Develops and maintains programming solutions for Texas birth defects registry modernization and electronic case reporting. Responsibilities include assessing interoperability needs, documenting system requirements, building automated data ingestion and validation workflows, creating dashboards, integrating health data, testing processes, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining technical documentation. The role collaborates with epidemiology, program, and technical teams to improve registry workflows and reduce manual case review.
This is a hybrid role; only local candidates will be considered.
The Developer/Programmer Analyst III will support the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on the Texas Birth Defects Registry (TBIRDS) electronic case reporting (eCR), data interoperability, and modernization project. This temporary position sits within the DSHS Birth Defects Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch (BDESB) and will conduct a needs assessment to identify business requirements for ingesting electronic initial case reports (eICRs) into TBIRDS and auto-populating select fields to expedite record abstraction. The role will primarily develop automated processes between systems for extracting, validating, and using data from eICRs. The position will also lead projects to automate branch processes, such as clinical review of cases, and build dashboards related to eCR implementation and data modernization efforts. Working with BDESB program, epidemiology, and technical staff, the Programmer Analyst will deliver solutions that reduce manual data review, improve the usability of eCR data, and support the integration of electronic health data into existing surveillance workflows.
Responsibilities
- Conduct a needs assessment to evaluate and identify the steps necessary for TBIRDS to ingest eICRs and auto-populate select data fields.
- Develop a report or system requirements document describing the functions and workflows needed for TBIRDS interoperability.
- Develop, test, document, and maintain SAS, Python, R, or other statistical software programs supporting multiple branch processes.
- Build dashboards related to eCR implementation and data modernization efforts.
- Automate and integrate relevant eICR data into TBIRDS to expedite branch processes, such as triaging cases for clinical review and automating data ingestion.
- Test and validate automated workflow processes, standardization, linkage, and processing methods to assess accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
- Troubleshoot identified issues and refine programming solutions accordingly.
- Maintain clear documentation of programming scripts, workflows, validation procedures, and developed solutions to support sustainability and future maintenance.
- Support efforts to incorporate electronic health data into existing registry workflows and assist with planning for eICR integration and other interoperability initiatives.
- Collaborate with BDESB staff and technical partners to identify data and system requirements, document technical processes, identify potential limitations, and develop recommendations for future interoperability projects.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications - Candidates must meet ALL minimum qualifications
- 8 years of experience developing, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting SAS, Python, R, or other similar programming language scripts.
- 8 years of experience with system integration, dashboard creation, and automation for improved interoperability workflows.
- 8 years of experience working with structured or semi-structured health, public health, or other complex administrative data, including knowledge of databases and database querying.
- 8 years of experience developing reports that document system requirements to identify programmatic and business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- 8 years of experience testing and validating automated data-integration solutions.
- 8 years of experience documenting code and technical specifications for improved workflows and procedures.
- 8 years of experience demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills, communicating technical concepts to technical and nontechnical staff, and working collaboratively with other staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of experience with electronic case reporting (eCR/eICR).
- 2 years of experience with Electronic Health Records or Health Information Exchange.
- 2 years of experience with healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7, XML, or FHIR.
- 2 years of experience with SNOMED CT or other clinical terminology standards.
- 2 years of experience with SQL and relational databases.
- 2 years of experience with public health surveillance systems or registries.
- 2 years of experience with data linkage and matching.
- 2 years of experience developing automated data pipelines or ETL processes.
Additional Requirements
- Candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Austin. Candidates planning to relocate will not be considered.
Work Location and Schedule
Location: 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (on-site and telework).
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