Partnership HealthPlan of California
Epidemiologist
Partnership HealthPlan of California, Fairfield, California, United States, 94533
Overview
The Epidemiologist will work with the Chief Medical Officer and collaboratively with HealthServices leaders and stakeholders to plan, design, implement, and analyze data for key projectsand initiatives. The Epidemiologist will monitor population health outcomes, providerecommendations for improvement, evaluate program practices, and contribute to evidence-baseddecision-making in support of Partnership’s mission. Responsibilities
Collects and analyzes data to identify health trends, patterns, risk factors, andopportunities for intervention among our member population using statistical software(e.g., Business Objects and/or SAS, SPSS, R), ensuring data accuracy and completeness. Conducts complex data analyses on large and small datasets using methodologicaltechniques for epidemiological analysis. Provides epidemiological expertise to support quality improvement initiatives andpopulation health management efforts. Provides consultation to Partnership staff and external health partners on epidemiologicresearch methodology and design. Supports program and policy planning activities with reports and collaboration as part ofinterdisciplinary teams to design, implement, and evaluate health promotion and diseaseprevention programs. Assists with health outcome program and policy planning activities of the departmentwith reports and information and by serving as an epidemiological content specialist. Analyzes health-related trends; assesses individual- and community-level risk factors inpopulations; interprets and reports findings that have health implications and developspolicy recommendations. Contributes to the development of implementing surveillance systems to monitor andtrack health issues affecting members Prepares comprehensive reports and presentations papers to communicate findings tohealth practitioners, policymakers, and the public. Conducts literature reviews and synthesize scientific information to inform public healthpractices and policies. Assists with protocol submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews to maintaincompliance with regulatory bodies. Other related duties as assigned Qualifications
Education and Experience Masters of Science or Masters of Public Health degree in Epidemiology,Public Health, or a closely related field; PhD, or DrPH preferred. 3-5years of experience in applied epidemiology, preferably in a healthcareclaims database/EMR or public health setting. Special Skills, Licenses and
Certifications Strong proficiency and interpretation in statistical analysis andorganizational ability. Experience working with Epidemiologic researchmethodology (e.g. epidemiologic measures, study design, stratifiedanalysis techniques). Experience working with advanced statistics (e.g.Poisson, generalized linear, logistic, logic, negative binomial,hierarchical, and Bayesian regression). Excellent analytical andproblem-solving skills with attention to detail. Outstanding written andverbal communication abilities. Knowledge of HEDIS measures andquality improvement in healthcare settings is beneficial. Experiencewith health insurance claims data analysis is a plus. Leadership andproject management capabilities. Ability to work effectively in highpressure situations and adapt to changing priorities. Knowledge ofgovernment regulations and public health policies. Knowledge of MediCal, Public Assistance, or Social Security programs preferred. Performance Based Competencies Experience working with modeling techniques to predict trends orassess the impact of efforts in chronic disease and/or preventioninterventions (e.g. such as but not limited to discrete event modeling,agent-based modeling, and related data simulations). Experienceworking with large Public Datasets (e.g. US Census, NHANES andNHIS). Desired competencies (ex: Knowledge of DHCS, Medi-Cal,CalAIM and/or NCQA regulations. Ability to work within aninterdisciplinary structure and function independently in a fast-pacedenvironment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Strongorganizational skills required. Computer literacy and proficiency.Excellent attention to detail and written and verbal communicationskills in English. Demonstrated experience and ability to build effectiveworking relationships and to represent the department effectively inorder to accomplish goals. Ability to manage multiple concurrentprojects and maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload. Abilityto assist individuals in recognizing and solving problems. Ability tosupervise, train, motivate, provide guidance to staff. Ability to use goodjudgment and handle confidential and sensitive issues with tact anddiplomacy. Work Environment And Physical Demands Ability to use a computer keyboard. Ability to prioritize workload andinitiate action to acquire needed information from professionals byphone. Ability to function effectively with frequent interruptions anddirection from multiple team members. More than 50% of work time isspent sitting or standing in front of a computer monitor. Must be able tolift, move, or carry objects of varying size, weighing up to 25 lbs. Sometravel required (up to 25%) including occasional overnight. All HealthPlan employees are expected to: Provide the highest possible level of service to clients; Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees; Maintain safe practices; and Abide by the HealthPlan’s policies and procedures, as they may from time to time be updated. HIRING RANGE: $118,518.94 - $154,074.63 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive or definitive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.
