Data Management Specialist

Job Title
Data Management Specialist


Requisition Number
RE49109


Working Title
Quality Data Coordinator


Department Name
40502:Institute for Biomedical Informatics


Work Location
Frankfort, KY


Grade Level
45


Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


BS




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


3 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time.



Shift

Monday–Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.



Job Summary

This position is currently remote with occasional in-person meetings in Frankfort, KY. The applicant MUST live in the State of Kentucky to be considered for this position. Occasional travel may be required and will receive mileage reimbursement.

The Institute for Biomedical Informatics is seeking a Quality Data Coordinator to join the team. This position is located in Frankfort, Kentucky, and will be working on the Department of Medicaid Services contract with the State of Kentucky.

The role involves managing participant recruitment and communication, developing recruitment materials, and conducting qualitative interviews, focus groups, and web-based surveys. Responsibilities include ensuring data quality and compliance with regulatory and internal standards, maintaining databases, and tracking project progress through documentation and updates. The role also entails data cleaning, transcription, and analysis of qualitative data, identifying themes and drivers, and creating reports and visualizations. Additionally, it supports special projects, assists clients with technical expertise, and develops technical documentation such as codebooks, user guides, and quality control procedures.

As a University of Kentucky employee, you will be entitled to amazing health insurance options, employee discounts, and a 200% retirement match! Starting your first day, you will annually accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays. We value work-life balance and want you to have the flexibility you need to do both.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Knowledge and experience with conducting focus groups.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred degree in Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work. Prior experience in data collection, research, and analysis.



Deadline to Apply
02/27/2025


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