Busi Support Analyst/Health Informatics Specialist

Georgia Department of Public Health•Savannah, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a Business Support Analyst/Health Informatics Specialist to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. This role is critical for managing, analyzing, and reporting data related to HIV care, ensuring compliance with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) requirements. The selected staff will be tracking patient outcomes, ensuring data integrity for federal and State reporting, and supporting clinical staff in delivering high-quality HIV care. All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency and may be called upon to participate in emergency events.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business or related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience related to area of assignment.
Proficiency in CAREWare, VHN or any other Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or database as well as Microsoft office.
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS care or other infectious diseases and data analytics/management skills.
Experience with federal grant reporting will be a plus.
An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Nice To Haves

Degree in computer science, business administration, public health or another related field.

Responsibilities

Serving as the database manager for CAREWare, the primary information system used to track Ryan White services.
Lead the systematic collection and entry of client-level data, including demographics, service utilization, and clinical outcomes.
Maintaining and troubleshooting electronic health records (EHR) systems to ensure data accuracy and security.
Producing and analyzing required reports to HRSA and State for review, such as the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Services Report (RSR).
Ensuring data supports the monitoring and management of federal and State Ryan White Part B, C and D grant deliverables.
Help tracking and reporting on clinical quality indicators, such as viral suppression rates.
Using data to identify service gaps, monitor HIV-related health outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of care programs.
Providing data-related training and support to internal staff and external recipients if needed.
Reviewing data for completeness, promptness, and accuracy in accordance with HIPAA as well as program policies and HRSA/State requirements.
Assisting with tracking patient engagement, such as reducing no-show rates and monitoring linkage to care.
Helping to prepare and submit reports to HRSA and the district leadership regarding program performance indicators and tracking system.
Collaborating with case managers to update Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and monitor patient acuity.
Tracking, monitoring, and reporting on clinical performance measures (e.g., viral suppression, linkage to care, patients visit frequency, ART prescription) to improve client health outcomes.

Benefits

13 Paid Holidays
Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
Defined Benefit retirement plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Care Spending Account
Dependent Care Spending Account
Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Legal Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance
Specified Illness
Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
A supportive and rewarding work environment
Physical Activity Breaks
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Tuition Assistance