State of Missouri · 21 hours ago
Senior Informatics Specialist (4206028)
Jefferson City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe State of Missouri is seeking a Senior Informatics Specialist to support data modernization and public health informatics processes. This role involves leading public health surveillance projects, conducting analytical studies, and ensuring data quality among public health data systems.
AgricultureGovernmentInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Provide public health informatics, interoperability, and health information exchange expertise to programs within the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), and also to local public health agencies, clinical laboratories, other state agencies, and health care providers who report data electronically
Identify opportunities to modernize data systems or automate processes to advance the interoperability between DHSS public health surveillance systems
Configure Advanced Auto Import Rules (AAIRs) in ShowMe WorldCare to automatically ingest reportable disease laboratory results to expedite public health action
Review raw HL7 messages from data reporters reporting to ShowMe WorldCare and ShowMeVax to validate structure and content, configure reporters to begin sending live HL7 messages to each system, and conduct quality assurance to ensure data quality among these reporters does not diminish
Collaborate with program staff, informatics staff, vendors, providers, and ITSD staff on data intake, data processing, and provider reporting related to the reportable disease surveillance system, ShowMe WorldCare, and immunization information system, ShowMeVax
Conduct the review and evaluation of the effectiveness of DHSS systems/applications to ensure compliance with national standards, policies, procedures, and customer needs
Acts as the advanced technical point of contact for system connectivity issues and assists the onboarding team as needed, including solving complex technical problems and addressing knowledge gaps in HL7 structure and content
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, 4-6 years of relevant experience, and relevant technical and/or informatics experience and/or appropriate certification
Advanced experience with ShowMe WorldCare
Knowledge of EHRs, health information systems, and electronic data transfer methods
Ability to serve as project technical lead regarding data handling, data analysis, and data management
Advanced experience with open-source programming languages (Python, R, Java, etc.) that can be used for data science and machine learning, automation of processes, and building Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn new systems and applications (such as SQL Server, or Tableau)
Strong and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
A valid driver's license
Benefits
Defined pension plan
Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
Eligibility for health insurance coverage
Company
State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Mccarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Tidball
Chief Operating Officer at Missouri Department of Social Services
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