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Public Health Informatics Manager
Lompoc, CA / Santa Barbara, CA / Santa Maria, CA
Job Description
- Description
- SALARY$106,808.37 - $131,457.25 AnnuallyThis salary range reflects the negotiable range for hire. However, the top of the range for salary advancement is $156,106.14
The Public Health Department (PHD) is accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time Public Health Informatics Manager vacancy. This is a Program Business Leader - General classification within the County's management series. This role can be home-based from any location within the County of Santa Barbara and is open to a hybrid work schedule. Regular travel throughout the County of Santa Barbara is required.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW:- Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on the length of public employment
- Holidays: 12 days per year
- Sick Leave: 12 days per year
- Retirement: The County offers a Defined Benefit Plan and contributes 0.24% of base salary to a 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan. The County offers voluntary participation into a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
- Life Insurance: $20,000 Term Life Insurance
In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:- Retirement reciprocity
- Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: Public Health Department: Our mission is to improve the health of our communities by preventing disease, promoting wellness and ensuring access to needed health care, and our vision is healthier communities through leadership, partnership and science. With a staff of 500+ and a budget of approximately $83 million, Public Health serves a population of about 420,000 residents in Santa Barbara County.
THE POSITION: The Public Health Informatics Manager (job classification of Program/Business Leader - General) is a senior-level manager in the Civil Service system and reports to the Deputy Director. All County leaders are expected to uphold the values of accountability, customer-focus, and efficiency. Incumbents lead others and model behaviors that exemplify quality customer service; provide effective and ethical leadership; creatively and strategically plan, develop, and implement programs that use human and financial resources to achieve results; are accountable for strategy and goal formation consistent with the County's mission and key business objectives; engage stakeholders; communicate and collaborate effectively at multiple levels; develop employees; analyze issues and data; and efficiently use public resources.
The Public Health Informatics Manager oversees the EHR Support Team and the Data Team for the Public Health Department. The incumbent is responsible for budget and staff oversight for both programs and requires technical, administrative, clinical and financial knowledge to be successful.
This position is also responsible for policy creation, policy and regulatory interpretation and enforcement. The Public Health Informatics Manager leads the team in managing patient data, creating new programs for tracking data, implementing systems to ensure patient communication is effective, training clinical staff on technology and programs, ensuring the privacy of patient data during communication and adhering to heavy legal regulations.
The Ideal Candidate will possess:
- Master's Degree in Health Informatics, Public Health Administration, Healthcare Economics, Public Policy, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Business or a related field;
- 5+ years of experience in Public Health Informatics or a related field, which includes experience in data management, analysis and health information systems;
- 5+ years of experience with electronic health records within EPIC medical software and related healthcare project management experience;
- Certification in Public Health Informatics or a related area, such as Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) or Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA);
- Experience working in the public sector, specifically in public health agencies;
- Proven leadership and supervisory experience to motivate teams;
- Knowledge of health care, public health informatics concepts, project management, and efficient use of health information technology;
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to write and present information in multiple formats for multiple audiences, including organizing data, findings and conclusions into clear and concise reports, presentations, infographics, etc. for both general and technical audiences;
- Solid understanding of clinical workflow, medical terminology, HIPAA and security regulations, Medicare/MediCal, CMS, and medical billing required;
- Solid understanding of relational database design and data warehouse concepts;
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications including Access, Excel and Word;
- Experience with statistical software, such as SAS or SPSS preferred;
- Experience with health information, terminology and clinic outcomes or classification coding tools, CPT codes, ICD-10;
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work in a team environment;
- Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail;
- Ability to apply innovative approaches to solving technical issues;
- Experience working with an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse work staff.
- Examples of Duties
- Provides supervision to EHR and Data Teams and accurately provides programming, data management and support for various data needs and Health Center projects.
- Develops reports with validations that test the integrity of the data captured in the Health Center Electronic Medical Record System (EMR) and other Data Management systems.
- Develops and oversees program goals, budgets, objectives.
- Detects, diagnoses, reports and/or resolves related operating system problems.
- Trains end-users on developed applications and software.
- Participates and makes recommendations to Department Leadership regarding the formulation of programming and documentation standards and department policies and procedures.
- Mentors other data center staff to assist in completing more programming-oriented tasks, in a manner that develops their skills while assisting them in meeting their deliverables.
- Maintains established guidelines of confidentiality and ethical accountability in all discourse with patients; documents with no breaches in security and federal HIPAA requirements.
- Analyzes existing or proposed projects and requests to determine the feasibility for technical adaptation; may prepare cost estimates and contracts for these proposed projects.
- Communicates with peers, medical staff and vendors in a clear, understandable, and professional manner on the phone and in person.
- Adheres to all departmental policies and procedures.
- Employment Standards
Possession of the core competencies listed and the ability to immediately demonstrate these competencies consistent with the position's level in the leadership series and the specific work assignment; AND
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Informatics, Public Health Administration, Healthcare Economics, Public Policy, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Business or a related field; AND three years of professional experience in Informatics, data management, statistical analysis or a related field, preferably in a Public Health environment, that includes two years of supervisory experience, OR
- A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
- Knowledge of: health care, public health informatics concepts, project management to support efficient use of health information technology; relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to health data privacy, security, and confidentiality; electronic health records (EHRs), health information exchanges (HIEs), and other health information systems used in public health; Microsoft Office products (such as Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams); database creation and maintenance; software for quantitative analysis (such as Stata, R, SQL, Python, Tableau, GitHub).
- Ability to: collect, manage, and analyze health data using tools such as statistical software, databases, and data visualization tools; plan, execute, and oversee projects related to public health informatics, including managing timelines, budgets, and resources; identify issues, analyze data, and develop innovative solutions to improve public health informatics processes and outcomes; supervise and train staff, communicate effectively, both written and verbally, to convey complex information to diverse audiences, including policymakers, healthcare providers, and the public; collaborate effectively with colleagues, management, and other public health officials; problem solve; make sound decisions; apply analytical reasoning.
- Supplemental Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
- Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
- Application Ranking: Applications that meet the employment standards will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligible list will be determined by the information provided on their application. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than eleven (11) qualified candidates.
Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
The Public Health Department (PHD) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the PHD Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Statement of Commitment
The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.
We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.
We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.
We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 05/10/2024 at 4:59 PM PST. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
Erin Kuhn, Employment Analyst II, erkuhn@countyofsb.org
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
See Position Description
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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