NEOGOV · 4 hours ago
Data Science and Informatics Specialist 3 (DSIS3/SPI) – Part-time – Project – Internal
Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Full-time, Part-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$49.59/hr - $66.68/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Data Science and Informatics Specialist 3 to join the Health Care Authority. This part-time project position focuses on data correction and quality validation to ensure compliance with SAMHSA block grant requirements, utilizing specialized programming and algorithms to improve the integrity of behavioral health data.
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Responsibilities
Design and revise expert-level behavioral health treatment programming, reporting, and documentation necessary for the fulfillment of SAMHSA Block Grant Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) reporting using health care claims and supplementary data sources
Troubleshoot SAMSHA requests for correction of historical data files for the SAMHSA TEDS
Conduct comprehensive deconstruction and review of existing SQL and SAS programs which produce TEDS files
Create plain language description of coding objectives for TEDS programming and present for review and input from DBHR operations managers, DATA team peer reviewers, and management responsible for federal reporting compliance
Recommend and execute revisions to TEDS coding strategies that will result in capture of the correct scope of information with federal definitions and reporting guidelines
Collaborate with peer reviewers to address questions and conduct data investigations to inform coding decisions
Conduct testing of revised TEDS programming/code for completeness, accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with SAMSHA reporting guidelines
Draft the documentation of procedures, including data validation steps, file retention protocols, and communication protocols for fulfillment of TEDS data submission requirements
Provide consultation on the implications of data infrastructure changes on the staff burden, feasibility, and efficiency of federal reporting, 988 provider registry, and other deliverables using behavioral health data
Complete programming and initial production of data tables, and visualizations for behavioral health treatment programs
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in informatics, data science, mathematics, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or related technical or quantitative field, and one (1) year of experience performing analysis of health care claims, health care encounter data, or public health-related data
Bachelor's degree in informatics, data science, mathematics, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or related technical or quantitative field, and three (3) years of experience performing analysis of health care claims, health care encounter data, or public health-related data
Associate degree in informatics, data science, mathematics, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or related technical or quantitative field, and five (5) years of experience performing analysis of health care claims, health care encounter data, or public health-related data
Seven (7) years of experience performing analysis of health care claims, health care encounter data, or public health-related data
The ability to take action to learn and grow
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
Demonstrated experience in both design and application of expert-level SAS or R for analysis of substance use or mental health treatment claims or encounters, conducting related data validation and investigatory techniques independently, managing large health care claims files, data visualization
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated experience communicating on a professional level about data-related deliverables to external government clients
Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision
Preferred
Knowledge of health care and/or pharmacy coding such as ICD-10, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes
Knowledge of health care business and systems
Three (3) years of experience working independently to prepare and analyze large health care or behavioral health claims and encounter data sets, preferably working with HCA
Proficiency with SQL
Expert level SAS or R programming skills
Comfortable interacting with staff members at all levels of the agency
Independently managing workload to meet deadlines and flexibility in task management when client priorities shift
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, preferably demonstrating ability to document dataset construction, programming sequences, file organization, and data management methods for government clients
Demonstrated experience independently preparing behavioral health datasets on behalf of a government client to fulfill reporting requirements for Treatment Episode Data Set or other deliverables for government clients of comparable size and content
Benefits
Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve
A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered
A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
A great total compensation and benefit package
A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
And free parking!
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
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