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What is a Healthcare Data Analyst?

A Healthcare Data Analyst is a specialized professional who works at the intersection of healthcare, data science, and technology. They possess expertise in handling large datasets from electronic health records (EHRs), insurance claims, clinical trials, and other healthcare sources. Their primary focus is on ensuring data accuracy, performing statistical analyses, and creating visualizations that help stakeholders understand complex information. In the U.S. healthcare system, these analysts play a vital role in supporting evidence-based practices, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning.

What does a Healthcare Data Analyst do?

Healthcare Data Analysts perform a variety of tasks to support data-driven decision-making in medical settings. They collect and clean data from multiple sources, such as patient records and billing systems, to ensure its reliability. Using tools like SQL, Python, or R, they analyze this data to identify patterns related to patient outcomes, treatment efficacy, or operational bottlenecks. They also create reports and dashboards to communicate findings to clinicians, administrators, and insurance providers. Additionally, they may collaborate with IT teams to improve data infrastructure and ensure compliance with regulations like HIPAA. Their work ultimately helps organizations improve care delivery, reduce costs, and enhance overall healthcare quality.

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Healthcare Data Analyst to transform complex healthcare data into actionable insights that drive improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency. This role requires expertise in healthcare data systems, statistical analysis, and regulatory compliance to support evidence-based decision making across clinical and administrative functions.

Healthcare Data Analyst responsibilities include:

1. Analyze electronic health records (EHR), claims data, and clinical databases to identify trends and patterns 2. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Tableau/Power BI for healthcare performance metrics 3. Conduct statistical analysis to support population health management and value-based care initiatives 4. Ensure data quality and integrity through validation processes and HIPAA compliance protocols 5. Collaborate with clinical teams to define data requirements and translate business needs into analytical solutions 6. Support predictive modeling for patient risk stratification and readmission prevention programs 7. Prepare analytical findings for presentation to stakeholders including physicians, administrators, and executives

Must-Have Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Health Informatics, Statistics, Computer Science or related field 2. 3+ years experience analyzing healthcare data in hospital, insurance, or healthcare technology settings 3. Proficiency in SQL and experience with EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, or Allscripts) 4. Strong knowledge of healthcare data standards: HL7, FHIR, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding 5. Experience with statistical analysis using R, Python, or SAS in healthcare contexts 6. Demonstrated understanding of HIPAA regulations and healthcare data security protocols 7. Proven ability to create data visualizations for clinical and operational reporting

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Health Informatics, Data Science, or Public Health 2. Experience with CMS quality measures and value-based care programs (MIPS, APMs) 3. Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards and API integrations 4. Background in clinical quality improvement or healthcare operations analysis 5. Certification in Epic Cogito, Clarity, or Caboodle data models 6. Experience with machine learning applications in healthcare settings 7. Knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle and billing data analysis

Bonus Skills

1. Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) or similar healthcare data certification 2. Experience with cloud healthcare data platforms (AWS HealthLake, Google Healthcare API) 3. Published research in healthcare analytics or health informatics 4. Proficiency in natural language processing for clinical notes analysis 5. Experience with real-world evidence generation and comparative effectiveness research 6. Knowledge of healthcare cost accounting and utilization management 7. Background in patient-reported outcomes measurement and analysis

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