Health - Data Analytics Team Analyst Internship - Multiple Positions two
Health - Data Analytics Team Analyst Internship - Multiple Positions two
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$15.95 $30.00 HourlyDepartment:
Health DepartmentJob Type:
InternExemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 15 2025
The Opportunity:
Health Data Analytics Team Analyst Internship
College to County Intern 2025 Health Department
Multiple Positions (two)
Pay Rate: $24 per hour
Job Type: Temporary College Intern
Duration: Summer 2025 Starting in June 12 weeks
Hours: 32 40 hours a week
Telework: Hybrid
Building Physical Location: Gladys McCoy Headquarters 619 NW 6th Avenue Portland OR 97209
Does This Position Require Driving a County Vehicle If so please explain why and frequency: No
TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required.
Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website.
What Does the Health Data Analytics Team Do
HDAT is the Health Departments data development and analytic team nested in the Division of Operations. HDAT specializes in SQL development SSRS reports dashboard design data visualization and business intelligence. We work on enterprise level dataset management business logic maintenance and respond to requests for long term automation solutions for manual and ad hoc reporting needs from all Divisions in the Health Department.
The Team develops expertise in collaboratively transforming healthcare data into meaningful insights with a specific focus on dashboard development.
Internship Description & Responsibilities:
Participate in various phases of a planned training and evaluation internship program.
Perform duties that help the student learn policy procedures guidelines and standards for successful work performance.
Assist in preparing project reports progress summaries spreadsheets general letters and other material.
Assist in promoting positive public relations and customer service for various programs services and activities.
Attend and participate in staff meetings trainings and workshops which provide for an incremental awareness and general knowledge of programs and current practices.
Connect with other analysts and developers in divisions across the Multnomah County Health Department.
Explore data analytic processes and development platforms.
Learning Outcomes:
Internships are inherently learning experiences for students and a description of the expected learning outcomes shows candidates how they will benefit from the experience.
Data Manipulation and Analysis Skills: Gain proficiency in using tools like Power BI and Tableau to extract clean and analyze healthrelated datasets then visualize and communicate complex health data effectively for decisionmaking at the division and department levels.
Healthcare Domain Knowledge: Acquire a better understanding of healthcare systems terminology and regulations while fostering the ability to interpret and work with diverse types of health data. Explore Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and understand how these systems receive data from external data partners. Through handson experience with MS SQL Studio you will contribute to maintaining and developing business logic for the Departments reporting datasets ensuring data accuracy and relevance.
Application of Data Privacy and Security Protocols: Gain handson experience in implementing and adhering to data privacy regulations (such as HIPAA) and security protocols specific to the Department regarding health data. You will develop an awareness of the ethical considerations surrounding health information ensuring the responsible handling and protection of sensitive data throughout the data development and analysis process.
Education and Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates should have completed or enrolled in a college/university academic institution.
Interns promote a culture of respect inclusiveness and appreciation of diverse perspectives backgrounds and values.Link to Equity and Empowerment Lens
The candidate will have relevant Technical Knowledge:
Proficiency in Data Visualization Tools: Handson experience or coursework in using data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau with emphasis on the importance of creating visualizations that are accessible and inclusive considering diverse audiences with varying levels of health literacy and cultural backgrounds.
Database Management Skills: A solid understanding of database management especially if familiar with MS SQL Studio and who appreciate the significance of accurate and representative healthcare data considering the diverse patient populations served by the healthcare system.
Programming and Scripting Skills: Candidates will adapt the programming and scripting skills criterion to the specific tools of the Health Department and have experience or coursework in programming languages relevant to health data development so the candidate can contribute to creating equitable unbiased analyses.
The candidate will have a genuine Interest in Healthcare Data:
Healthcare Domain Knowledge: Demonstrate a genuine interest in healthcare and possess foundational knowledge of healthcare systems terminologies and regulations while valuing cultural competence in healthcare understanding the impact of cultural diversity on healthcare disparities outcomes.
Ethical Considerations: Show awareness and understanding of the ethical considerations surrounding health information and the importance of an ethical framework that respects cultural differences while prioritizing equity fairness and cultural sensitivity in data handling practices.
ProblemSolving Orientation: Possess curiosity and a passion about addressing health disparities through a problemsolving mindset especially in the context of healthcare data challenges and promoting health equity through datadriven solutions.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
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Recruiter:
Cole WhitehurstEmail:
Phone:
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
8007 College InternRequired Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
