CNSI and Kepro are now Acentra Health! Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact. Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the company’s mission, actively engage in problem-solving, and take ownership of your work daily. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes – making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector. Acentra seeks a Data Engineer to join our growing team. Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and systems to support the collection, integration, and analysis of healthcare and enterprise data. The primary responsibilities of this role include designing and implementing efficient data pipelines, architecting robust data models, and adhering to data management best practices. In this position, you will play a crucial part in transforming raw data into meaningful insights, through development of semantic data layers, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a keen understanding of data architecture, and a passion for optimizing data processes. Job Responsibilities: Design and implement scalable and efficient data pipelines to acquire, transform, and integrate data from various sources, such as electronic health records (EHR), medical devices, claims data, and back-office enterprise data Develop data ingestion processes, including data extraction, cleansing, and validation, ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the pipeline Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts, analysts, and engineers, to define data requirements and ensure data pipelines meet the needs of data-driven initiatives Design and implement data integration strategies to merge disparate datasets, enabling comprehensive and holistic analysis Implement data governance practices and ensure compliance with healthcare data standards, regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and security protocols Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline and data model performance, identifying and addressing bottlenecks, and ensuring optimal system performance and data availability Design and implement data models that align with domain requirements, ensuring efficient data storage, retrieval, and delivery Apply data modeling best practices and standards to ensure consistency, scalability, and reusability of data models Implement data quality checks and validation processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of healthcare data Develop and enforce data governance policies and procedures, including data lineage, architecture, and metadata management Collaborate with stakeholders to define data quality metrics and establish data quality improvement initiatives Document data engineering processes, methodologies, and data flows for knowledge sharing and future reference Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and healthcare data standards to drive innovation and ensure compliance Why us? We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes. We do this through our people. You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people’s lives nationwide. Our company cares about our employees, giving you the tools and encouragement, you need to achieve the finest work of your career. Thank You! We know your time is valuable, and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may interest you. Best of luck in your search! ~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team Visit us at Acentra.com/careers/ Requirements Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field Proven experience as a Data Engineer or similar role with a focus on healthcare data Strong programming skills in object-oriented languages such as Python Proficiency in SQL Hands on experience with data integration tools, ETL/ELT frameworks, and data warehousing concepts Hands on experience with data modeling and schema design, including concepts such as star schema, snowflake schema and data normalization Familiarity with healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR), electronic health records (EHR), medical coding systems (e.g., ICD-10, SNOMED CT), and relevant healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA) Hands on experience with big data processing frameworks such as Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, etc. Working knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services (e.g., S3, Redshift, BigQuery) Experience integrating heterogeneous data sources, aligning data models and mapping between different data schemas Understanding of metadata management principles and tools for capturing, storing, and managing metadata associated with data models and semantic data layers Ability to track the flow of data and its transformations across data models, ensuring transparency and traceability Understanding of data governance principles, data quality management, and data security best practices Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work with complex datasets and data integration challenges Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams Benefits EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local law.
#LI-SF1 Benefits Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide additional protection, security, and support for your career and life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more. Compensation The pay rate for this position is $100,000 – 120,000 “Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant’s placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.”
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