General Summary / basic PURPOSE OF JOB :
The Clinical Data Analyst provides insights into and supports SHS efforts in the improvement of care delivery, the management of population health and coordination of care.
This position supports fact-based decision-making in the organization by developing high quality analytical points of view through data management, analysis, interpretation, presentation and dissemination.
It is responsible for providing strategic direction to integrate data measurement and management in all domains of practice, including quality and safety, cost, service and operations.
The position acts as internal consultant and possesses a base of solid clinical analysis, statistics / biostatistics, indicator and scorecard development / management and communication skills.
Serves as a back-up System Administrator of Midas+ Care Management.
MINIMUM Education :
Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Medical Informatics, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field;
Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, MBA, Informatics area highly desirable.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE :
Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years experience in data / statistical analysis.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS :
Proficient computer skills with extensive experience using various software applications such as MS Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint;
Crystal; relational database structures and reporting software
- Experience with clinical / healthcare software applications preferred; demonstrated knowledge and skills in statistical packages and concepts including control charts
- High-level skill in the use of complex data in business / value development and the ability to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects involving large volumes of data; ability to instruct others effectively; display, analyze, package and explain data to individuals with varied levels of understanding and abilities;
and, experience with healthcare collaborative measures across a health system
- Strong strategic analytical skills for data, product line and continuum of care analysis combined with sound business judgment and an ability to communicate and influence across the continuum
- Excellent oral, written, platform and interpersonal communication skills. The ability to work independently and with individuals at all levels.
- High degree of creativity in problem-solving.
- Midas+ experience preferred.
- Project management skills are desirable.