Analyst

Public Health Informatics Interoperability AnalystThe Georgia Department of Health (DPH), is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Public Health Informatics Interoperability Analyst based in Atlanta, Georgia.Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Office of Public Health Informatics (OPHI), the selected applicant's responsibilities include working with OPHI to oversee interoperability of different public health information systems across organization boundaries to exchange and cooperatively use data amongst stakeholders. The selected applicant's responsibilities will also include the responsibilities of vendor management, designing, architecting and testing of various laboratory and non-laboratory project initiatives.This position will also include problem investigation and resolution and integration strategizes. In addition to, leading efforts of project management, business analysis, technical writing, and presentations.Candidate will work in a highly visible and changing environment with aggressive timelines. This position will require in-state travel.QUALIFICATIONS:Completion of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, MIS, engineering, business administration or related field from an accredited college or university5+ years of experience demonstrating expertise in technology systems and projects1+ years of experience with developing integration interfaces across various platforms by defining systems specifications, input/output processes and hardware and/or software compatibilityExperience with coding and translation standards needed to exchange health information across various systems, as well as, transfer of clinical data between multiple applications in various environments and platformsConfiguration and operation of integration enginesDevelop and deliver functional/system specifications and be familiar with user-training documentsDeveloping experience of Use Cases for implementation of ApplicationsCoordinate application testing, including the maintaining of test scripts and conducting UAT (sessions, to ensure successful deployment)Proficient in troubleshooting, self-motivated and driven professional, able to work with minimal supervision, and able to exercise good judgement to keep critical systems operationalMust possess excellent writing, technical, analytical, problem solving, conceptualizing, project management, and research skillsDetailed-oriented and highly-organizedIn addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:Work experience in Public Health solutions to include:Ad-hoc reporting by means of utilizing SQLHL7 messaging based data exchangeLeading and Assisting with integration and/or architecture solutions design and deployment supportStrong knowledge and experience with business intelligence softwareMid to advance level knowledge of terminology of Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) and Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine - Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT) to enable exchange of health information across different systemsStrong ability to store, manage, and send laboratory test orders to lab instruments, tracking of those orders, recording results, and querying the databasePresent technical and laboratory information to a non-technical and/or laboratory audience, and an ability to understand and interpret Business requirements.Advance experience in business analysis, project management and enterprise architecture approaches for implementing informatics solutions Budget Information Critical Hire Code (Assigned by Approver)Background Verification (Suppliers shall use Info Cubic (IC) for background verifications.)Standard Background Verification(Required for all new proposals)Initial background verifications must contain:1- Global Monitor Check (formerly Patriot/OFAC/Terrorist)Any additional requirements stated by the Agency on the requisition(Suppliers Only)To order, click on the link to the right:Order Standard Background VerificationInstructionsThe completed Background Verification will be attached (via an automated feed) to the candidates user profile under the Attachments Section.Please make sure to always include the applicable proposal ID, contract ID, or requisition ID in the reference field when ordering. It is also very important to double check that the name on the order being requested matches the candidate's name in the Covendis system. Otherwise, the completed report will not be successfully uploaded to the candidates profile.Additional Background Verification ServicesTo be completed upon candidate selection:1- State Criminal Record verification (past 7 years covering each State in which the candidate has resided)1- SSN Name Search1- Federal Criminal Records Verification (past 7 years)Education Verification (Highest Completed Degree)YesEmployment Verification (Previous 3 Full Years including current employer)YesDrug Screening (5 Panel)YesMVRYes (Suppliers Only)To order, click on the link to the right:Order Additional Background Verification servicesInstructions (If Applicable)The completed Background Verification will be attached (via an automated feed) to the candidates user profile under the Attachments Section.Please make sure to always include the applicable proposal ID, contract ID, or requisition ID in the reference field when ordering. It is also very important to double check that the name on the order being requested matches the candidate's name in the Covendis system. Otherwise, the completed report will not be successfully uploaded to the candidates profile.