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| JOB TITLE: Healthcare Data Analyst I-MD LOCATION: Rockville, Maryland DEPARTMENT: Research WORK SCHEDULE: Days WORK TYPE: Full Time HIRING MANAGER: Amer Nazar
JOB SUMMARY: The Healthcare Data Analyst I’s primary accountability is to leverage Geisinger data assets to improve quality, efficiency and generate knowledge specifically in the field of health research. Healthcare Data Analyst I uses data expertise, programing abilities, and critical thinking skills to solve complex issues as well as identify new and innovative uses and transformations of available data. The Healthcare Data Analyst I performs complex data extraction, transformation, visualization, and summarization to support Research activities. The role looks beyond the surface layer of available data to effectively identify potential sources of error and omission. The role utilizes multiple sophisticated and develops novel methods to analyze clinical data for research. Uses data reporting/management tools, and contributes to national publications.
Works under the direct supervision of the Associate Director, Biostatistics Core to identify, develop, and execute initiatives related to the Phenomics Initiative to enhance patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency. This position will be responsible for assisting in complex phenotype algorithm development.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate quantitative information to physicians, clinical staff, operational staff, data analysts, as well as other collaborators.
Demonstrates sound judgment and resourcefulness.
Demonstrates advanced programming skills (SQL, SAS), data visualization and interpretation skills, and database development skills (Microsoft SQL Server, Teradata SQL Server) and the ability to instruct users on programming of large data repositories.
Demonstrates knowledge of research methodology and research data collection.
Demonstrates ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as interface with all levels of staff/management within and beyond the organization.
Demonstrates ability to interpret and communicate analytical information in a clear, concise manner.
Demonstrates general understanding of the healthcare industry.
Demonstrates understanding of relational database concepts and query tools.
Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external operational, clinical and financial information systems.
Demonstrates the ability to prepare and understand functional and technical specifications.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Master of Science degree required.
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Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, statistics or closely related field required. Minimum one year of experience in analytics required.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is typically performed in an office environment. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
ABOUT GEISINGER: One of the nation’s most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Geisinger is known for its focus on caring and innovative programs including the ProvenCare® best-practice approach to maximize quality, safety and value; ProvenHealth Navigator® advanced medical home; Springboard Health® population health program to improve the health of an entire community; ProvenExperience™ to provide refunds to patients unhappy with their care experience; and Geisinger’s MyCode® Community Health Initiative, the largest healthcare system-based precision health project in the world. With more than 215,000 volunteer participants enrolled, MyCode is conducting extensive research and returning medically actionable results to participants. A physician-led organization, with approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Repeatedly recognized nationally for integration, quality and service, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to patient care, medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. *Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.
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