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This is a limited-time position, scheduled to conclude in November 2027.

At the direction of the Immunization Interoperability Coordinator the primary responsibilities of this position shall be to perform broad scope of complex, program specific analyses of the ASIIS (Arizona Immunization Information System) onboarding systems which connect well over 3000 Arizona Providers electronic reporting systems to ASIIS on a daily basis for the tracking of vaccines administered to Arizona residents.
This position will be responsible for on-boarding (connecting private health reporting systems to ASIIS electronically) using analysis software, conducting research, performing data analytics, quality assurance activities and data quality activities. The position communicates clearly and effectively with various levels of internal and external stakeholders.

Provide technical and program support to IIS partners that are onboarding to the ASIIS immunization information exchange. Collects data and conducts comprehensive research and analysis related to process and data work flow. Coordinate with other testing staff to facilitate testing of messaging format, content and transport functionality.
Continuous quality assurance activity for ASIIS data requiring proficiency in ASIIS/IWeb and PHC Hub applications
Performs data deduplication in the ASIIS application.
Ensure alignment with all relevant national IIS and health information exchange standards for messaging format, content, and transport functions.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
-Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
-Knowledge of immunization terminology and practices, and the data elements that support them.
-Knowledge of relevant IIS standards, including HL7 2.x and SOAP/Web Services.
-Knowledge of HL7 format structure.
-Knowledge of techniques sufficient to collect, analyze, interpret and summarize data in a narrative or graphical format.
-Knowledge of testing and troubleshooting techniques.
-Knowledge of general data quality concepts.
Skill in:
-Skills to learn R/Python and SQL for scripting, programming in R/Python and SQL.
Ability to:
-Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
-Ability to analyze problems, break them down to their elemental level, and propose and test possible solutions.
-Ability to communicate clearly, courteously and concisely.
-Ability to quickly learn data fields commonly used in clinic practices to record vaccination encounters.
-Ability to solve complex issues requiring coordination, technical ability, and knowledge of computer and information systems to evaluate alternatives.
-Ability to learn application software for the registry database (ASIIS/IWeb and PHC Hub) and demonstrate proficiency in their use after the first 3 months of employment.

Three years of management analysis experience appropriate to the assignment; OR five years of experience appropriate to the assignment; Bachelor's or Master's degree in a field appropriate to the assignment will substitute for one or two years of the required experience respectively, but will not substitute for the required management analysis experience. HL7 and IIS experience highly desired

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing nicole.zawacki@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.