Healthcare Data Analyst - BIDMC, OBGYN Quality

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

12d

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Healthcare Data Analyst will join a collaborative team in the Department of OB/GYN grounded in patient safety and the science of improvement to participate in projects that promote a culture of high-quality clinical care. Supporting the OB/GYN Vice Chair of Quality, Safety, and Outcomes Equity, the Healthcare Data Analyst will be responsible for acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of clinical data to support quality improvement efforts. They must be able to work independently and collaboratively to locate and validate data, identify data requirements, and communicate data specifications to team members and leaders. They must be able to develop reporting/analytic solutions, draw meaningful conclusions, and make recommendations for actions. The Healthcare Data Analyst will leverage software applications, including BILH Epic EHR, to design solutions and perform detailed data mapping and analysis. In addition to developing new analytical processes and reports, the Healthcare Data Analyst is accountable for the timely and accurate production of routine internal and external monitoring dashboard reports and special projects. This position requires experience interpreting and manipulating large databases, along with creativity, curiosity, and initiative to evolve the tools and reporting systems to meet the priorities of a dynamic healthcare environment. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, science, technology, information systems, public health, healthcare, or related field required.
• 1-3 years of related work experience required.
• Experience with data collection, data management, and analysis. Experience summarizing trends in written and presentation form.
• Demonstrated analytic problem-solving skills. Demonstrated data/quantitative analysis and interpretation skills. Demonstrated experience in delivering reporting and analytic solutions.
• Service-minded with the ability to work with staff within all levels of the organization and collaborate in a demanding and changing environment. Develop new and unique ways to improve data delivery, operations, and to create new opportunities.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access, and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis, and maintain databases.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for acquiring, accessing, validating, and querying data from data repositories using available tools (including RedCap, NDNQI, RL6, MS Access, Power BI).
• Works with members of the team and department to define problems and clarify objectives; determines data needs and assists in designing collection tools and reports. Evaluates data and reports to assess if reporting meets end-user requirements.
• Gathers and compiles documentation of metrics and data sources, routine, and ad hoc reporting to facilitate replication.
• Collaborates with Information Systems to obtain and maintain sources and mapping tables.
• Ensures data integrity and data quality, regularly reviews data for accuracy, identifies trends, and communicates changes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees