Data Analyst On Site

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Position Title: Data Analyst

Job Description: UMC Physicians is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of healthcare data systems, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. The Data Analyst will play a key role in improving patient outcomes, optimizing operational efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making within the organization.

Availability Requirements:

• Ability to work 40 hours per week, on site

Benefits: UMC Physicians offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off

• Sick Pay

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Employer Paid Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Long Term Disability (after 2 years of employment)

• Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer Insurance

• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts

• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Employee Assistance Program

Note: Some benefits require an employee contribution to participate.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze healthcare data from various sources including electronic health

records (EHR), claims data and patient surveys.

• Develop and implement data collection methodologies, ensuring accuracy,

completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Clean, validate, and preprocess data to prepare it for analysis using

statistical software and programming languages such as SQL, Python, or

R.

• Perform descriptive and inferential statistical analyses to identify trends,

patterns, and correlations in healthcare data.

• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate key

findings and insights to stakeholders including clinicians, administrators,

and executives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, clinical operations,

and quality improvement to address specific business needs and strategic

initiatives.

• Conduct ad hoc analyses and provide analytical support for special

projects, research studies, and performance improvement initiatives.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies

in healthcare analytics, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance

data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a

related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of two years of experience as a data analyst, preferably in a

healthcare setting.

• Strong programming skills in SQL, Python, R, or other relevant languages.

• Familiarity with healthcare data standards and regulations such as HIPAA,

HL7, and Meaningful Use.

• Experience with healthcare databases and data warehousing concepts

(e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, Hadoop).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to

translate technical findings into non-technical language.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic

environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or

QlikView.

• Knowledge of predictive modeling techniques and machine learning

algorithms.

• Understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare delivery processes.

Environmental Conditions:

Works in well-lighted, heated and ventilated building. Exposure to blood borne pathogens are of low risk.

Physical Requirements:

Work is of medium demand; walking and sitting most of the time while on duty. Adequate hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills required. Visual acuity and writing skills necessary for factual documentation. Hours may vary to accommodate the needs of the corporation.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature of the work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources. *

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