We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the eCQM/dCQM Measure Developer – CORE position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by Yale New Haven Health and is in Connecticut.
Here’s a description of the position:
The Yale/Yale New Haven Hospital Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) is a leading national outcomes research center dedicated to transforming healthcare for the betterment of people and society by leveraging data, analytics, and technology. We have assembled a talented, multidisciplinary group who are committed to developing solutions to the practical needs of medicine and healthcare. Our organization combines the highest academic ideals with a pragmatic approach that emphasizes the production of useful knowledge. We are distinguished by our creativity, dedication, experience, and skills, and our commitment to having our work make a tangible difference to patients, the public, and society. For additional information on CORE, please visit our website: www.medicine.yale.edu/core The eCQM/dCQM Measure Developer will function in a multidisciplinary team environment, working closely with CORE clinical and technical staff to code, test and maintain electronic clinical quality measures using Clinical Quality Language (CQL) and Fast Healthcare Interoperable Resources (FHIR). They will be responsible for translating quality measure specifications into CQL scripts and testing against the FHIR data model using tools developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) such as the Measure Authoring Tool and Bonnie, as well as leveraging open-source code projects such as the CQL-engine and Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury (HAPI) FHIR server. They will also contribute to the design and development of novel software tools to support measure calculation and data validation. They will additionally source solutions from, and contribute to, relevant open-source projects and participate in community events such as Health Level Seven (HL7) Connectathons. We seek a candidate who is a problem solver and strong communicator who is excited to learn about CMS and Office of National Coordinator (ONC) policies governing eCQM. The ideal candidate should be eager to become an expert in quality measurement and quality measurement digital tools. The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that management may deem necessary from time to time. The duties of this position can be carried out remotely if this meets the business needs of CORE. Flexible work schedules and telecommuting are available if needed and /or desired
1. Code, test and maintain electronic clinical quality measures using Clinical Quality Language (CQL) and Fast Healthcare Interoperable Resources (FHIR).
2. Translate quality measure specifications into CQL scripts and test against the FHIR data model using tools developed by CMS such as the Measure Authoring Tool and Bonnie, as well as leveraging open-source code projects such as the CQL-engine and Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury (HAPI) FHIR server.
3. Assist with the design and development of novel software tools to support measure calculation and data validation.
4. Source solutions from, and contribute to, relevant open-source projects and participate in community events such as Health Level Seven (HL7) Connectathons.
5. Assists with defining user requirements and testing strategies for ensuring functionality of digital measure technologies.
6. Applies health data standards and interoperability such as HL7 FHIR Accelerator activities and the Office of National Coordinator certification regulations and policies.
7. Assists CORE staff in specifying and testing eCQMs and other digital measures.
8. Assist in the adaption of software products to support data collection for quality measurement, such as applications for patient reported outcome measures (PRO-PMs).
9. Other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
Bachelors degree in computer science, medical informatics, or data science is required. Advanced degree preferred.EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 2 years of experience in the development, programming, and data aspects of clinical quality measurement or clinical support applications closely related to measurement and clinical informatics preferred. This experience should include 1) knowledge of electronic health record data; 2) familiarity with CQL; 3) experience with eCQM development using CMS tools, including Bonnie and MAT; and 4) knowledge of HL7 versions (e.g., Clinical Document Architecture (CDA), FHIR) and the versioning process. Other desired experience includes using and contributing to open-source code projects. Proficient in building software tools from source code and debugging issues with minimal guidance. Experience using query languages and working with complex data models. Proficient coding in one or more general-purpose languages (e.g., Python/Java/Go/C#).LICENSURE
Office of National Coordinator (ONC) electronic health record (EHR) certification preferred.SPECIAL SKILLS
Well-developed communication skills including strong data visualization, verbal communication and presentation skills. Able to articulate results and work product based on audience. A curiosity about, and passion for, breaking through longstanding barriers to advance low burden, electronic quality measurement that leverages emerging technologies and better enables a learning health system. Accuracy and attention to detail. Outgoing, friendly, and professional with an organized approach
Looks like a great opportunity for those with experience as a hospital network or systems engineer in healthcare. If this looks like a position that would interest you, check out the full details for the job and how to apply.
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