California Department of Health Care Services · 13 hours ago
Research Data Support Specialist (Hybrid)
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$7,640/mo - $9,561/moThe California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join their team as a Research Data Support Specialist II. This role involves conducting complex data analysis, validation, and support functions for Medicare and Medi-Cal programs to ensure access to quality health care for Californians.
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Responsibilities
Independently conduct more complex data analysis, data validation, data issue resolution and data support functions for the Medicare and Duals Analytic Unit (MDAU)
Work with programs and data systems to develop measurement specifications and reporting processes that will enable DHCS to manage the delivery of health care services that are covered and paid by Medi-Cal and/or Medicare programs
Qualification
Required
You must complete and submit a Supplemental Application (SA). Your response must be no longer than one page, single-spaced, formatted in 12-point font, with one-inch margins
Please describe what qualities make you the best candidate and provide examples of your experience with research projects as part of a team, your work and communication styles, your tasks, challenges, and the final results
Please describe your experience with SAS or SQL coding, including, but not limited to: peer reviewing work, training others, and the courses you have taken
Preferred
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytic skills sufficient to perform the duties described in the duty statement
Practical knowledge, training, and experience with software such as SAS, Structured Query Language (SQL), Business Intelligence, Business Objects, R, and Python, etc
Experience working with Medi-Cal and Medicare eligibility, enrollment, claims, encounter, and provider data
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities; strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate and present findings clearly and efficiently; detail-oriented and meets deadlines, excellent interpersonal and decision-making skill; willingness to learn
Ability to work independently or in a team setting, take initiative, assume a high level of responsibility, and exercise good judgment
Benefits
Continuous and ongoing training
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
Defined retirement program
Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Company
California Department of Health Care Services
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians every day.
Founded in 1994
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Crystal Taylor
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Palav Babaria
Chief Quality Officer and Deputy Director of Quality and Population Health Management
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