Junior Business Analyst -Data Cleansing

S R International•Harrisburg, PA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Commonwealth of PA, Department of Health (DOH) is seeking three Business Analysts to perform data cleansing activities for the Pennsylvania Immunization Electronic Registry System (PIERS). This role involves manual record de-duplication, identifying and resolving duplicate patient demographic and vaccination records that the system cannot automatically merge. The position will also handle incoming vaccination record requests and change requests from the public, working closely with the registry manager, supervisors, and specialists.

Requirements

4 to 6 years of relevant Business Analyst Experience
Data analysis and visualization skills
Use distance communication methods including conference call and webinar tools
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
Establish short-term and long-term objectives and specify the strategies to achieve them
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, Power Point and Word
Communicate effectively in writing, orally, electronically and in-person
Ability to make decisions based on independent judgment and standard operating procedures
Must be a current PA resident
Must reside within a commutable distance from Harrisburg, PA or be able to report to the DOH office location on an 'AS NEEDED' basis

Nice To Haves

Fresh graduates with 4+ years of experience are welcome

Responsibilities

Manually merge immunization records in PIERS possible duplicate case queues
Merge duplicate immunization records identified by providers reporting to PIERS
Separate records that are found to be comingled or incorrectly merged
Resolve data discrepancies in patient records
Identify trends in the creation of duplicate records
Suggest improvements to IIS matching and merging processes
Work with the registry manager and other IIS staff to develop, update, and maintain clearly defined standard operating procedures to support manual merging of immunization records and separation of records that have been incorrectly merged
Process immunization record requests
Process immunization record change requests
Provide PIERS hotline support for calls from the public regarding their immunization record requests
Communicate with public regarding their immunization record requests via phone and email
Adhere to jurisdiction policies to always maintain the security and confidentiality of PIERS data
Communicate and collaborate with IIS staff to resolve duplicates and comingled records
Consistently treat end users, stakeholders, and co-workers with dignity and respect
Create and maintain a work environment that is welcoming and respectful of diversity
Assist with other related tasks and duties as necessary