Newborn Screening Business Steward

Job Details Working Title: Newborn Screening Business Steward Job Class: Management Analyst Staff Specialist Agency: Health Department Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 02/27/2024 Closing Date: 03/12/2024 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MDH / MAPE (214) Division/Unit: Public Health Lab / Newborn Screening Data and Quality Unit Work Shift/Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required : No Salary Range: $28.50 - $41.93 / hourly; $59,508 - $87,549 / annually Classified Status: Classified Telework Eligible: Yes, applicants residing in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota. Job Summary
The Newborn Screening Business Steward will work with business managers, information technology managers, project managers, and business end users to protect, maintain and manage data and data systems. Steward responsibilities may include: updating data sources, variables, or appropriate use guides; communicating changes in data to users; ensuring appropriate preparation and secure transfer of data; and regularly confirming available variables in the MDH Data Catalogue and for data requests. The Business Steward will also manage accuracy and quality of the data to ensure that it can be used to analyze and inform decision-making while providing high level support in areas including, but not limited to: project management, statutory compliance, and record retention coordination.
Along with completing responsibilities around business stewardship, this position will also serve as a records coordinator and will direct the implementation of a records management program to encompass all forms of information and records management. The goal of the records management program is to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, minimize risk and protect and preserve corporate memory and records of essential and historical value. Additionally, the incumbent functions as a liaison to entities including, but not limited to: the MDH Legal Unit, the Office of the Attorney General, the Office of the Secretary of State, and the Office of the State Registrar.
This position currently has the option to telework (must be a resident of MN, ND, SD, IA, or WI), however attendance at in person meetings is regularly required. Future work locations and telework schedules will be based on the business needs of the unit and supervisory discretion. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Three years of data or records management experience working in a public health or clinical setting OR four years of professional experience with Newborn Screening work.
Experience must include (and must be clearly stated on the resume to be considered):
Familiarity with federal and state statutory compliance. o Experience in data and/or records governance as well as the ability to provide guidance and direction to program personnel. Ability to query, understand, summarize and present data using software such as Excel, Tableau, R or Power BI. o Ability to analyze and interpret legal and statutory requirements for records management and data sharing. Ability to draft procedure and policy documents and reports to convey complex and specific program information and compliance requirements. Master's degree in Business Administration, Data Science or a related degree may substitute for 18 months of experience.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Science or a related degree may substitute for one year of experience.
Associates degree in Business Administration, Data Science or a related degree may substitute for six months of experience. Preferred Qualifications Applicable professional certification such as Certified Data Steward, Data Governance Certification, Certified Data Governance Professional, or Records Management Certification. Skills in taxonomy building and metadata modeling. Experience with developing record keeping and retention systems, policies, procedures, and best practices. Human relations skills sufficient to understand, motivate, collaborate with, persuade, and lead others. Proficiency in computer software applications including office software (MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint), database management software (Tableau, SQL), document control and quality software (MasterControl, iPassport), and laboratory information management systems (Neometrics, Epic). Knowledge or experience related to Newborn Screening. Project management training and experience. Understanding of interoperability security and standards including HL7 messaging. Experience in managing private, non-public data. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including culturally competent communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimal direction and as a member of a team. Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects and tasks with a high level of accuracy. Good judgement, integrity, diplomacy, critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving. Additional Requirements
Successful completion of a background check is required for this position. Application Details How to Apply
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Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy. Why Work for Us Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota. A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found: 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
Public pension plan Training and professional development Paid vacation and sick leave 12 paid holidays each year Paid parental leave Low-cost medical and dental coverage Prescription drug coverage Vision coverage Wellness programs and resources Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Health care spending and savings accounts Dependent care spending account Tax-deferred compensation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.



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