Healthcare Informatics Analyst/SAS Programmer

UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking a Healthcare Informatics Analyst/SAS Programmer for a hybrid position in Albany, NY. Candidates must be able to work a minimum of 3 days onsite in Albany, NY.

Candidates must be able to pass a Mandatory ITS Security Agreements and Fingerprint-based Background Check and sign an NDA.

Position: The Healthcare Informatics Analyst/SAS Programmer will support the client in daily quality assurance responsibilities that include data analysis, business analysis, and healthcare provider onboarding to include various technical testing methods. This person should be experienced in using SAS Programming for data management and analysis. The Healthcare Informatics Analyst/SAS Programmer will be expected to attend client and bureau meetings, review and understand state immunization requirements, and assist Electronic Health Recording companies with proper interface upgrades that align with the client.

WHO WE ARE:
UNIVERSAL Technologies, LLC is a Women-Owned (M/WBE) IT solutions and consulting company focused at delivering enterprise systems that significantly improve our clients IT performance. We work across the IT spectrum including Development, Business/Systems/Data Analysis, Project Management, Cyber Security, Network Engineering, and High-Level System Architecture.

The pride in the services we provide and the accessibility and flexibility we provide to employees are what make Universal Technologies stand out from the rest! We hope to propel your IT career to the next level and excite our employees with new and challenging projects.

WHAT WE OFFER:
Our W2 employees can expect the following benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health/Dental Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• 401K
• HSA/FSA
• Pre-Tax Transportation Program
• Generous Paid Time Off/Holiday Policy

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in healthcare or public health study with at least 2 years of related experience is required. An equivalent combination of advanced education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Ability to work with and relate to staff and demonstrate active listening skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, clients, and quality assurance team.
• Experience working with Electronic Health Record Systems.
• Experienced and skilled in SAS programming.
• Skilled with SAS schedule manager and automation of output, macros, reporting via tables, figures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to foster teamwork with all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to work well independently and within a team.
• Exceptional Customer Service relationship techniques, including superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in meeting deadlines and adhering to strict standards.
• Experience creating detailed documentation and deliverables to align with client needs.
• Experience with SAS System: SAS/BASE, SAS/MACRO, SAS/SQL, SAS/GRAPH, SAS/ODS.
• Ability to analyze Health Level Seven (HL7) global standards and provide interface support to Electronic Health Recording companies.
• Ability to create/review queries (SQL, SAS, Python, etc.) for summarizing and reporting.
• Ability to understand and enact requirements provided by the client’s Immunization Information System.
• Ability to create and understand complex Excel reports including formulas, tables, and graphs for client tracking updates.

SCOPE OF SERVICES:

• Collaborate with stakeholders and teams including the New York State client, New York State healthcare providers, and Electronic Health Recording companies.
• Provide project team and stakeholders with actionable insights and reports based on data to support decision making efforts for immunization registry upgrades.
• Provide quality assurance and informatic analysis support to New York State healthcare professionals.
• Provide administrative support to New York State healthcare professionals.
• Assist healthcare organizations with account updates as needed.
• Attend daily, weekly, and monthly client meetings.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of data within project context and interpretation of data.
• Develop test plans and requirement documentation to support code modifications and upgrades to the client’s Immunization Information System: Local Implementation Guide for HL7 2.5.1 Immunization Messaging.
• Assist in the development of data specifications and technical support documentation.
• Maintain client confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential to align with HIPPA standards.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Apply program rules and policies to support health care provider’s compliance needs.

UNIVERSAL Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass a Mandatory ITS Security Agreements and Fingerprint-based Background Check and sign an NDA?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• healthcare or public health study: 2 years (Required)
• Electronic Health Record Systems: 2 years (Required)
• SAS programming: 2 years (Required)
• SAS schedule manager: 2 years (Required)
• create/review queries: 2 years (Required)
• SQL: 2 years (Required)
• SAS: 2 years (Required)
• Python: 2 years (Required)
• create and understand complex Excel reports: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Albany, NY 12207 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albany, NY 12207