Data Analyst

The Data Analyst is responsible for collecting and analyzing health and medical data from multiple sources and developing comprehensive reports and statistical information to be used by management, administrative and medical professional personnel at Westchester Medical Center. Responsibility includes the development of administrative controls and of recording and reporting procedures in the tabulation of the data to ensure accuracy, relevancy, consistency, and timeliness. Work involves the establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with medical, professional and administrative personnel. The Data Analyst must be knowledgable in the use of electronic equipment to store, compile and report medical data in various formats to meet information needs. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of clerical support personnel. Does related work as required., * Conducts research using data collection methods, patient charts, medical records, health statistics and epidemiological data to extract vital and relevant information pertaining to program objectives and reporting requirements.

• Establishes and implements administrative and systems controls over data collection methods to ensure conformance and relevance to specific Westchester Medical Center program requirements.
• Functions as part of a team to develop the parameters, based on existing information and data, of the model from which to begin collecting and analyzing data.
• Conducts analysis and evaluation of data showing various trends and service indicators.
• Operates, monitors and manages automated equipment to ensure data is processed according to program instructions and with a minimum of errors or malfunctions.
• Maintains, modifies and develops personal computer based data processing and software applications.
• Acts as liaison with data processing, professional and technical staff, and vendors providing contracted services.
• Evaluates new reporting requirements and develops modifications to existing information systems to satisfy these requirements.
• Provides training and technical assistance to in-house users to help ensure smooth workflow and develop employee skills.
• Reviews user manuals and system applications, and may suggest revisions to accomplish operational objectives.
• Controls data storage to ensure an effective retrieval system.
• Prepares reports including supportive charts and other graphic material giving interpretation of collected data, and prepares forecasts needed for program planning.

• Establishes and maintains detailed records and files of supportive documentation for future referral.

• Develops format for reporting information to meet regulatory requirements and management information needs.
• Provides professional consultation to medical professional staff on data and trends reported.

Either 4 years of experience where the primary function of the position was the statistical analyses of health or medical data using statistical software or other relevant software such as SPSS, SAS, Access or Oracle; or 4 years of experience where the primary function of the position was systems analysis of health or medical data programs which included analyzing and reporting health or medical data, required., Bachelor’s degree, required. A Master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or statistics or a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in epidemiology or biostatistics may be substituted for the required experience. A Master’s degree which included a minimum of nine credits in epidemiology and/or statistics may be substituted for one year of above stated experience. Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution recognized or accredited by the Board of Regents of the New York State Education Department as a post-secondary, degree-granting institution.