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Role Description

The State Data Specialist centralizes and manages all state reporting responsibilities for assigned state(s) within the Hearing Screen program. This role ensures data accuracy, strengthens state compliance, and directly influences program certification outcomes. The Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for state reporting agencies and supports internal teams through training, workflow oversight, and data reconciliation activities.

• Respond to state requests (TEHDI) for information within 24–48 hours and verify data accuracy prior to submission.
• Participate in state EHDI calls, maintain current knowledge of reporting requirements, and ensure site participation and documentation of attendance.
• Act as the primary liaison between the organization and state reporting entities to support compliance and clear communication.
• Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to staff involved in state data reporting processes.
• Manage weekly data workflows, including running filters, assigning pending records, merging patient files, adding missed infants, and processing transfers and refusals.
• Reconcile Soundata records with state databases (TEHDI) to ensure accuracy, alignment, and complete reporting.
• Maintain and update scorecard and certification tracking tools to support program performance and audit readiness.
• Monitor daily data submissions and validate accuracy to ensure timely, compliant reporting.
• Track and follow outpatient rescreen appointment outcomes to support state requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 6 months of experience with healthcare data reporting or state compliance work.
• Preferred: Experience with Soundata or similar data/reporting systems.
• Preferred: Familiarity with the TX TEHDI system.
• Preferred: Familiarity with newborn hearing screening programs, EHDI reporting, or public health data systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to train and support team members.
• Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and HSAs.
• 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company.
• Voluntary plans available with convenient payroll deductions.

Company Description

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies, and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate, and clinically excellent services to women, babies, and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices.

• The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality improvement, and safety initiatives.

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.