Health Care Data Management Technical Lead

Truven Health Analytics delivers the answers that clients need to improve healthcare quality and access while reducing costs. We provide market-leading performance improvement built on data integrity and empirical truth. For more than 30 years, our insights and solutions have been providing hospitals and clinicians, employers and health plans, state and federal government agencies, life sciences firms, and policymakers the facts they need to make confident decisions that directly affect the health and well-being of people and organizations in the U.S. and around the world.

Truven Health Analytics owns some of the most trusted brands in healthcare, such as MarketScan, 100 Top Hospitals, Advantage Suite, Micromedex, Simpler, ActionOI, Heartbeat Experts, and JWA. Truven Health has its principal offices in Ann Arbor, Mich.; Chicago; and Denver. For more information, please visit truvenhealth.com.

Position Overview

Support the Data Management Team Lead and a team of data managers responsible for installing and/or updating and maintaining DataProbe databases and other DataProbe based Solutions. Work with other Team Leads/Managers in the department to develop analytic and information management practices that enhance teamwork and effectiveness.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support value-add projects, project management, and technology/process planning.
• Implement DataProbe based solutions
• Provide DataProbe support, such as conversion scripts, data extracts and specification review support.
• Manage schedule of DataProbe database updates (if applicable).
• Provide database update support.
• Work with the data management team lead to manage team resources.
• Provide scope for value-add projects.
• Work with the data management team lead to resolve issues.
• Work with the data management team lead to provide feedback on opportunities for data management staff growth.
• Recognize and manage out-of-scope activities so appropriate actions can be taken to reset client expectations or obtain additional revenue to support the work being done.

Examples of responsibilities:

• Mentor data management staff on complex script development.
• Mentor data management staff on troubleshooting script errors.
• Provide assistance on data management questions.
• Provide guidance on standards and processes.
• Provide effort estimate for DataProbe solutions.
• Attend reoccurring meetings with the team lead to discuss team strategy.
• Mentor data management staff on project logistics and management.
• Work with Product Management to support the testing of new version of DataProbe.

• 3-5 years experience in building and maintaining healthcare information systems.
• Ability to develop, communicate and implement plans based on department objectives.
• Experience in developing and maintaining effective client and supplier relationships.
• Experience in designing work processes with clear roles, accountabilities and performance measures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience with Database Systems.

PREFERRED Skills and Experience

• Technical & Professional Skills and Knowledge:
• Applies extensive expertise and knowledge of specific area of healthcare practice or expertise.
• Demonstrates effective supervisory skills.
• Experience with coding languages.
• Experience with Database Management Systems (MS Access, MySQL, SQL Server, etc.)

Education / Certifications

Bachelors' degree or equivalent experience preferred, or 3-5 years experience in a data processing, database building, or healthcare knowledge.

Truven Health Analytics delivers the answers that clients need to improve healthcare quality and access while reducing costs. We provide market-leading performance improvement built on data integrity and empirical truth. For more than 30 years, our insights and solutions have been providing hospitals and clinicians, employers and health plans, state and federal government agencies, life sciences firms, and policymakers the facts they need to make confident decisions that directly affect the health and well-being of people and organizations in the U.S. and around the world.

Truven Health Analytics owns some of the most trusted brands in healthcare, such as MarketScan, 100 Top Hospitals, Advantage Suite, Micromedex, Simpler, ActionOI, Heartbeat Experts, and JWA. Truven Health has its principal offices in Ann Arbor, Mich.; Chicago; and Denver. For more information, please visit truvenhealth.com.

If you are QUALIFIED & INTERESTED, please APPLY directly on our website using the following link: http://bit.ly/1AvZq2N

We seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Truven Health Analytics is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the H-1B visa cap has been met for the 2015 fiscal year (October 1, 2014-September 30, 2015).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.