Health Program Coordinator (Informatics)

Applications to be submitted by March 04, 2025

Compensation Grade:

P18

Compensation Details:

Minimum: $63,887.00 - Maximum: $63,887.00 Annually

Department

(OPQS) - Health Data Innovation

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Health Program Coordinator (Informatics) will be responsible for coordinating with and serving as a liaison to vendors, laboratories, pharmacies, healthcare provider and facilities and supporting efforts to improve security and privacy protection in COVID data reporting via the Universal Public Health Node (UPHN) and Health Commerce System (HCS).  Duties include serving as a point of contact and interacting with staff at healthcare facilities via phone, email, chat, and other communication channels to resolve issues, answer questions, and provide technical assistance, troubleshooting data and technical issues with facility and program staff; performing access management and audits; developing and implementing data access control process and procedure; monitoring security events, error reports and taking appropriate resolution steps..  Other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience contributing to the coordination of program activities in a public health, health, health regulatory, or human services related program; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications
At least two years of experience with public health or human services.  At least two years of user support and troubleshooting issues. 

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

This position will require occasional work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.

HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligibl