Denver SAS® Users Group

Posting Date: January 26, 2012
Position: Biostatistician I
Location: Colorado Foundation for Medical Care (CFMC), Denver, CO

Founded in 1970, the Colorado Foundation for Medical Care (CFMC) has grown to be one of the most experienced and respected medical quality improvement organizations (QIOs) in the United States. CFMC, the official QIO for the state of Colorado since 1974, works collaboratively with government programs, health providers, and managed care companies to improve the quality of health care. To learn more about CFMC, check out our website at www.CFMC.org EOE.

Description
Responsible for design, analysis and interpretation of health care projects.  Performs high-level statistical analysis for their assigned tasks and assists other analytic staff members as needed for statistical analyses. Assists in report-writing and data presentation.  Must be proficient in SAS and use of relational databases (SQL).

Requirements
Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics or equivalent field required and three (3) years experience applying analysis and statistics to health care industry preferred.  Experience in technical writing preferred.

Email resume to humanresources@cfmc.org.  Please let us know in the subject line that you found this job posting on the Denver SAS Users Group job board. 

Salary Range
$69,788 to $85,272

Posting Date: January 26, 2012
Position: Health Economist
Location: Colorado Foundation for Medical Care (CFMC), Denver, CO

Founded in 1970, the Colorado Foundation for Medical Care (CFMC) has grown to be one of the most experienced and respected medical quality improvement organizations (QIOs) in the United States. CFMC, the official QIO for the state of Colorado since 1974, works collaboratively with government programs, health providers, and managed care companies to improve the quality of health care. To learn more about CFMC, check out our website at www.CFMC.org EOE.

Description
Responsible for design, analysis and interpretation of health care projects related to cost, return on investment, and other related health economic issues.  May perform high-level analysis for their assigned tasks and assists other analytic staff members as needed for analyses.
Assists in report-writing and data presentation. Current position requires experience with predictive actuarial modeling, return on investment (ROI) cost analyses, and/or commercial off the shelf (COTS) vendor/products.

Requirements
Master’s degree in Health Economics or equivalent field required.
Must be experienced in SAS programming, relational databases (SQL), and basic statistics and/or econometrics. Three (3) years experience analyzing health care data preferred.

Email resume to humanresources@cfmc.org.  Please let us know in the subject line that you found this job posting on the Denver SAS Users Group job board.

Salary Range
$62,046 to $77,500

Posting Date: January 26, 2012
Position: Health Data Analyst
Location: Colorado Foundation for Medical Care (CFMC), Denver, CO

Founded in 1970, the Colorado Foundation for Medical Care (CFMC) has grown to be one of the most experienced and respected medical quality improvement organizations (QIOs) in the United States. CFMC, the official QIO for the state of Colorado since 1974, works collaboratively with government programs, health providers, and managed care companies to improve the quality of health care. To learn more about CFMC, check out our website at www.CFMC.org EOE.

Description
Responsible for statistical analysis and data presentation for health-care projects. Works closely with biostatistician and other analytic staff to perform high-level statistical analysis as needed.
Must have experience with statistical software (SAS preferred), spreadsheet, and word processing for the PC.

Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in a relevant field such as public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or related field, and three (3) years professional experience using statistics; two (2) years experience in the area of health care research activities desirable. Experience in technical writing preferred.

Email resume to humanresources@cfmc.org.  Please let us know in the subject line that you found this job posting on the Denver SAS Users Group job board. 

Salary Range
$54,662 to $66,809

Posting Date: January 6, 2012
Position: Data Specialist / SAS Programmer II
Location: Kaiser Permanente, Denver, CO

The Data Specialist / SAS Programmer 2 works in conjunction with the Biostatisticians and Programmers to manage all aspects of data manipulation, ensuring data quality and maintaining data integrity for one or more complex studies through the use of high level SAS programming.  Maintains & supports a culture of compliance, ethics & integrity. Maintains knowledge of policies & procedures & performs in accordance w/ the Principles of Responsibilities & applicable regulatory requirements, external laws & accreditation standards. Appropriately reports observed fraud or abuse.

Essential Functions:
• Operationalize research protocols. Participate in multi-site projects by writing/testing/running efficient code at the multiple sites.
 Identify and resolve complex problems using knowledge, background and interactive problem solving and troubleshooting techniques. 
• Develop QA programs and resolve any issues in the data. 
• Notify appropriate Kaiser Permanente Colorado (KPCO) departments of issues discovered in the data so that the issues can be resolved in the source data.
• Serve as the data expert on all data elements to be used for a study. 
• Communicate issues around the data elements and propose alternatives to make the data as complete and accurate as possible. 
• Develop a structure in the data tables to accommodate the large volume of data used for a study that spans multiple years and multiple systems within KPCO.
• Act as a thought partner with clients to identify key areas and priorities for focus, based on data analysis.
• Contribute to programming for KPCO or multi-site projects. 
• Provide the data for study development or manuscript preparation.
• Demonstrate experience in relational database structures, research methods, sampling techniques, and system testing.
• Participate in the development of registries/databases, including base definition, structure, documentation, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, and protection.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of data in master files and various support tools, such as data dictionaries to be used by the Biostatisticians, to conduct federally funded research.
• Coordinate data transfers and data reconciliation.  Follow IRB approved protocols, Business Associate Agreements, and Data Use Agreements to transfer data between agencies. 
• Act as a liaison between Programmers and Biostatisicians to create analytic data sets for research purposes.
• Ensure data management best practices and knowledge thereof in a standardized, transparent, and efficient manner. 
• Assume responsibility as a partner for the planning, resourcing, and execution of relevant internal and external data management activities to obtain clean databases within a specified timeframe. 
• Openly review code with team members to ensure high quality results and share techniques employed. 
• Develop knowledge and professional skills through continuing education, cross training, literature, and attendance at departmental meetings.
• Adhere to federal and local regulations and KPCO Standard Operating Procedures governing research.  Maintain compliance when manipulating large volumes of patient data, both internal to KPCO and from external agencies.  Follow the IRB approved protocols on federally funded grants as well as on internally funded projects. Adhere to the research protocols for maintaining HIPAA compliance when accessing, manipulating, storing, and transferring data.  Partner with Investigators to adhere to the research requirements outlined in the study protocol and data use agreements report all violation/deviations immediately to the Investigator and IRB.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree required
• 3 years SAS programming or 2 years with SAS Base Certification
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems & make recommendations for solutions based on independent analysis.
• Requires minimal guidance to work and communicate with individuals having varying levels of knowledge and expertise, in all areas of job function.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters Preferred
• Health care/research experience preferred
• Working knowledge of the KP data systems preferred.

