Analyst-Healthcare Data I_
Memphis
Summary
The Healthcare Data Analyst specializes in extracting, transforming, and analyzing data from multiple healthcare-oriented data sources including EHR (Electronic Health Record) systems, State claims data sets, Patient experience data sets and other various healthcare-oriented clinical and business data sets. They play a crucial role in healthcare organizations by providing actionable insights from clinical and operational data. The Healthcare Data Analyst specializes in extracting, transforming, and analyzing data from multiple healthcare-oriented data sources including EHR (Electronic Health Record) systems, State claims data sets, Patient experience data sets and other various healthcare-oriented clinical and business data sets. They play a crucial role in healthcare organizations by providing actionable insights from clinical and operational data.
Responsibilities
+ Extract data from various databases using SAS or SQL queries or other relevant tools.
+ Transform and cleanse data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and relevance for analysis.
+ Develop and execute data analysis strategies to generate actionable insights for clinical, operational, and financial performance improvement.
+ Create meaningful reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
+ Conduct data quality assessments to identify and resolve data discrepancies, errors, or inconsistencies.
+ Implement data validation processes to maintain data integrity.
+ Ensure adherence to data governance policies and procedures, including HIPAA and other relevant healthcare regulations.
+ Maintain documentation of data definitions, metadata, and data lineage.
+ Collaborate with healthcare professionals, IT teams, and end-users to understand data requirements and objectives.
+ Translate business questions into data analysis solutions.
+ Optimize SQL queries and data extraction processes for efficiency and speed.
+ Monitor and improve database performance as needed.
+ Provide training and support to end-users and data consumers, helping them interpret and use data effectively.
+ Assist in troubleshooting data-related issues.
+ Manage data migration projects and data conversion processes when necessary.
+ Stay up-to-date with various data sets, best practices, and industry trends.
+ Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance data analytics capabilities.
Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Education
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in healthcare informatics, health information management, computer science, or a related field
Preferred/Desired: Master's Degree
Experience
Minimum: Three (3) years of experience in healthcare data analysis.
Training
Minimum: Strong knowledge of healthcare data standards and terminologies (e.g., ICD-10, CPT).
Preferred/Desired: Familiarity with EPIC, claims data, and patient experience data sets a plus. Understanding of healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA.
Special Skills
+ Proficiency in SAS and/or SQL and data querying languages.
+ Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
+ Detail-oriented and committed to data accuracy and security.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
+ Project management skills for handling data analysis projects.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer:
+ Competitive salaries
+ Paid vacation/time off
+ Continuing education opportunities
+ Generous retirement plan
+ Health insurance, including dental and vision
+ Sick leave
+ Service awards
+ Free parking
+ Short-term disability
+ Life insurance
+ Health care and dependent care spending accounts
+ Education assistance/continuing education
+ Employee referral program
Job Summary:
Position: 1954 - Analyst-Healthcare Data I
Facility: BMHCC Corporate Office
Department: HS Strategic Analytics HS Corporate
Category: Finance and Accounting
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Memphis
Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 22171