Public Health Informatics Specialist (DSIS 1) DOH8960

Summary

The Washington State Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Informatics Specialist to support the development and modernization of health information systems. This role involves transforming raw data into meaningful information to improve health outcomes and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance public health decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the research, design, development, and modernization of public health information systems
• Transform raw data into meaningful information that supports public health programs and decision-making
• Contribute to innovative informatics solutions that improve health information management
• Apply informatics principles and industry standards to support the secure collection, exchange, and protection of health data
• Help improve system interoperability and support compliance with federal interoperability requirements
• Partner with information technology staff, public health professionals, organizational partners, and end users to design and enhance information systems
• Participate in projects that improve system functionality, usability, and data quality
• Develop or support analytic products, reports, dashboards, and data visualizations
• Present information that helps inform planning, decision-making, and continuous improvement

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or other advanced degree/certification in informatics, data science, mathematics, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related technical or quantitative field, and one (1) year of experience performing data science or informatics data work
• Three (3) years of experience supporting health information systems, data management, healthcare data, public health data, analytics, research, or related work. Experience must have included collecting, validating, analyzing, integrating, reporting, or maintaining data and working with invested partners to support business or program needs
• Experience working with datasets to collect, validate, analyze, or report information
• Knowledge of data management principles and data quality practices
• Knowledge of healthcare, public health, or information system data concepts
• Experience using spreadsheet, database, reporting, or analytical tools to organize and analyze data
• Experience documenting processes, findings, or technical information
• Ability to interpret data and communicate findings through written reports, presentations, or visualizations
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical invested partners
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and confidentiality requirements
• Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Public Health Informatics, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, or a related field
• Experience working in a public health agency, healthcare organization, or health technology environment
• Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) or Health Information Exchanges (HIEs)
• Experience applying HL7, FHIR, SMART Health Cards, or other healthcare interoperability standards
• Experience using SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar data analysis and visualization tools
• Experience automating data collection, reporting, or data processing workflows
• Experience delivering presentations, training, or technical education to diverse audiences

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree or other advanced degree/certification in informatics, data science, mathematics, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related technical or quantitative field, and one (1) year of experience performing data science or informatics data work
• Three (3) years of experience supporting health information systems, data management, healthcare data, public health data, analytics, research, or related work. Experience must have included collecting, validating, analyzing, integrating, reporting, or maintaining data and working with invested partners to support business or program needs
• Experience working with datasets to collect, validate, analyze, or report information
• Knowledge of data management principles and data quality practices
• Knowledge of healthcare, public health, or information system data concepts
• Experience using spreadsheet, database, reporting, or analytical tools to organize and analyze data
• Experience documenting processes, findings, or technical information
• Ability to interpret data and communicate findings through written reports, presentations, or visualizations
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical invested partners
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and confidentiality requirements

Nice to Haves

• Master's degree or higher in Public Health, Public Health Informatics, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, or a related field
• Experience working in a public health agency, healthcare organization, or health technology environment
• Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) or Health Information Exchanges (HIEs)
• Experience applying HL7, FHIR, SMART Health Cards, or other healthcare interoperability standards
• Experience using SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar data analysis and visualization tools
• Experience automating data collection, reporting, or data processing workflows
• Experience delivering presentations, training, or technical education to diverse audiences

Benefits

• This is a home-based (remote) position
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave
• Dependent care assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement plans
• Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support workplace wellness programs
• Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses
• Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction
• The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees
• State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
• New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs
• Ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
• Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month
• Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA)
• Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year
• Most employees... are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave
• All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems
• If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program