Public Health Program Specialist - Health Infomatics

JOB TITLE: Public Health Program Specialist (Health Informatics)

JOB CLASS NUMBER: PRF581

PAY GRADE: G12

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME: 25011 AHD

REPORTS TO: Director of Public Health

SUPERVISORY WORK: None

HOURS: Monday-Thursday, 40 hours per week, with additional after‑hours work performed as needed.

WAGE: $25.00 per hour

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Health Informatics Program Manager, this position is responsible for supporting and managing key components of the department's Health Informatics initiatives and related public health programs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze data for all Public Health programs as needed.

• Produce statistical reports using program‑generated data.

• Develop public‑facing reports and dashboards to communicate Public Health data.

• Support departmental data needs and assist with identifying trends for reporting and decision‑making.

• Serve as a liaison to the Amarillo Area Public Health Board and the Amarillo Hospital District Indigent Care and Funding Priorities Committee.

• Support the department's electronic medical record (EMR) systems and associated workflows.

• Assist with staff training on departmental computer programs.

• Serve as the designated backup for the Local Responsible Party.

• Coordinate staff onboarding and manage Learning Management System (Lexipol) activities.

• Conduct program evaluations and quality assurance reviews.

• Assist with departmental record retention processes.

• Assist in maintaining inventory records and submitting required documentation for audits across grant‑funded and non‑grant programs, including inventory audits for the City of Amarillo, Amarillo Public Health, and DSHS State (GC 11).

• Participate in training sessions, exercises, and drills, including preparation of pre‑ and post‑exercise documentation.

• Participate in public health preparedness and emergency response activities.

• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a bachelor's degree in health informatics, Public Health, Information Technology or other related field. Valid Texas Driver's License reliable transportation with proof of current vehicle insurance, required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the Public Health ten essential functions.

• Knowledge of the HIPAA Privacy Act.

• Knowledge of the design and presentation of training programs.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Skills to use a computer with Microsoft Office for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.

• Skills to operate small office equipment, including a multi-function copy machine, fax machine and multi-line telephone systems.

• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.

• Ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate manner.

• Ability to travel out of town for trainings and seminars.

• Ability to work an after-hours schedule as required.

• Ability to drive to off-site locations including patient homes and meetings within Potter and Randall counties.

• Ability to quickly change focus and priorities to address competing priorities, as necessary.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is will be required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, hear, pull, lift, push, reach, perform repetitive motions, speak, stand, shout, walk and run. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a dynamic environment characterized by frequent changes in goals, priorities, and operational needs. This role requires the ability to remain flexible, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, reassess priorities in real time, and respond effectively to new information, emerging public health issues, and evolving departmental expectations.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.