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TASI JUNIOR DATA ANALYST - ID# 224647.

CLOSING DATE: October 3, 2024, or until filled. Applications received after this deadline may be considered only if the position is not filled or up to the date a selection has been approved by the RCUH (whichever comes first). INQUIRIES: Umerang Imetengel 808-956-8848 (Oahu).

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI), Telecommunication and Social Informatics (TASI) Research Program, located at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Telework (from employees residence city and state) may be permissible subject to review and approval by Principal Investigator and RCUH. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $5,000 - $8,000/Mon.

DUTIES: Facilitates data analysis, modeling, forecasting, statistical analysis, machine learning, as appropriate; including conceptualizing and designing health care cost studies based on demographics and patient condition (e.g. morbidity and comorbidities). Calculates and prepares information on the relevance, accuracy, and limitations of results. Utilizes reproducible reporting workflows. Builds and automates data products for effective communication, including but not limited to visualizations, reports, and dashboards. Prepares graphical presentations of data and infographics to communicate results to policymakers, program managers, health care professionals, and the public. Assists with developing recommendations based on findings. Documents analytic decisions, processes, assumptions, caveats, and methods. Integrates new data sources, which include data mapping, and extract, transform, and load (ETL) process development, data product development, and data management processes. Works with team to develop, implement, and document codes to perform quality checks, business rules, and data enhancements (e.g., claims versioning, groupers, classification algorithms, etc.) in new or existing data sources. Assists with improving data and platforms for the benefit of all users. Develops subject matter expertise in data sets. Assists with research questions and analytics requests.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, Statistics, Social Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Public Health, or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Three to five (3-5) years of relevant work experience with data analysis, data modeling, business intelligence, reporting, and programming; working in an implemented software development life cycle environment; data analysis and visualization concepts; data analytic and visualization tools relevant to the project; working with or within healthcare data management. (Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, Statistics, Social Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Public Health, or related field may substitute for two (2) years of relevant work experience.)

KNOWLEDGE

Good working knowledge of research methodologies, study designs, and analytical techniques (including but not limited to data dredging, predictive analytics, precision and bias, survival analysis, machine learning). Good working knowledge of healthcare claims data, healthcare coding structures such as ICD-9/ICD-10 diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, HL7, NDC codes, therapeutic classifications, healthcare clinical data or public health data. Basic knowledge of U.S. health systems and payer-provider relationship, including major system stakeholders, providers a d provider types, provider services, healthcare billing and coding, and claims processing. Basic knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, Childrens Health Insurance Programs, including statutory authorities, regulations, and other guidance. Basic knowledge of data resources of the federal government, including data acquisition processes and requirements. Basic knowledge of 835, 837 i/p/d EDI ANSI X.12 and pharmacy claims data structures and data fields including, NCPDP D.0. Working knowledge of research, studies, and literature on morbidities, comorbidities, and relationship to health care costs.

ABILITIES and SKILLS

Ability to conceptualize research questions and appropriate methodologies for data analysis. Problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills.

Ability to effectively conduct work remotely (e.g., telework) as applicable. Post Offer/Employment Condition: Must be able to pass a post offer criminal background check. Must be able to complete the UH Information Security Awareness Training (ISAT) within two (2) weeks from date of hire, and re-certify every twelve (12) months.