Full-Time Healthcare Data Quality and Linkage Scientist
Job Description
Healthcare Data Quality and Linkage Scientist (Research Scientist III)
$93,732 – $117,324 annually
The Cost & Quality Analysis Group at the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) is in need of a team lead for healthcare data quality and linkage projects. This role involves collecting patient-level data for hospital discharges, ER visits, and ambulatory surgeries. The reports produced from this data will be widely used by hospitals, local public health departments, and others.
HCAI is also responsible for the Healthcare Payments Data program, which is the largest all-payer claims database in the U.S. As a Healthcare Data Quality and Linkage Scientist, you will play a crucial role in both of these efforts, contributing to research studies that aim to improve California’s healthcare system.
We are looking for an ideal candidate who possesses the following skill sets:
- Demonstrated experience in leadership
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with SAS
- Proficiency in data analysis and management with a minimum of 3 years of experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with Python, R, and/or SQL, as well as Tableau and/or Power BI
- At least 1 experience in data linkage
- Experience in healthcare and/or health conditions is preferred.
To qualify for this position, you must have:
- A Masters’ degree with a minimum of one year of progressively responsible scientific research experience in the stated specialty or a closely related field.
- Incumbents in one of these classifications, where a Master’s Degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Those where a Doctoral Degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 3% of their monthly base pay. Individuals with both a Master’s and Doctoral Degree will be given the best benefit in relation to salary shall only be eligible for only one amount
In return for your efforts, HCAI is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health and Well-being:
- A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Telework
- Work-life balance
- Paid and unpaid leaves:
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Family, parental, and other leave
- Savings and Retirement Plans:
- Secure State of California retirement that vests in five years
- Robust 401(k) and 457 retirement plan options
- And much more!
The HCAI Headquarters, located in Sacramento, is currently seeking new employees. This area boasts a fascinating history and a lively cultural environment filled with numerous museums and exquisite dining options.
You may also apply online at https://hcai.ca.gov/about/careers/jobs/
or https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=358330
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