Data Management Specialist at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

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Working at a desk for long periods of time; utilizing a computer; repetitive motion.

Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed

This position is currently remote with occasional in-person meetings in Frankfort, KY.

The College of Public Health’s Public Health Analytics and Informatics unit is seeking a Data Management Specialist to join the team. This hybrid position is located in Frankfort, Kentucky, and will be working on the Department of Medicaid Services contract with the State of Kentucky.

This position will develop efficient and reusable SQL code meant for improvement, manipulation, and analysis of data. Performs data conversions from several data sources, writes code, identifies relevant trends, prepares reports & visualizations, and develops dashboards. The person in this position will work alongside senior database analysts and statisticians to analyze data.

We are looking for someone who is ready to learn and willing to advance within the team.

Prior healthcare and data mining/modeling experience. Development and management skills. Working knowledge of Tableau, T-SQL and PL/SQL. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Python, R, and R Shiny experience a plus.

Preferred Experience in working with various data types, including healthcare data; advanced statistical skills.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.