Health Data Specialist

Position Title: Health Data SpecialistContract: 2 years ContractLocation: 875 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206Working Hours: Mon to Fri (8am to 5pm)
They will assist with data and technology functions related to the Bureau of EMS including:

Daily monitoring of data reporting from ePCR software vendors;
Daily documenting and tracking quality of data s submitted addressing data submission errors with prescribed responses;
Monthly tracking of paper PCR requests from EMS Program Agencies;
Monthly tracking of paper PCR submissions from EMS Program Agencies to the data entry vendor;
Weekly/Monthly monitoring of the Paper PCR Portal Utilization;
Tracking and monitoring technology projects within the Data and Informatics Unit;
Maintaining agency and regional reporting from PubPal (Drupal) survey to allow for agency specific data to help analyze 911 and IFT capabilities across NYS;
Tracking regional elite state data flow statistics to identify gaps in submission and data quality concerns;
Tracking and testing validation rules developed for the updated NYS Data Standard; and
Tracking training and education programming for standard implementation.
The successful candidates will also be periodically asked to assist with event set-up and management related to Bureau activities.

Minimum qualifications include:

excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel;
the ability to work independently, the ability to work on a team and handle multiple, shifting priorities;
good organizational skills;
comfort with speaking on the phone, and strong familiarity working in electronic databases.

Preferred qualifications include:

familiarity with and knowledge of the EMS system in NYS, familiarity with the NEMSIS database and prior experience working in a New York State Department of Health or Emergency Management environment.

Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Electronic databases: 3 years (Required)
EMS: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person