Marshall University
Data Collection and Integration Specialist- 2 positions available
About the job
Job Description
Position Summary
The Data Collection & Integration Specialist is responsible for coordinating the acquisition, validation, integration, and management of data generated from clinical systems, remote monitoring devices, telehealth platforms, participant-reported outcomes, and administrative data sources. The position ensures data quality, interoperability, security, and timely reporting while supporting program operations, evaluation, and performance monitoring activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinate data collection from electronic health records, connected monitoring devices, telehealth systems, and other approved platforms.
• Manage data integration processes across multiple technology vendors and participating clinical sites.
• Monitor data completeness, timeliness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Conduct routine validation, reconciliation, and quality assurance reviews.
• Develop and maintain data dictionaries, reporting specifications, and metadata documentation.
• Support interface development, testing, and troubleshooting between participating systems.
• Create automated data transfer processes and reporting workflows.
• Collaborate with information technology teams to support interoperability and secure data exchange.
• Maintain audit trails, data governance documentation, and security controls.
• Prepare datasets for evaluation, reporting, and operational analytics.
• Generate routine and ad hoc performance reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Assist with implementation of HIPAA-compliant data management procedures and access controls.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Healthcare data management principles.
• Electronic health record systems and interoperability.
• Data quality assessment and validation.
• Database management and reporting tools.
• Information security and privacy compliance.
• Strong troubleshooting and project coordination skills.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
Experience
• Two years of experience in healthcare data management, reporting, health informatics, or systems integration.
• Experience working with healthcare databases and electronic health records.
Education
• Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
Experience
• Experience with HL7, FHIR, APIs, interoperability standards, or health information exchange.
• Experience supporting remote patient monitoring, telehealth, or population health initiatives.
• Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Python, or similar data tools.