DATA ANALYST I

NORTH EAST MEDICAL SERVICES•Daly City, CA

6d•$103,761 - $118,768

About The Position

The Data Analyst I provides foundational analytics support focusing on gathering data, performing foundational research, and assisting in the presentation of insights. This entry-level role is responsible for learning to navigate complex healthcare data sources and regulatory requirements to support departmental goals and business solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Health Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field
0-2 years analytical experience working in healthcare data quality reporting
Epic Certification required or must obtain within 6 months of hire
Foundational knowledge of SQL (ability to write basic joins and filters)
Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the concept of healthcare quality measures (e.g., HEDIS, CMS) is a plus
Displays strong communication abilities to effectively coordinate work and collaborate with clinical, operations and IT teams
Motivation to build best in class software
Strong desire to learn, attention to detail, and ability to communicate technical findings to a supervisor
Fluency in other languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

Supports Epic Reporting and Analytics, Data Quality & Validation.
Stakeholder Support, Documentation & Process Improvements
Executes Standard reports using Epic SlicerDicer, Reporting workbench and cogito
Generates recurring operational reports across ambulatory, pharmacy and other suite of products
Extracts and validates data from various Epic modules
Supports Quality measures reporting – HEDIS, UDS, PCMH, MIPS, CMS, CAHPS, etc.
Maintains Epic dashboards and monitors data refresh schedules
Collaborates with stakeholders to document business requirements and work under the guidance of senior team members to translate those needs into technical documentation, ensuring all project details are accurately recorded.
Performs foundational research within Epic to identify appropriate data fields and tables required for report development; works under the guidance of senior team members to ensure data mapping is accurate.
Executes basic ad hoc data pulls and simple analyses to support operational needs.
Pursues and achieve role-specific Epic Certifications.
Engages in ongoing knowledge transfer with senior team members to build foundational expertise in SQL, data quality reporting, and healthcare analytics.
Assists in the maintenance and minor updates of existing reports
Participates in daily stand-ups and retrospectives to stay aligned on project goals and deadlines
Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor.