BFH EHDI-IS Data Systems Specialist (WAE)

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T hank you for your interest in The University of New Orleans. Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting. You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment. Department OPH-Bureau of Family Health Job Summary Job Description Assists in maintenance, enhancement, and evaluation of Louisiana Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (LA EHDI) IS program for the Office of Public Health’s (OPH) Bureau Family Health (BFH) Collaborates with the Epidemiologist in conducting quality assessments and the use of evaluation results to strengthen IS. Assists with enhancements/transitions in LA EHDI-IS, including testing of data transfer, and ongoing support, training, and assistance to all users. Verifies newborn hearing screening data for completeness, accuracy, and timely entry into the Louisiana Electronic Events Registry System. Monitors all LA birth hospitals’ data entries monthly and provide feedback and guidance regarding missing and/or inaccurate data. Provides LAEHDI-IS training to hearing screening program supervisors, audiologists & audiologist representatives, hospital personnel, freestanding birth centers personnel, and partner agency data system users. Compiles, reviews, and assesses monthly, quarterly, and annual hospital screening data and communicate results to hospital supervisors and hearing screening personnel. Collaborates annually with Epidemiologist, Program Coordinator, and System Development Coordinator to generate and distribute hearing screening program scorecards and hospital rankings for each hospital to hearing screening personnel, as well as hospital CEOs, quality assurance directors, and medical records staff. Conducts identified remediation activities with hospitals as a result of scorecard assessment. Provides an annual presentation of the hospital scorecard review to the advisory council. Reviews Louisiana birth hospitals and freestanding birth centers’ newborn hearing screening program policies and procedures for adherence to the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing recommendations. Provides guidance to ensure policy documents are comprehensive and contain all recommended procedures. Conducts hospital visits, on-site trainings, and virtual meetings as needed to assist hearing screening program supervisors and hospital personnel. Maintains communication with hospital staff to assure LA EHDI newborn hearing screening program protocol are being followed. Participates in regular communication and collaborative efforts with the LA EHDI team and stakeholders to identify areas of weakness and improve LA EHDI program quality. Assists in collection, management, and reporting of LA EHDI project data and participate in grant-related writing and reporting activities. Participates in ongoing professional development activities, EHDI staff meetings and calls, EHDI 1-on-1 meetings with LA EHDI Program Director and Program Coordinator, regional collaborative meetings, and advisory council meetings. Other tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree, or Associate’s degree plus 3 years of professional experience, or 6 years of professional work experience. Minimum 3 years professional experience in data systems management and data monitoring. Minimum 2 years professional experience with newborn screening, EHDI programs, or maternal and child health systems. Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; effective organizational and time management skills. Great attention to detail and follow up. Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities. Proficient in the use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel. DESIRED: Advanced degree. Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, information systems, or relevant field. Minimum 4 years professional experience in data systems management and data monitoring. Minimum 3 years professional experience with newborn screening, EHDI programs, or maternal and child health systems. Relevant industry certifications. Required Attachments Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience; Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems; Names and contact information of three references; Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered. Posting Close Date This position will remain open until filled. Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.