Data Analyst

Under direct supervision of the Director of Clinical Informatics, the primary responsibility of the Data Analyst I is to create, revise, and implement visual data representations and extractions used by leadership & healthcare providers. They diligently work to ensure visual data representations and extractions are effective & efficient in facilitating high quality clinical service delivery while empowering executive leadership with compelling, actionable, reliable, & accurate data.

Function:

• Uses algorithms & other tools to translate data to help the organization gain useful and actionable insights from the data to enable better decision making.

• Uses creative problem-solving skills to improve visualizations of data to answer the question being asked of the data.

• Use initiative to identify inaccurate or misleading data visualizations and actively search for a solution using in-house tools / techniques and current knowledge as well as searching for possible outside applications or utilities.

• Develops reports, visualizations, & extracts of data that ensure timely and accurate flow of information crucial to agency workflows and fiscal operations as well as local and state reporting.

• Develops specialized reports, utilizing MSSQL/T-SQL, EHR software and reporting tools, Power BI, SSRS and Crystal reporting to gain transparency and visibility into all business operations.

• Work with others to define and implement processes and procedures.

• Translates requirements for measurement & reporting standards into technical specifications.

• Follows design and data analysis best practices.

• Ensures data integrity, recommends action to maintain data integrity and data security, as well as assisting in identifying and resolving application/database problems.

• Maintains transparency and communication of projects, statuses, escalation of problems as well as data overview reports for leadership.

• Breaks down complex tasks into easy to follow step by step guides with graphical representation of the task in a format easy to comprehend by end users.

• Provide customer support for interface and application issues and problems.

• Adheres to change management policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management as requested.

• Demonstrates exceptional patience and calm demeaner in a high stress, demanding environment.

• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures and assists in crisis.

• Must be physically able to lift computer equipment that may weigh up to 50 lbs.

• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

• May be required to work holidays and/or after hours on call as requested.

• Must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Prerequisites

Do you have experience in Typing?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * BA/BS degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, or another related field preferred *** Experience may be used in place of degree ***

• 2+ years' experience in information systems/EHR/data analysis preferred

• 2+ years' experience in a clinical setting such as Medical, Behavioral Health, or Rehabilitation field preferred

• Experience with database use and a working knowledge of database platforms, including MS-SQL, Access, etc.

• Knowledge of HL7 and Java/Java Script desirable but not mandatory.

Skills:

• Good understanding of relational databases & data structure

• Strong technical foundation in data analysis & visualization tools

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.

• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.

• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

• Ability to document data workflow diagrams

• Ability to work under pressure and to manage time and meet deadlines

• Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Must have adequate individual coping skills

• Proficient in typing a minimum of 45 word per minute

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel