Regulatory Data Analyst

Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CHCQ is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal (in California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal) payments meet federal requirements. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing performs technical research, statistical analysis, and research studies necessary to gather, compile and provide analysis and interpretation of facility-related data projects. The incumbent uses Microsoft (MS) Excel (including pivot tables), Microsoft Access, and SAS software to analyze data integrity problems within Licensing and Certification (L&C) data systems. The RDA II collects and reviews data from existing sources (e.g., local, state and federal agencies, non-governmental groups) to ensure the data integrity of data extractions from L&C data systems. Monitors data entry into L&C databases and communicates to data entry users to ensure data integrity. Provides assistance and feedback to district office support staff regarding data entry requirements. Creates and maintains documentation of all analytical work during data integrity projects in order to effectively communicate analytical processes and prepares and presents effective presentations.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.