Full time
California Department of Health Care Services
Sacramento, CA, USA
Job Description And Duties The Research Scientist Supervisor I (RS Sup I) is responsible for the supervision and operation of the Unit. The Unit serves as lead for developing and implementing research/evaluation methodologies, performance/outcome metrics, and data management efforts measuring the social determinants of health and their impact on health care quality, equity and outcomes. The Unit assesses the impact of Medi-Cal policies and programs on health disparities; assesses eligibility, access, utilization, and expenditures in the context of equity, including the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic and the health disparities that were further perpetuated due to the pandemic; and provides analytic/technical support for data collection and implementing evidence-based programs and best practices to reduce health disparities. The RS Sup I establishes a positive workplace environment that emphasizes learning and continuous improvement, embraces actionable data, and seeks...