Data Engineer

Join GRAND Mental Health as a Remote Data Engineer (preference for Oklahoma) working under the Director of Clinical Informatics. In this role, you’ll help build and maintain the systems that keep clinical data accurate, compliant, and ready to support day-to-day care and executive reporting.

What you’ll do

You will oversee and improve the electronic medical system and related clinical data platforms, including integrations, reporting, and ongoing data system reliability. Working closely with Clinical and Operations management, you’ll help shape clinical informatics project goals and scope, coordinate agency-wide system activities with Data Analysts, and translate stakeholder needs into practical system enhancements.

• Manage and allocate resources for project requests and service desk ticket requests to support customer satisfaction and efficient system use.
• Communicate with management about concerns and issues affecting the EHR, HIPAA compliance, and other compliance or governmental incentive programs.
• Implement and enhance applications, tools, and processes that assist clinicians in managing client care data and supporting healthcare delivery.
• Oversee application implementation and system customization, including alerts and hard stops, data integration, order generation, document entry automation, and workflow adherence enforcement.
• Interpret, modify, analyze, and design clinical data and information systems.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to evaluate current EHR functionality and build consensus on future application needs using efficient decision-making.
• Research client data across multiple applications to resolve discrepancies and improve workflows.
• Lead development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of clinical data systems.
• Monitor and report quality data related to the EHR and clinical software applications.
• Oversee configuration and setup of new users within clinical systems related to the EHR.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for issues within the electronic health record and data analytics platforms.
• Maintain transparency through project status updates, escalation of problems, and leadership-ready data overview reports.
• Work calmly and patiently in a high-stress, demanding environment, and demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures to assist in crisis.

This position also includes support responsibilities such as implementing solutions for system-related problems in coordination with the team to minimize operational impact, plus maintaining clear communication during escalations and project updates.

What you bring

• BA/BS degree in Information Management, Computer or Data Science, Healthcare Administration (or related field) preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Master’s degree in a clinical discipline, Computer or Data Science, or Healthcare related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in information systems/EHR/data analysis required.
• 3+ years of experience in Power BI and MS SQL required.
• 3+ years of experience in a clinical setting such as Medical, Behavioral Health, or Rehabilitation preferred.
• Preferred: experience in systems implementations and support, including system configuration, custom development, maintenance, and software upgrades.
• Preferred: experience in MS SQL server administration.
• Strong analytical skills with essential problem-solving and PC skills (including Excel and pivot tables).
• Strong understanding of relational databases and data structure.
• Strong technical foundation in data analysis and visualization tools.
• Understanding of IT application, infrastructure, and security requirements.
• Knowledge of ECHO and/or current electronic health/medical records system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Understanding of medical terminology and workflows is critical.
• Ability to compile, code, categorize, or verify information/data with detail-oriented accuracy.
• Methodical, pragmatic problem-solving and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle difficult situations professionally with clients and healthcare providers, while maintaining confidentiality of medical, financial, and legal information.
• Must have adequate individual coping skills.
• Proficient in typing a minimum of 50 words per minute.

Location: Tulsa, OK (remote). Compensation: USD 100,000 - 105,000 per year. Experience: 3+ years. Travel/attendance: Regular and predictable attendance required; may require holidays and/or after-hours on-call as requested, plus job-related travel. Physical requirement: must be physically able to lift computer equipment up to 25 lbs.

Technologies you’ll work with

• Power BI
• MS SQL, MS SQL server
• Excel (including pivot tables)
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• ECHO
• Electronic health record (EHR) and electronic health/medical records system