Great Plains Tribal Health · 2 months ago
Informatics Specialist
Rapid City, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24/hr - $30/hr
1+ years expGreat Plains Tribal Health is seeking an Informatics Specialist for the Great Plains Tribal Epidemiology Center (GPTEC). The role involves overseeing technology-related needs for surveillance and data infrastructure, as well as providing technical assistance and training for system users. Responsibilities also include planning informatics projects, managing information systems resources, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support GPTEC's data strategies.
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Responsibilities
Supports technical services and planning as a member of the Great Plains Tribal Leaders' Health Board's Public Health Informatics and Data Modernization Team (PHIDMT)
Conducts configuration, testing and implementation of data infrastructure systems and processes to meet project deliverables. Assists with evaluation and improvement of GPTEC data infrastructure. Data infrastructure includes information systems, software, integrations, interfaces and other data supporting processes
Assists in planning and design of informatics projects, workflows and processes that support GPTEC data needs. These needs include data access, transmission, translation, mapping, analysis, visualization and reporting
Provides strategic assistance to GPTLHB programs, GPA tribes and tribal health partners to assure information systems support growth
Participates in data infrastructure planning for information systems acquisitions and recommends enhancements to the organizations system and operations including, but not limited to, integrations, interfaces, user configurations and security. May coordinate user acceptance testing and validation of solutions for production launch
Uses and manages operation in software tools supporting administrative functions serving informatics systems operations, interfaces, integrations and data exchanges
Monitors, maintains and evaluates deliverables, operations, processes and practices for qualify and effectiveness, use, security, and makes recommendations for improvement and issues reports
Test information systems upgrades, evaluates usage, manages help requests, identifies barriers, and proposes and implements solutions to needs
Troubleshoots information systems operation, identifies and implements solutions for resolution, and maintains supportive documentation through resolution
Provides technical assistance and training for system users of software and services; including administering security training, and maintaining required documentation from users
Manage information systems resources, conducts or supports audit logging and other security scans, and make reports
Participates in collaborations, meeting, trainings and other partnership opportunities within the informatics domain
Works closely with GPTLHB Information Technology (IT) teams to ensure standards are closely monitored and met; participates in business analysis and communications between IT and PHIDMT to identify and translate service needs
Provides technical assistance to support GPTEC data strategies, interoperability activities and grant related needs
Represent all areas of subject matter authority with skill, tact honesty and professionalism
Qualification
Required
Participate in Core Connection training and applies GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices in their work
Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations
Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests
Relate well and work collaboratively with coworkers and all levels of staff in a professional manner
Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-centric approach
Valid driver's license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations
Ability to actively listen, empathize, and respond effectively to customer inquiries and complaints
Demonstrate patience, tact, and professionalism in handling difficult customer interactions
Completion of a formal training program or an associate's degree and one (1) year of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or GED and three (3) years of relevant experience
Individuals must have applicable education or experience applying a body of standardized rules, procedures, or operations to perform the full range of standard clerical assignments and resolve recurring problems or to operate and adjust varied equipment for purposes such as performing numerous standardized tests or operations
Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screen
Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment
Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required
Benefits
Native American/American Indian Preference in hiring will be applied as defined in title 25 usc 44-46 &474.
Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screen.
Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment.
You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment.
Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.
Company
Great Plains Tribal Health
Great Plains Tribal Leader’s Health Board (GPTLHB) provides key advocacy for its constituents in order for them to have access to the highest quality, most comprehensive, and up-to-date health resources available in the areas of research, education, technical assistance, prevention, and outreach.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jerilyn Church
President/Chief Executive Officer
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