Public Health Terminologist (Public Trust)
HireClearedTalent · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $165,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Design and implement public health terminology and data standards.
- Modernize terminology tools and support data strategy.
- Map laboratory data to standardized vocabularies.
- Collaborate on emerging public health data standards.
- Improve public health data quality and consistency.
About the role
Public Health Terminologist
HireClearedTalent is seeking a Public Health Vocabulary Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support critical data governance initiatives. This role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing terminology and data standards solutions to enhance interoperability, data quality, and public health surveillance across federal, state, and local programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Implement Terminology Solutions: Develop and integrate public health coding systems and standards (LOINC, SNOMED, ICD-10, FHIR, HL7) to enable seamless data exchange across clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological systems.
- Data Standards Strategy & Modernization: Provide expert guidance on data standards and vocabulary authoring to support modernization of terminology tools, particularly within CDC environments.
- Vocabulary Mapping & Analysis: Research and map complex laboratory assays and scientific data to standardized vocabularies to support accurate reporting, analytics, and surveillance.
- Collaboration & Standards Development: Partner with development teams and stakeholders to create, refine, and implement emerging public health data standards.
- Data Quality Improvement: Analyze datasets and apply advanced data practices to improve the quality, consistency, and usability of public health data.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience as a Public Health Terminologist or related role.
- Strong experience with public health coding systems and standards, including: LOINC, SNOMED, ICD-10-CM, USCDI+, FHIR / HL7 messaging.
- Knowledge of vocabulary authoring procedures.
- Experience providing data standards strategy and modernization support (preferably for CDC or similar organizations).
- Ability to interpret complex scientific, laboratory, and surveillance terminology.
- Proven experience mapping laboratory assays to standardized vocabularies.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in state, local, or federal public health environments.
- Hands-on experience implementing public health standards in healthcare or laboratory systems.
- Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, SAS, R, or Python.
- Familiarity with PHINVADS.
- Knowledge of infectious disease surveillance and public health informatics.
- Advanced degree (MA/MS) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Health Informatics.
Why Join
This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute to national public health data initiatives, improve interoperability, and support critical disease surveillance efforts—all in a fully remote environment.
Key skills/competency
- Public Health Terminology
- Data Governance
- Interoperability
- LOINC
- SNOMED
- ICD-10
- FHIR
- HL7
- Data Standards
- Public Health Surveillance
Skills & topics
- Public Health
- Terminologist
- Data Governance
- SME
- Information Technology
- Project Manager
- Remote
- Public Trust
- LOINC
- SNOMED
- ICD-10
- FHIR
- HL7
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 10+ years of Public Health Terminology experience and specific coding systems (LOINC, SNOMED, ICD-10, FHIR/HL7).
- Showcase expertise: Emphasize your experience in data standards strategy, vocabulary authoring, and mapping laboratory assays.
- Demonstrate clearance ability: Clearly state your ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Address preferred qualifications: Mention any experience with data analysis tools or public health informatics.
- Apply online: Submit your application through the HireClearedTalent portal, ensuring all required fields are completed accurately.
Technical preparation
Master public health coding systems: LOINC, SNOMED, ICD-10.,Understand FHIR/HL7 messaging standards.,Practice mapping laboratory assays to vocabularies.,Familiarize with data analysis tools (SQL, R, Python).
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex data governance challenge you solved.,How do you ensure data quality and consistency?,How do you collaborate with diverse technical teams?,Explain your approach to interpreting scientific terminology.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Public Health Terminologist role at HireClearedTalent?
- The Public Health Terminologist position at HireClearedTalent offers a competitive salary of up to $165,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Is the Public Health Terminologist position remote or on-site?
- This Public Health Terminologist position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere within the U.S., including the District of Columbia.
- What type of clearance is required for the Public Health Terminologist job?
- A Public Trust clearance is required for the Public Health Terminologist role. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain this clearance.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Public Health Terminologist at HireClearedTalent?
- The Public Health Terminologist will design and implement terminology solutions, develop data standards strategies, map data to vocabularies, collaborate on standards, and improve data quality for public health initiatives.
- What coding systems and standards are essential for the Public Health Terminologist role?
- Essential coding systems and standards include LOINC, SNOMED, ICD-10-CM, USCDI+, and FHIR/HL7 messaging. Strong experience with these is required.
- What educational background is required for the Public Health Terminologist position?
- A Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) is the minimum educational requirement for the Public Health Terminologist role. An advanced degree is preferred.
- Does HireClearedTalent prefer candidates with specific public health experience for the Terminologist role?
- HireClearedTalent prefers candidates with experience in state, local, or federal public health environments, and hands-on experience implementing public health standards in healthcare or laboratory systems.
- What are the key benefits of joining HireClearedTalent as a Public Health Terminologist?
- Joining HireClearedTalent offers a high-impact opportunity to contribute to national public health data initiatives, improve interoperability, and support critical disease surveillance efforts, all within a remote work environment.