Medical Economist- Executive

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have an advance degree (PhD, DrPH, MD, etc.)
• Master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience conducting analysis on health or medical records. High proficiency in Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) including analysis of complex medical and surveillance system data. Knowledge of electronic disease reporting and surveillance data preferred.

Description of Duties

This contract staff will be responsible for data collection and HIV laboratory-based reporting for the PADOH. The primary responsibilities of this position will be data collection, analysis and reporting for residents of Pennsylvania in order to meet federal, state, and local reporting requirements. This contract staff will assist in developing and implementing data quality assurance processes and monitoring and evaluating performance of surveillance reporters

The responsibilities of this position are to:

· maintain, evaluate, and ensure quality of laboratory reports

· perform data analysis using SAS and produce statistical reports (using MS Office Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel)

· review data to ensure data quality

· distribute data in compliance with existing polices and regulations, transmit data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and

· provide HIV/AIDS expertise and training support upon request

· ensure that all provided HIV/AIDS and public health consultative services meet national surveillance standards of practice and timeliness.

This resource will identify, create and maintain a list of laboratories currently reporting HIV surveillance data and to ensure lab reporting is in compliance with disease reporting requirements. This resource will establish relationships with laboratories to ensure newly offered laboratory tests are being reported correctly in the disease surveillance system and that test results currently submitted meet data quality standards.

This resource staff will work closely with the HIV surveillance staff to advance objectives of the HIV surveillance and prevention in Pennsylvania. The resource communicates and collaborates on a regular basis with the supervisor, HIV surveillance Data Manager, Division of HIV Disease and other staff with related duties to assure consistent continuity of the program activities. This employee will report to the Director of HIV Surveillance and Epidemiology program. Performs other related duties as requested.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The Bureau of Epidemiology reserves the right to reject or remove any unqualified contract staff if they cannot perform their duties at an acceptable level in order to meet the PADOH’s standards. The supplier is expected to replace the contract staff ASAP depending on the needs of the Bureau of Epidemiology.

The PADOH will provide all contract staff with an Identification Badge. Contractor staff shall be required to take a training in HIV Security and Confidentiality and sign an assurance statement regarding confidentiality of HIV case information.

DRESS CODE

ID must be worn at all times when on duty and must be clearly visible and readable to other staff and consumers. The resource staff shall dress in a responsible manner that demonstrates professionalism at all times.

COMPETENCY MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

• Attends and participates in ongoing mandatory Bureau of Epidemiology and PADOH training programs.
• Attends program related national meetings as appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees statewide HIV-related laboratory data collection processes.
• Reviews procedures for the collection and reporting of data (data requirements); institutes methods to monitor information received in regard to timeliness, completeness and accuracy; designs/revises and assists with the implementation of data-related policies and procedures as needed to meet state and federal requirements.
• Develops complex analytical methods and models to effectively manage programmatic data through a variety of systems such as SAS and Excel, as well as proprietary state and federal software systems (e.g. PA-NEDSS; Ryan White CAREWare).
• Provides technical assistance and training to staff and contracted providers on data-related issues and activities.
• Designs and maintains standardized and ad hoc reports to demonstrate programmatic performance in an easily understandable format, or as required by federal/state funders.
• Performs regular data quality assurance activities.
• Reviews program reporting requirements and current data collection systems in order to ensure efficiency; designs source and output documents; develops schedules; provides training for staff members and providers when new procedures are implemented.
• Explores methods/products to integrate data from a variety of systems.
• May participate on state and/or federal committees or work

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience in Base SAS
• Data formatting, capture, search, retrieval, extraction, classification and information filtering techniques.
• Experience with public/open data and social media platforms.
• Experience with data mining architectures, modeling standards, reporting and data analysis methodologies.
• Experience with data engineering, database file systems optimization, API’s, and analytics as a service.
• Experience with GIS, spatial data and graph database.
• Experience working in the healthcare industry.
• Experience with disease surveillance systems and electronic laboratory reporting.
• Knowledge of HIV surveillance and prevention activities.

ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

• Interacts with customers utilizing appropriate communication skills.
• Writes/prints legibly.
• Documents specific, accurate and complete information in the surveillance systems.
• Reports factual case information.
• Prepares and submits thorough and accurate reports in a timely manner as required.
• Provides accurate and legible written work/incident related statements as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of case information.
• Reports problems accurately using the chain of command.
• Interacts with colleagues in a cooperative manner to develop effective working relationships.

CRITICAL THINKING

• Prioritizes work tasks to be accomplished.
• Utilizes available staffing and equipment resources.
• Recognizes/anticipates project needs.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

• Demonstrates professional conduct with coworkers/customers.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior in the workplace.
• Maintains a non-discriminatory work environment.
• Abides by the Governor’s Code of Conduct and Department of Health Personnel Regulations, policies and procedures.
• Adheres to scheduled work hours.

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