GDIT is seeking a Public Health Vocabulary Specialist to join our CDC team in support of the Public Health Information Network Vocabulary Access and Distribution System (PHIN VADS) project.  In this role, you will work with the CDC customers to implement HL7 guides for various CDC programs, publish vocabulary content through proprietary application, and support internal and external users through their CDC mailboxes using a ticketing system.

Work Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

HOW A PUBLIC HEALTH VOCABULARY SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Identify existing medical vocabulary and terminology options (e.g., LOINC, SNOMED, RXNORM) which could be used to support data elements in the Message Mapping GuidesProvide expertise in SNOMED, LOINC, ICD, UCUM, HL7 value sets and other EHR-related standardsInteract with Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs), such as LOINC and SNOMED to standardize data elements and values in the Message Mapping Guide that does not currently exist in their code systems but can be beneficial to other users outside of public healthIdentify or develop vocabulary options for harmonizing similar data elements across national notifiable conditions/diseases and provide advice to CDC program staff in terms of how best to harmonize and standardize data elements across national notifiable conditionsCreate Best Practices for vocabulary work applied to Message Mapping Guide developmentCreate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that describe in detail how vocabulary work is performed for Message Mapping Guide developmentInteract with CDC programs and partners to maintain standardized vocabulary content needed for electronic messages and systemsMap new vocabulary in Message Mapping Guides to legacy data elementsDevelop and update standardized vocabulary content needed for electronic messages and systemsDeploy vocabulary content using proprietary application (UAF) for PHIN VADS systemManage internal/external customer requests via mailboxes to keep track of work and follow SOPs

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:  BA/BS or equivalentRequired Experience:  Minimum of five years of related experienceRequired Technical Skills:Minimum of five years of clinical/medical work experienceExperience with business requirement capture / requirements analysisWorking knowledge and experience applying clinical reference terminologies and coding schemes (i.e., SNOMED, RxNorm, LOINC, ICD9, CPT).

Security Clearance:  Must have an active CDC Public Trust

Required Skills and Abilities:

Ability to initiate joint design and development efforts and collaborate with stakeholders to review business, technical and data requirements, and ensure data accuracy and qualityMust be able to effectively communicate with stakeholders and team

Preferred Skills:

Experience with HL7 messaging structureExperience with Service Now ticketing system or equivalent

Location:  Remote

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays