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Registry Specialist Supervisor

Are you ready to take your career to new heights at the Department of Health as a Registry Specialist Supervisor? In this role, your leadership will play a crucial part in strengthening the technological backbone of the Commonwealth's public health infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to drive innovation and ensure the accuracy and integrity of critical health information systems. This is a high-impact position where you will be responsible for managing sophisticated technical operations and safeguarding the health of all Pennsylvanians through advanced data stewardship. Do not miss out on this premier opportunity to make an impact and advance your career—apply today! 


Requirements

As a Registry Specialist Supervisor, you will provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the daily operations of the Pennsylvania Immunization Electronic Registry System (PIERS) within the Health Level Seven (HL7) Interoperability and Data Quality Unit. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and controlling the unit's core functions to ensure seamless data integration and system integrity. You will lead a specialized team dedicated to the promotion, implementation, and maintenance of standards-based interoperability between PIERS and external information systems. This collaborative effort facilitates the secure and efficient transfer of immunization records among health care providers, educational institutions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other Immunization Information Systems partners.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
  • Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Please direct all telework questions to Alex Dondero at adondero@pa.gov. 
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year as a Registry Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • One year of professional healthcare data management experience.


Other Requirements:
  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

Veterans:

  • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
    • your score may be lower than deserved.
    • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.
Date Posted
02/12/2026
Job Reference
CS-2026-42663-39028
Organization
Department of Health, HL Div Immnztn Info Sys Tchlgy
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Category
Administrative
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