Public Health Informatics Specialist (DSIS 1) DOH8960

Summary

The Washington State Department of Health is dedicated to protecting and improving community health. They are seeking a Public Health Informatics Specialist to support the development and modernization of health information systems, ensuring effective data collection and usage to enhance public health outcomes.

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 position qualifies for a complete benefits package that supports you and your family’s health, financial security, and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement plans
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave
• Dependent care assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• This position can be performed fully remotely (no regular in-person attendance is required).
• The position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.