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)
