Job Title: Healthcare Data Analyst

(also commonly titled Medical Data Analyst or Clinical Data Analyst)

Job Summary:

The Healthcare Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, interpreting, and analyzing healthcare data to support clinical, operational, and financial decision-making. This role ensures the accuracy and quality of health information, identifies trends, and helps drive improvements in patient care, compliance, and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Collect, clean, and validate clinical, operational, and financial data from multiple sources (e.g., EMR/EHR systems, billing systems, patient surveys).
Analyze healthcare data to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
Design and produce regular and ad hoc reports and dashboards for leadership, clinical teams, and operational staff.
Assist in measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) like quality metrics, readmission rates, patient satisfaction, and revenue cycle performance.
Support quality improvement projects by providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
Work with IT, clinical, billing, and administrative teams to ensure data integration and data governance best practices.
Develop predictive models and statistical analyses to forecast healthcare trends or financial risks when needed.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and internal data security policies.
Translate complex data findings into actionable reports or presentations for non-technical audiences.
Assist in audit preparation and regulatory reporting (e.g., CMS quality measures, HEDIS).

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Informatics, Statistics, Data Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
2–4 years of healthcare data analysis or similar analytical experience.
Strong understanding of healthcare systems (e.g., EMR/EHR, billing systems) and healthcare workflows.
Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet).
Knowledge of healthcare compliance and reporting standards (e.g., HIPAA, HEDIS, CMS reporting, value-based care metrics).

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, Data Science, or related field.
Experience with specific EMR/EHR systems such as eCW, Athenahealth, NextGen, Dr Chrono, Tebra
Familiarity with risk adjustment models, healthcare quality programs (e.g., MIPS, MACRA), and payer reporting.
Basic understanding of revenue cycle management, medical coding (ICD-10, CPT), and claims data is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
High attention to detail and data integrity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Work Environment:

Office-based.
May require occasional after-hours support during critical reporting periods.

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