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The Epidemiologist will work with the Chief Medical Officer and collaboratively with HealthServices leaders and stakeholders to plan, design, implement, and analyze data for key projectsand initiatives. The Epidemiologist will monitor population health outcomes, providerecommendations for improvement, evaluate program practices, and contribute to evidence-baseddecision-making in support of Partnership’s mission. Responsibilities
Collects and analyzes data to identify health trends, patterns, risk factors, andopportunities for intervention among our member population using statistical software(e.g., Business Objects and/or SAS, SPSS, R), ensuring data accuracy and completeness. Conducts complex data analyses on large and small datasets using methodologicaltechniques for epidemiological analysis. Provides epidemiological expertise to support quality improvement initiatives andpopulation health management efforts. Provides consultation to Partnership staff and external health partners on epidemiologicresearch methodology and design. Supports program and policy planning activities with reports and collaboration as part ofinterdisciplinary teams to design, implement, and evaluate health promotion and diseaseprevention programs. Assists with health outcome program and policy planning activities of the departmentwith reports and information and by serving as an epidemiological content specialist. Analyzes health-related trends; assesses individual- and community-level risk factors inpopulations; interprets and reports findings that have health implications and developspolicy recommendations. Contributes to the development of implementing surveillance systems to monitor andtrack health issues affecting members Prepares comprehensive reports and presentations papers to communicate findings tohealth practitioners, policymakers, and the public. Conducts literature reviews and synthesize scientific information to inform public healthpractices and policies. Assists with protocol submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews to maintaincompliance with regulatory bodies. Other related duties as assigned Qualifications
Education and Experience Masters of Science or Masters of Public Health degree in Epidemiology,Public Health, or a closely related field; PhD, or DrPH preferred. 3-5years of experience in applied epidemiology, preferably in a healthcareclaims database/EMR or public health setting. Special Skills, Licenses and
Certifications Strong proficiency and interpretation in statistical analysis andorganizational ability. Experience working with Epidemiologic researchmethodology (e.g. epidemiologic measures, study design, stratifiedanalysis techniques). Experience working with advanced statistics (e.g.Poisson, generalized linear, logistic, logic, negative binomial,hierarchical, and Bayesian regression). Excellent analytical andproblem-solving skills with attention to detail. Outstanding written andverbal communication abilities. Knowledge of HEDIS measures andquality improvement in healthcare settings is beneficial. Experiencewith health insurance claims data analysis is a plus. Leadership andproject management capabilities. Ability to work effectively in highpressure situations and adapt to changing priorities. Knowledge ofgovernment regulations and public health policies. Knowledge of MediCal, Public Assistance, or Social Security programs preferred. Performance Based Competencies Experience working with modeling techniques to predict trends orassess the impact of efforts in chronic disease and/or preventioninterventions (e.g. such as but not limited to discrete event modeling,agent-based modeling, and related data simulations). Experienceworking with large Public Datasets (e.g. US Census, NHANES andNHIS). Desired competencies (ex: Knowledge of DHCS, Medi-Cal,CalAIM and/or NCQA regulations. Ability to work within aninterdisciplinary structure and function independently in a fast-pacedenvironment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Strongorganizational skills required. Computer literacy and proficiency.Excellent attention to detail and written and verbal communicationskills in English. Demonstrated experience and ability to build effectiveworking relationships and to represent the department effectively inorder to accomplish goals. Ability to manage multiple concurrentprojects and maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload. Abilityto assist individuals in recognizing and solving problems. Ability tosupervise, train, motivate, provide guidance to staff. Ability to use goodjudgment and handle confidential and sensitive issues with tact anddiplomacy. Work Environment And Physical Demands Ability to use a computer keyboard. Ability to prioritize workload andinitiate action to acquire needed information from professionals byphone. Ability to function effectively with frequent interruptions anddirection from multiple team members. More than 50% of work time isspent sitting or standing in front of a computer monitor. Must be able tolift, move, or carry objects of varying size, weighing up to 25 lbs. Sometravel required (up to 25%) including occasional overnight. All HealthPlan employees are expected to: Provide the highest possible level of service to clients; Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees; Maintain safe practices; and Abide by the HealthPlan’s policies and procedures, as they may from time to time be updated. HIRING RANGE: $118,518.94 - $154,074.63 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive or definitive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.
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