medical/health care program analyst - Tallahassee, FL, United States - State of Florida

Description

Requisition No:

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: MEDICAL/HEALTH CARE PROGRAM ANALYST

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $45,308.75-$47,574.18

Posting Closing Date: 05/03/2024

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position requiring skills in the areas of data management and technical abilities related to health analysis and data communication to support various oral health programs and initiatives. This position is located in the Bureau of Family Health Services, Public Health Dental Program and reports to the Program Administrator. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Monitors trends and provides up-to-date written reports and oral presentations related to oral health indicators; prepares graphic, tabular, and written summaries of results of statistical analyses for internal reports, legislative analyses, grant applications, project updates, and professional conferences; fulfills data requests by external and internal partners of the Public Health Dental Program. This work requires the ability to analyze various large state- and county-based datasets such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, dental workforce surveys, and dental service data captured through the Department of Health's Health Management System (HMS) through the use of various software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SQL, SPSS, and SAS.

Assists with data collection initiatives within the Public Health Dental Program (e.g. Statewide Oral Health Surveillance Projects and Florida's Linked Oral Status System (FLOSS) Database). Activities include but are not limited to: identifying gaps in current data systems and making recommendations as needed, developing and providing training and technical assistance to internal and external participants, establishing protocols to ensure uniform data collection, and contributing to ongoing design and maintenance of the data collection initiatives.

Collaborates with other offices within the Department of Health, such as but not limited to, the Maternal and Child Health Section, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, Bureau of Epidemiology, and Bureau of Community Health Assessment for joint initiatives. Interface with partners of the Public Health Dental Program which includes other state entities such as the Agency for Health Care Administration, Department of Health County Health Departments, academic institutions, and Federally Qualified Health Centers across the state to monitor performance measures and health outcomes through innovative collaborations with internal and external partners.

Serves as contract manager for assigned agreements, contracts, and purchase orders.

Other duties as required.

Required Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of epidemiological methods for compiling, organizing, and analyzing large data sets; proficient in using various software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SQL, SPSS, and SAS; ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures; prioritize work assignments; skilled at interpretation and communication of data.

Qualifications:

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. The incumbent may have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties. Purchasing Card - assigned Purchasing Card responsibilities. Contract Manager - Serves As contract manager as required by section and , Florida Statutes.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree or Master's in public health or health related field. Training in Microsoft Excel, SPSS or SAS.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health

Public Health Dental Program

2585 Merchants Row Blvd.

Tallahassee, FL 32399

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more

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Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.