Location:  10065 East Harvard Ave  Denver, CO 80231

Hiring Salary Range:  $50K - $77K depending on experience, plus excellent benefits package

Posting Date: December 23, 2011
Position: SAS Programmer
Location: Denver VA Medical Center, Denver, CO

Cardiovascular Outcomes Research

We are looking for an experienced SAS Programmer who has worked in a healthcare research environment.  Responsibilities include compilation of data from various sources for creation of datasets for research and quality reporting.  Candidate is required to possess strong proficiency in SAS programming with macro capabilities (SAS Basic and SAS Macro).  Additionally candidate will write and update system, user and technical documentation. Experience in research design, large data sets, and database design is required. Interviewed applicants might be asked to take a SAS proficiency test.  The position is located in Denver, Colorado and there is no travel required.

If interested please contact Meg Plomondon at Meg.Plomondon@va.gov.

Posting Date: December 15, 2011
Position: Statistical Research Specialist – RADARS*
Location: Denver Health, Denver, CO

The Research Department of Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, a division of Denver Health, is accepting applications for a full time Statistical Research Specialist - RADARS

The SRS gathers data from disparate sources, develops and maintains database applications, and analyzes using qualitative and quantitative (statistical) methods; assist research director, assistant research director and other project members in data analysis planning, analysis, and reporting.

This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone with a desire to be a part of a team that is a leader in public health research. Some of our research studies include, but are not limited to, prescription drug abuse, analgesics toxicity (over-the-counter pain relievers), Phase II and Phase III drug trials for new antidotes, antivenom research studies (snakes, spiders, etc.) and literature reviews.

Qualifications: Education – Bachelors degree – Masters preferred (Biostatistics, Public Health or Epidemiology) with significant training in research and statistical evaluation methods. 

Experience: Two years experience conducting applied research or program evaluation in community and/or organizational setting or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.  Experience with Toyota Lean systems preferred.

EOE M/F/D/V

For more information and/or to apply online please visit www.rmpdc.org and/or www.denverhealth.org
* The Researched, Abuse, Diversion and Addiction-Related Surveillance (RADARS®) System provides timely and geographic-specific data to the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, policymakers and medical/public health officials to aid in understanding trends in the abuse, misuse, and diversion of prescription drugs in the United States. The RADARS System is composed of four signal detection systems and a Scientific Advisory Board and is an independent operation of the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center (RMPDC).

The RADARS System measures rates of abuse, misuse and diversion throughout the United States, contributing to the understanding of trends and aiding the development of effective interventions. These data assist pharmaceutical companies in fulfillment of their regulatory obligations such as risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS).

For more info on RADARS System: www.radars.org

Denver Health is an integrated, efficient and high-quality health care system serving as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation. Denver Health integrates acute hospital and emergency care with public and community health to deliver preventative, primary and acute care services.

Conveniently located just south of downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.  

The Research Department of Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, a division of Denver Health, is accepting applications for a full time Biostatistician

This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone with a desire to be a part of a team that is a leader in public health research. Some of our research studies include, but are not limited to, prescription drug abuse, analgesics toxicity (over-the-counter pain relievers), Phase II and Phase III drug trials for new antidotes, antivenom research studies (snakes, spiders, etc.) and literature reviews.  This position will be focused on prescription drug abuse research. 

The successful candidate must have at least five years experience in applied statistics  inclusive of statistical analysis plan development. You will supervise Statistical Research Specialists and conduct statistical research and analyses to provide information to principle investigator(s), management, and regulatory agencies.

You will not be performing any direct bench or clinical (patient) research.

A Masters degree in Statistics or an other discipline with training in both basic and advanced statistical methods or comparable education and experience is required.  The ideal candidate should be proficient with generalized linear models, and analysis of longitudinal and time series data. Experience with submission of statistical reports to regulatory bodies is helpful.

A Doctoral degree is preferred.

Some other requirements include but are not limited to: fluency in Excel, Word, and Access with a proficiency in SAS and  SPSS, good verbal and written communication skills, excellent customer service skills and the ability to summarize detailed information in an organized and concise manner.
EOE M/F/D/V

Denver Health is an integrated, efficient and high-quality health care system serving as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation. Denver Health integrates acute hospital and emergency care with public and community health to deliver preventative, primary and acute care services.

Conveniently located just south of downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.