What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Analyst (Researcher 3 - PN 20013755) position at Ohio Department of Health?
What You'll Do
As a Researcher 3, you’ll lead complex, data‑driven projects that advance access to primary care, dental, and mental health services across Ohio. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders to analyze statewide indicators, inform shortage area designations, and support programs that bring critical healthcare to underserved populations. Duties include:
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
Job Skills: Research
Technical Skills: Data Analytics, Database Administration, Data Visualization, Public Health
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Interpreting Data
Educational Transcript Requirements
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
Organization
Health
Agency Contact Name and Information
Steven G will contact you if selected for interview.
Unposting Date
Apr 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Health Department Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$30.55
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Research
Technical Skills
Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Database Administration, Public Health
Professional Skills
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Continuous Improvement
Agency Overview
Primary Care Analyst (Researcher 3)
About Us
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The Center of Public Health Excellence (CPHE) focuses on systems changes to eliminate population-level disparities in Ohio.
As a Researcher 3, you’ll lead complex, data‑driven projects that advance access to primary care, dental, and mental health services across Ohio. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders to analyze statewide indicators, inform shortage area designations, and support programs that bring critical healthcare to underserved populations. Duties include:
- Coordinate multi‑stakeholder research initiatives on access, disparities, and workforce needs in primary care, dental, and mental health—partnering with ODH units, other state agencies, consultants, and community organizations.
- Use statistical and data visualization tools (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS, Tableau) to prepare technical analyses, reports, and dashboards; ensure data quality by resolving missing or inconsistent data.
- Analyze statewide indicators for the Statewide Primary Care Needs Assessment; evaluate geographies and populations against Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) criteria to guide recruitment/retention strategies.
- Leverage sources such as the Health Professions Data Warehouse, licensure databases, provider surveys, Medicaid claims, and census data to assess shortage areas and quantify need.
- Develop and distribute maps and visualizations of shortage areas and clinician placements.
- Design and implement research projects addressing access, disparities, workforce, and special populations (e.g., migrant workers, homeless individuals, residents of public housing).
- Prepare reports on underserved populations and provider distribution; compile data for grants and contribute to needs assessment sections.
- Support updates to the Statewide Rational Service Area Plan; track HPSA/MUA designations.
- Serve as a technical resource to federal partners, communities, and the public; participate in state/federal workgroups; deliver trainings and presentations on shortage designation and access needs.
- 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in planning & conducting research studies using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques & preparing reports, records &/or technical evaluations related to research conducted.
- 12 mos. exp. as Researcher 2, 66922.
- Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Statistics or Research related field (e.g., Public Health, Epidemiology)
- Experience with computer software (e.g., ArcGIS, Microsoft Office: Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience working with statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS)
- Experience conducting statistical analysis
- Experience in writing technical reports using health related data
- Experience in working with health programs related to either rural health or healthcare workforce
- Experience in developing and delivering presentations
- Experience in monitoring & developing program evaluation instruments (e.g., surveys, performance metrics)
- Experience in different research methods (e.g., literature reviews, web-based reviews, survey)
Job Skills: Research
Technical Skills: Data Analytics, Database Administration, Data Visualization, Public Health
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Interpreting Data
Educational Transcript Requirements
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
Organization
Health
Agency Contact Name and Information
Steven G will contact you if selected for interview.
Unposting Date
Apr 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Health Department Building
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$30.55
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Research
Technical Skills
Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Database Administration, Public Health
Professional Skills
Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Continuous Improvement
Agency Overview
Primary Care Analyst (Researcher 3)
About Us
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.
The Center of Public Health Excellence (CPHE) focuses on systems changes to eliminate population-level disparities in Ohio.
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