Electronic Health Records Manager (Public Health Program Manager)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about advancing public health while continuing to grow professionally? Join the Department of Health as an Electronic Health Records Manager and help drive better care across Pennsylvania. In this role, you will lead important systems that support patient services and public health programs. You will guide teams, improve processes, and make sure data is used in smart and meaningful ways. Apply today for your chance to make a real impact on communities across the Commonwealth. This position leads and manages the electronic health records system across state health centers and supports strong public health services. The role ensures the system runs smoothly, meets standards, and supports informed decisions.

Requirements

• Seven years of professional experience in development or evaluation of grants, contracts or programs for the provision of social, employment , environmental health or health related services, which includes one year of administrative, supervisory or consultative experience; or
• One year as a Public Health Program Administrator (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or
• An associate's degree in allied health sciences or nursing and five years of professional experience in the development or evaluation of grants, contracts or programs for the provision of social, employment, environmental health, or health related services, which includes one year of administrative, supervisory or consultative experience; or
• A bachelor's degree and three years of professional public health, health, allied health sciences, drug and alcohol or related experience, which includes one year of administrative, supervisory or consultative experience; or
• A bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in the development or evaluation of grants, contracts or programs for the provision of social, employment, environmental health, or health related services, which includes one year of administrative, supervisory or consultative experience; or
• A master's degree in public health, health services administration, health care administration, health education, public health administration, public administration, nursing, epidemiology, social work, nutrition, hospital administration, physical therapy, occupational therapy, business administration, or education and two years of professional experience in the development or evaluation of grants, contracts or programs for the provision of social, employment, environmental health or health related services, which includes one year of administrative, supervisory or consultative experience.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning, development, and ongoing improvement of the electronic health record system
• Oversee contracts, monitor vendor performance, and ensure services meet requirements
• Guide staff, assign work, and determine long-term staffing needs for system support
• Manage daily system performance, resolve issues, and maintain reliable system access
• Create and enforce procedures that support consistent and secure system use
• Ensure proper data use, reporting, security, and alignment with department standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree