Discharge Data Manager (Public Service Administrator, Opt. 3)

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Public Health seeks a Discharge Data Manager to lead statewide discharge data intake, ensure data quality and security, and provide data to diverse users. You will document workflows and analyze data while supporting data-driven decisions.

Essential functions include developing reporting techniques, coordinating data collection, and supervising data system delivery. Requires four years of college and three years IT experience; SQL, Excel, SAS, and R are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college-level education.
• Requires three years of progressively responsible IT/administrative experience.
• Specialized Skills in data intake and management are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation and implementation of the Discharge Data Set.
• Develop reporting techniques to meet public information needs.
• Coordinate collection, review and maintenance of patient safety data.
• Analyze data and provide discharge data to stakeholders.
• Serve as working supervisor and coordinate data systems delivery.

Skills

Data intake methodologies

Data systems development

Data management

Data dissemination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Excel

SAS

R

Job description

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Date: Sep 16, 2026

• Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60603
• Job Requisition ID: 57947
• Opening Date: 09/16/2026
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026
• Agency: Department of Public Health
• Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
• Skill Option: Management Information System/Data Processing/Telecommunications
• Bilingual Option: None
• Salary: $8,571/month; Full Range $8,571-$12,651 /month
• Job Type: Salaried
• Category: Full Time
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
• Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
• Headquarter Location: Chicago - 115 S Lasalle St
• Work County: Cook
• Agency Contact: [e-mail]
• This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

Office: Transformation

Bureau: Data and Informatics

Division: Core Data

The Illinois Department of Public Health seeks a detail oriented, self-motivated professional with excellent interpersonal skills to serve as Discharge Data Manager. Manages the intake of statewide facility discharge data from Illinois healthcare facilities, ensuring appropriate quality control and data security measures. Maintains detailed documentation of the system workflow, analyzes data, and provides discharge data to meet a variety of user needs.

Benefits Statement

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Using independent judgment, using analytical and systems design capabilities, takes the lead in evaluating and implementing the Discharge Data Set.
• Develops and implements reporting techniques to meet public information requirements of users.
• Assists in coordinating the collection, review and maintenance of Patient Safety and Quality related data components.
• Provides data compilation and analysis of confidential information to assist the Division staff in conducting local and state health research and planning activities.
• Serves as working supervisor
• Confers with management to analyze, plan and resolve problems related to streamlining data systems delivery.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the field of information technology.

Specialized Skills

• Requires three (3) years of experience in data intake methodologies, data systems development, data management and data dissemination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in data intake methodologies, data systems development, data management and data dissemination.
• Master’s Degree with emphasis in management information systems, data dissemination and data analysis.
• Three (3) years of professional experience with data intake and management using SQL. Skills in SQL include indexing and performance tuning ability to run SQL server complete, differential and transaction log backups.
• Three (3) years of professional experience with stored procedures, complex queries, correlated sub-queries, derived tables and Common Table expressions.
• Three (3) years of professional experience using healthcare administrative code (e.g., ICD-10CM) and CPT codes.
• Three (3) years of experience using statistical and/or informatics tools, preferably Excel, SAS or R.
• Three (3) years of professional experience using advanced methods of matching, linking and aggregating patient records from various data sources.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About The Agency

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $1.8 Billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Revolving Door

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

Nearest Major Market

Chicago