SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:

• SCDHHS is seeking a Data/Information Architect – Advanced to assist with constructing T-MSIS data layouts and reports to submit to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

• Three (3) or more years of Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS) Analytic file practical experience.
• Quantitative data analysis skills for analyzing claims and encounter data.
• Analysis and problem-solving skills to resolve operational problems and improve reporting performance.
• Ability to summarize technical claim and complex clinical information and explain it to less-technical team members.
• Working knowledge of both MMIS and Healthcare systems
• Comprehensive knowledge in ETL mapping design, coding and implementing the client business logics.
• Practical experience with documenting data mapping and transformation of data sources for consolidated federal reporting.
• Ability to Identify specific problems and sources of unusual variations in processed results of data.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, Strong character, Team Player, Flexible and able to manage client relationships
• Strong communicator; including e-mail, phone and in-person.
• Microsoft Word (creating, editing, and saving documents)
• Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar management)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (creating, editing and presenting slide decks)
• Microsoft Excel (filtering, sorting and editing data in spreadsheets, formulas, and creating pivot tables).

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

• In-depth knowledge and technical understanding of the various segments of healthcare EDI formats.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or technical field
  Job Type: Contract
  Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable to work on a 12 months contract with possible extesion?

Experience:

• T-MSIS: 3 years (Required)
• Quantitative analysis: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, SC 29201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, SC 29201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Utilize Data Warehouse and other relational databases, using BI Query or SQL, to perform investigative studies to identify errors or weaknesses in T-MSIS-processed data.
• Document current and change states of SC TMSIS mapping and reporting
• Identify specific problems and sources of unusual variations in processed results.
• Assist in determining when reprocessing is necessary.
• Support the preparation of responses to questions from CMS/Mathematica, as required.
• Investigate alternative data mapping options. when necessary.
• Map and develop missing values in T-MSIS data.
• Test recent changes to the extract process.
• Monitor updates on CMS websites related to T-MSIS and communicate relevant information to leadership.
• Prepare Source-To-Target (S2T) revisions, as required, from changes or additions to the extract process utilized for TMSIS.
• Perform regular maintenance and update functions as required.
• Create reports to identify potential issues in advance of monthly T-MSIS file submission.
• Develop test plans for individual data quality issues; to include Unit and SIT testing.
• Leverage strong analytical skills to check data quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, discuss findings with business users and coordinate with development team to resolve.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at every level of the organization to prepare recommendations and detailed plans for improving T-MSIS data and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Provide support for the identification and resolution of the root cause for T-MSIS error trends.
• Provide support to operational and technical teams for auditing or inquiries.
• Actively engage with internal business/technical teams to ensure consistency and improvement of data quality.
• Support technical and data teams on the achievement of target T-MSIS data quality and completeness.