QA -Intermediate

We are looking for a QA -Intermediate to support our client based in Tallahassee, FL

US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY.

This is a Remote position.

*********no third parties and no sponsorship******* 

Who we are

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in beautiful Miami, FL, TECKpert is a tech consulting and staff augmentation firm. At TECKpert, we offer a contingent workforce built for any size digital transformation project. Experts in design, development, IT, analytics and marketing, provide innovative digital solutions to achieve success in our new economy. Our leaders identify the technical talent best suited to bolster our client’s capabilities, across all industries, including, healthcare, government, finance, legal, real estate, and startups.

The Florida Department of Health Division of Disease Control and Health Protection Bureau of Epidemiology is looking for a QA to add to their team.

Contractor will perform the following tasks in the time and manner specified:
6.1.1. Conduct and submit daily quality and field-level completeness review of all data stored in the ELR
database in accordance with the industry and HL7 translation standards, as directed by the
Department.
6.1.2. Participate in weekly meetings with surveillance systems staff to document business
requirements and system deficiencies, as directed by the Department.
6.1.3. Provide troubleshooting and laboratory interpretation assistance to Merlin and ELR to
Department users within 24 hours of the user reporting the problem, as directed by the
Department.
6.1.4. Respond daily (in writing or via phone consultation) to inquiries received through the ELR
assistance mailbox, as directed by the Department.
6.1.5. Provide daily consultation (in writing or via phone) to ELR data providers (hospitals and
laboratories) regarding HL7 data submission standards and the Department’s ELR submission
requirements, as directed by the Department.
6.1.6. Participate in weekly ELR meetings to document errors found and consult with the technical team
on a resolution, as directed by the Department.
6.1.7. Perform queries using SQL and produce ad hoc reports and datasets of ELR data collected by the
Bureau of Epidemiology, as directed by the Department.
6.1.8. Maintain in a spreadsheet and distribution list the contact information for ELR data providers and
their associated stage in ELR participation.
6.1.9. Update the spreadsheet and distribution list weekly, as directed by the Department.
6.1.10. Assist in data collection and analysis daily for disaster response, as directed by the Department.
6.1.11. Collaborate with the DCHP information technology teams, as directed by the Department.
6.1.12. Attend meetings to develop business requirements for the DCHP overall strategic effort for
integration and interoperability of its systems and software, as directed by the Department.

This opportunity is for a full-time, 1.5 year contract position with possible extensions and pay commensurate with experience up to $50/hour or $104,000 per year. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance available after 30 days of hire.

Qualifications you need -

A successful QA -Intermediate candidate possesses years of experience in below mentioned skills-

5.1. Surveillance Systems Related Experience:
5.1.1. One year of experience working in infectious disease surveillance and surveillance systems in the
last five years.
5.1.2. One year of experience working with electronic medical records using the Health Level 7 (HL7)
messaging standard.
5.1.3. One year of experience working with hospital medical records and records management systems.
5.1.4. One year of experience performing ELR validation and quality assurance tasks.

Microsoft Office Experience: 
5.2.1. Two years of experience in the last five years working with the Microsoft Office Suite; including
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Statistical Analysis Related Experience:

5.3.1. One year of experience with a statistical analysis software package such as SAS or SPSS in the last
five years.
5.3.2. Two years of experience performing SQL queries and utilizing SAS to organize information into
reports and interpret findings.

Education:
5.4.1. Completion of one graduate level biostatistics course.
5.4.2. Completion of two graduate level public health courses in the last five years.

Working with us

Working with TECKpert means more options. As new opportunities arise, you tell us what you think is a good fit for you. What industries interest you most? Do you prefer an on-location, 9-5? Or would you want a flexible schedule and remote work? We proudly offer a wide variety of roles. Many of our TECKperts enjoy coworking and skills training coupled with the stability of full-time employment. We believe TECKpert gives today's digital professionals an agile path to start and advance their career. All of our opportunities require at least 20 hours per week and can be one to twelve months in length. Choose the opportunity that matches your interest and desired cadence. 

TECKpert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.