Position Summary

The Data Analyst is responsible for working with the IT Team in coordinating and providing data analytic support to stakeholders through the development and deployment of Business intelligence and data analytics projects. The analyst is responsible for coordinating daily 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, 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 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, and technology skills, and the ability to work independently.

Essential Functions

- 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 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 comprehensive data profiles for evaluating the quality of the analytics assets used by the analytics community and consumers

- Works with the department to identify data analytic opportunities to enhance the overall capabilities of the department and develops analytics assets to realize those opportunities (e.g. report for visualization)

- Serves as a liaison between constituents and operations to identify, develop, and deliver periodic continuous opportunity and process improvement reports.

- Partners with staff, management, and external vendors (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.

Required For All Jobs

- Performs other duties as assigned.

- Complies with all policies and standards.

- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to 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.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

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 Analytic 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 desire to solve problems preferred

- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize work is required

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with all levels within the organization, are

required

- Proven track record of providing meaningful results to operations, including recommendations for improvement.

Required

Physical Demands

- Standing Occasionally

- Walking Occasionally

- Sitting Constantly

- Lifting Rarely 20 lbs

- Carrying Rarely 20 lbs

- Pushing Rarely 20 lbs

- Pulling Rarely 20 lbs

- Climbing Rarely 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