Data Analyst

A Brief Overview
The Data Analyst is responsible for working with the IT Team in coordinating and providing data analytics support to stakeholders through the development and deployment of Business intelligence and data analytics projects. The analyst is responsible for coordinating day-to-day data analytic activities for UH and UH-related entities as applicable. The analyst should possess basic SQL knowledge, the ability to analyze large sets of data, have a demonstrated track record of developing and implementing meaningful data analytic audit routines, and the willingness to learn new software/technologies. The Data Analyst will support the creation, deployment, and maintenance of data analytical tools developed in order to ensure consistency and repeatability going forward. In addition, the analyst is responsible for advancing the data governance program for other members of the analytics community. This individual should have strong critical thinking, communication, technology skills, and the ability to work independently.

What You Will Do

• Provides specialized data analytic support utilizing data manipulation in whatever form is necessary (T-SQL, PL/SQL, Other Software)
• Works with the data governance office to develop and support the data governance software and tools
• Assists in the acquisition of data from source systems (e.g., hospital billing, payroll, accounts payable, etc.) to ensure data requirements are met and data is extracted efficiently.
• Supports the preparation of a comprehensive data profile for evaluating the quality of the analytics assets used by the analytics community and consumers
• Works with the department to identify data analytics opportunities to enhance the overall capabilities of the department and develops analytics assets to realize those opportunities (e.g., reports for visualization)
• Serves as a liaison between constituents and operations in order to identify, develop, and deliver periodic continuous opportunity and process improvement reports.
• Partners with staff, management, and external vendor (if any) to review the assets selected; identify areas for improvement, and make formal recommendations for improvements, as needed.
• Performs other internal and external duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to the documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
• Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures are in place to address the appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or comparable relevant professional experience (Required) 
• A major or concentration in business, information services/technology, or computer science (Preferred)

  Work Experience

• 1+ years of data analytical experience (Required) 
• Experience with common data analysis techniques (e.g., trend analysis, data mining, etc.) (Required) 
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, and other current analytics tools (Preferred)
• Knowledge of database structures and experience in extracting and analyzing data (Required) 
• Healthcare-related experience is (Preferred) 
• Data Governance experience is (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
 

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and a desire to solve problems (Preferred proficiency)
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize work (Required proficiency).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with all levels within the organization (Required proficiency)
• Proven track record of providing meaningful results to operations, including recommendations for improvement. (Required proficiency)

Physical Demands

• Standing Occasionally
• Walking Occasionally
• Sitting Constantly
• Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Balancing Rarely
• Stooping Rarely
• Kneeling Rarely
• Crouching Rarely
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Rarely
• Handling Occasionally
• Grasping Occasionally
• Feeling Rarely
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently