lead development, processes, methodology and operations of the MDM program under the Data Governance Office
lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise MDM solutions for healthcare master data domains (Patient, Provider, Location, Payer, and Reference Data) within MDM tools
manage and optimize provider and member master data to ensure accurate identity resolution and record matching
develop and maintain data matching, survivorship, and standardization rules to reduce duplicates and improve data consistency
collaborate with business areas and ancillary system teams to ensure accurate integration of master data across platforms
ensure compliance with healthcare interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR) and regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and CMS reporting guidelines
establish and monitor data quality KPIs related to master data (duplicate rates, merge accuracy, record completeness, standardization compliance)
conduct root cause analysis for data discrepancies affecting patient identity, billing accuracy, provider attribution, and regulatory submissions
lead data governance activities for assigned domains, including defining data ownership, stewardship workflows, and data policies around MDM
support audits and accreditation processes by ensuring master data accuracy and traceability
partner with analytics and population health teams to ensure trusted master data supports data quality reporting
document data definitions, lineage, metadata, and business rules related to master data entities
identify automation and optimization opportunities in identity resolution and data stewardship workflows
Requirements
5–8+ years of experience in master data management, data governance, or healthcare data management roles
2+ years of leadership and proficiency in the design and development of data focused solutions and tooling (including SQL and NoSQL)
proven experience implementing enterprise master data management frameworks within master data management tools (e.g., Ataccama, Informatica MDM, Reltio, IBM InfoSphere, or similar)
proven experience supporting regulatory reporting, payer audits, or value-based care initiatives
experience in hospitals, health systems, payer organizations, or healthcare technology companies preferred
demonstrated experience leading cross-functional MDM or data governance initiatives
Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Health Information Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field required
Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
relevant certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP), MDM platform certifications, or equivalent are a plus