Computer Informatics Analyst, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

City of New York; New York (NY); In loco; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

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Health insurance

Work from home options

Descrizione del lavoro

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) seeks a Computer Informatics Analyst in the Bureau of Public Health Clinics. You will conduct data analyses to track workflows, support EMR adoption, and generate insights to improve clinical operations.

Responsibilities include frontline EMR support, building REDCap data collection frameworks, and developing dashboards to monitor data quality and utilization.

Competenze

• Experience designing and maintaining data collection frameworks (REDCap) for clinical programs.
• Proficiency with SQL and data analysis using R or SAS.
• Experience supporting clinical staff or end users in healthcare IT.
• Familiarity with HL7 is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Provide frontline EMR support and guide workflow adoption.
• Design and maintain data collection frameworks using REDCap and EMR sources.
• Conduct descriptive analyses to assess system utilization and workflows.
• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor EMR adoption and data quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate insights into improvements.

Conoscenze

SQL

R

SAS

REDCap

EMR systems

HL7

Strumenti

REDCap

EMR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Computer Informatics Analyst, Bureau of Public Health Clinics

• Full-time
• Agency: DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
• Job Category: Policy, Research & Analysis
• Salary Band: $70,000 to $80,000
• Compensation: USD 74,536 - USD 74,536

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics-Sexually Transmitted Infections has the mission of improving the sexual health of all New Yorkers. To achieve this the Bureau provides direct clinic services to people seeking sexual health care, and services to sex partners; monitors disease trends; provides education and training to providers and community groups, conducts research and develop policies to improve sexual health and wellness.

The Bureau of Public Health Clinics seeks to hire a Computer Informatics Analyst. This individual will report directly to the Director of Clinical Informatics and conduct data analyses to track user behavior, identify workflow inefficiencies, and generate actionable insights to improve clinical operations.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Provide frontline support to clinical staff for the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), troubleshooting issues and guiding workflow adoption
• Design, implement, and maintain data collection frameworks using REDCap and EMR data sources to support clinical programs, quality improvement, and research activities.
• Conduct descriptive and exploratory data analyses using SQL, R, or SAS to assess system utilization, clinical workflow patterns, and user behavior.
• Develop routine monitoring metrics, dashboards, and reports to evaluate EMR adoption, data completeness, and workflow performance over time.
• Support monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities by defining indicators, tracking performance against benchmarks, and identifying trends or gaps in clinical operations.
• Perform data validation, and quality assurance to ensure accuracy and reliability of EMR, Redcap and other data collection/documentation applications/tools
• Contribute to research and evaluation efforts by preparing analytic datasets, conducting preliminary analyses, and supporting interpretation of findings.
• Collaborate with clinical informatics, operational, and research stakeholders to translate data insights into actionable recommendations, trainings and workflow improvements.
• Support documentation of data definitions, and evaluation findings to promote transparency, reproducibility, and knowledge sharing
• Other tasks as assigned

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL and data analysis using R or SAS; experience developing and managing workflows in REDCap; familiarity with EMR systems.
• Knowledge and experiences with HL7 are a plus
• Experience: Prior experience supporting clinical staff or end users in healthcare IT, data collection, or clinical informatics projects is preferred.
• Core Competencies: Highly organized, detail-oriented, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Other: Ability to manage multiple tasks, work collaboratively across clinical and technical teams, and translate data insights into actionable recommendations.

Why you should work for us:

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
  • o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
  • o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
  • o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • o a tax-deferred savings program and
  • o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.