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GULF COAST CENTER - JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Population Health
Specialist
Location: Remote serving Brazoria and Galveston
Counties
Schedule: Part time, 20 hours/week. 4-5 hours a day, based on availability.
Working Status: Unpaid internship - no benefits
Summary:
This position is responsible for ensuring data is accurate,
disseminating reports throughout the organization, and management of population
health tools. Analyze clinical data to improve quality and cost of population
health and other aspects of risk-oriented behavioral healthcare provider
operations. The position is responsible for interpretation of the data and
identification of appropriate strategies and interventions. This position
focuses on quality improvement and evaluation of grant projects in the behavioral
health care space. The Population Health Specialist assists in
organization-wide efforts regarding data management and reporting.
Gulf Coast Center operates under a trauma-informed approach
based on the six key principles of Safety, Trustworthiness & Transparency,
Peer Support, Collaboration & Mutuality, Empowerment & Choice, and
Cultural, Historical & Gender issues.
Job Duties: (To be performed with or without accommodation
as based on ADA requirements)
The Population Health Specialist will be responsible
for the following:
Essential Job Duties:
- Coordinates
with CCBHC Director regarding data reporting, including data pulls from
queries specific to organizational operations, grant requirements and
special projects.
- Develops
reports to assist programs, grants, the Project Management Office, and committees
in CQI processes.
- Ensures
required data is collected on a timely basis, regularly reports on
progress are distributed, and recommendations for future improvements
based on the data are accurate.
- Performs ad-hoc
reports as needed.
- Works with Business
Technology and Transformation department to ensure data integrity.
- Performing
chart reviews to extract data for necessary reporting.
- Works with
various data reporting and population health tools
- Filters, cleans
data, and validates reports by reviewing data and performance indicators
to locate and correct reporting problems.
- Extracts and
analyzes data to support the organization's decision-making processes.
- Provides
recommendations to the QI Director based on professional expertise, data
analytics, and insights regarding the improvement of care and
organizational systems.
- Assists CCBHC
Director with meetings, planning sessions, and visualization tools.
- Treat all
individuals with the utmost courtesy, decency and respect.
- Interact with
staff, individuals served, local entities and advocacy groups to provide data
that meets local needs.
- Provide the
highest level of Customer Service for both internal and external
customers.
- Required to
report personnel leave; flex time and emergency leave to assigned
supervisor.
- Strict
adherence to the professional, ethical, and legal requirements set forth
in GCC's Business Code of Conduct as well as the Corporate Compliance
Plan.
- Consistent
adherence to the Center's Dress Code.
- Consistent
adherence to Center safety guidelines and expectations.
- May be required
to travel within Brazoria and Galveston Counties.
- Out of region
travel may be required to attend trainings.
- Must maintain a
clear driving record and driver's license in accordance with our Driver
Policy.
- Requires
current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation and must maintain
current auto liability insurance.
Supervision:
- Receives direct
supervision from CCBHC Director
Required Education:
- Bachelor's
Degree in Population Health, Public Health, Informatics or Data Science
Preferred Education:
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Master's Degree preferred (in Population Health, Public
Health or related field).
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 1
year experience using an electronic health record system.
- Minimum of 1 year experience with Structed Query language (SQL)
- Familiarity with CMBHS and SmartCare
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in
an operations role in a healthcare setting preferred.
- 2 years
quality, clinical or medical record experience preferred.
- Direct care
experience
- 3 years experience using an electronic health record system.
- 3 years experience with Structed Query language (SQL)
Abilities/Traits:
- Must be highly
proficient in Microsoft Suite and report writing tools.
- Knowledge of Continuous
Quality Improvement practices.
- Must be
non-judgmental of individuals served, develop productive relationships
with the diverse client population and have good interpersonal
communication and teaching skills with the diverse client population.
- Must be able to
articulate clearly, using good grammar verbally and in writing, as well as
ability to make constructive use of professional supervision.
- Must be able to
work independently and organize work effectively using time management
tools.
- Possess
knowledge of local community resources and network with agencies to ensure
appropriate referrals as needed for client continuity of care.
- Ability to
express self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
- Requires
ability to work within a team approach.
- Requires
proficiency with computer skills, programs, and email.
Working Conditions:
- Work will be
performed in the Office, Community, and/or Remotely setting(s).
- May require
varied work hours depending on the need of clients.
- Out-of-region
travel may be required to attend trainings.
- May require
travel to various locations within Brazoria and Galveston Counties.
Requires current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation safe and
current with all state requirements, and liability insurance.
Special Projects:
- Assist
supervisor when requested to complete special projects and complete all
assignments within a time frame negotiated with the supervisor. Completion
of other duties as assigned by supervisor as it relates to the program and
position.
Job Related Physical/Mental Requirements &
Environmental Conditions:
Physical:
- Ability to
transport, adjust and/or move items up to 55 lbs.
- Ability to
ascend/descend stairs.
- Ability to
remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
- Ability to
handle objects.
- Ability to
operate office equipment.
- Ability to move
around within an office setting and/or other locations as needed; may
include ability to bend/twist, kneel/stoop and/or reach for items.
- Ability to
push/pull, crawl/squat as it relates to PMAB requirements; may be required
to perform PMAB restraints as it relates to program requirements.
Ability to detect and write effectively.
- Ability to hear
(with or without aid).
- Ability to have
visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and observe objects within work
setting.
Mental:
- Ability to
accept constructive criticism.
- Ability to
maintain regular attendance.
- Ability to
understand, communicate and comprehend accurate information with others
in English.
- Ability to
reason and analyze effectively.
- Ability to
solve practical problems as it relates to position.
- Required to
pass and maintain all Center mandated trainings.
Work Site/Environmental Conditions:
- Ability to work
alone.
- Ability to work
closely with others.
- Ability to work
closely with clients and/or family members with poor hygiene. Ability to
work long and/or irregular hours.
- May be
subjected to hostile environment.
- May be
subjected to high crime environment.
- Potential
exposure to tobacco products.
- May be
subjected to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
- Subject to
standard noise levels within working environment.
- Travel by motor
vehicle, van, bus or plane may be required.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform these
functions with or without reasonable accommodations as based on ADA
requirements.