Public Health Vocabulary SME

Chenega Corporation•Atlanta, GA

9h•$145,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Chenega Services & Federal Solutions, LLC is seeking a Public Health Vocabulary Subject Matter Expert to develop and implement solutions for software integration projects and coordinate applications across functions or between organizations. This role ensures that project integrations meet organizational requirements by applying specific functional and general industry knowledge. The SME will apply expertise to public health programs at state, local, and federal levels, interpreting and implementing new and existing standards in clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological settings. The position involves working with development organizations to create new standards and improve the quality of collected and produced data. The company emphasizes a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, teamwork, performance recognition, and promotion opportunities, encouraging employees' knowledge, critical thinking, and innovative solutions for clients.

Requirements

10+ years of experience as a public health terminologist
Experience working with public health coding systems and standards, including Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC), Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED), International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10), USCDI+, FHIR or other Health Level 7 (HL7) messaging
Knowledge of Vocabulary Authoring procedures
Ability to provide data standards strategy and modernization support for terminology tooling at CDC
Ability to research and understand complex scientific and laboratory and surveillance nomenclature
Ability to map laboratory assays to vocabulary standards
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
B.A. or BS

Nice To Haves

Experience in a state, local, or federal public health environment
Experience with implementing public health standards to health or laboratory systems
Experience with data management and analysis using tools, including Excel, SQL, SAS, R, or Python
Experience with PHINVADS
Knowledge of infectious disease surveillance and informatics
Ability to apply advanced data science expertise to promote data collection and analysis
MA or MS degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or health informatics

Responsibilities

Design and Implement Terminology Solutions: Develop and implement solutions for integrating public health coding systems and standards, such as LOINC, SNOMED, ICD-10, and FHIR, to ensure seamless data exchange and analysis across clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological settings.
Provide Data Standards Strategy and Modernization Support: Offer expert guidance on data standards and vocabulary authoring procedures to support the modernization of terminology tooling at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ensuring data quality and consistency.
Map Laboratory Assays to Vocabulary Standards: Research and map complex scientific and laboratory assays to established vocabulary standards, enabling accurate data collection, analysis, and surveillance in public health settings.
Collaborate with Development Organizations: Work with development organizations to create new standards and improve existing ones, staying up to date with emerging trends and technologies in public health informatics and surveillance.
Analyze and Improve Data Quality: Apply advanced data science expertise to analyze and improve the quality of collected and produced data, promoting effective data collection, analysis, and surveillance in public health programs at the state, local, and federal levels.