Minnesota Department of Health · 3 hours ago
Data Administrator - Research Scientist 2
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$32.40/hr - $47.76/hr
3+ years expThe Minnesota Department of Health is dedicated to improving the health of all Minnesotans and is seeking a Data Administrator to support health policy research. This role involves administering data collection and management processes for the Health Care Cost Information System, ensuring timely and compliant data submissions, and serving as a subject matter expert for various health data sets.
GovernmentHealth CareHealth Insurance
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate data management processes for required reporting by hospitals, Freestanding Outpatient Surgical Centers (FOSC), Diagnostic Imaging (DI) centers, health plans, and health systems
Lead and coordinate data management and compliance processes for the Voluntary Nonprofit Reporting Organization (VNRO)
Provide data and data user information
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years of experience in data science, analytics, interoperability, data equity, informatics, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and data strategy, data modernization or governance and research
Experience administering, managing, or overseeing data collection processes from external organizations, partners, or reporters
Experience performing data validation, audit, quality assurance, or data integrity reviews using established data standards or thresholds
Experience working with electronic databases or data systems to maintain, validate, and prepare data sets for users
Experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, policies, or formal reporting requirements to ensure compliance
Demonstrated ability to design or improve data validation, audit, or quality assurance processes in environments with little procedural precedent, including how thresholds, acceptable ranges, or standards were determined
Demonstrated ability to work directly with external reporters, partners, or regulated entities to gain compliance with data reporting requirements, resolve data issues, and communicate technical data standards to non-technical audiences
Demonstrated experience exercising independent judgment to modify data collection processes, data definitions, or reporting structures based on data quality findings, user needs, or policy changes
Preferred
Experience working with health care provider and hospital financial, utilization, and enrollment data reporting in a public health, health policy, or regulatory environment
Experience serving as a system administrator or primary owner of a data portal, reporting system, or case/data intake platform used by external submitters
Experience developing user guidance materials, training, or tools that support data submitters or data users in understanding reporting requirements and data limitations
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Department of Health is a government organization that provides health care services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexis Isaacson
Strategic Staffing Partner
Anne Nelson
Partner Engagement and Communications Specialist
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