Data Analyst

Montefiore Health System • New York, NY

41d • $52,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Medical center data resources and rigorous research methodology to analyze performance, utilization and outcomes related to the department of Family Medicine.

Requirements

• BS Required
• 1-3 years SQL, Access 2001, Excel 2010, PC-SAS and InfoMaker software
• OHS Annual Assessment

Nice To Haves

• MS Preferred

Responsibilities

• Design studies to assess program performance, utilization and patient outcomes that are methodologically sound and that take into account information resources currently available within the medical center.
• To study time trends in utilization patterns and to compare different sub-groups of the population
• Tables and graphics prepared to document desired analyses.
• Related activities include coordinating development of analysis with other MMC analysis.
• Design data collection instruments for studies and projects conducted by members of the Department.
• To work with Department researchers and practitioners to ask questions in such a way that the responses can be analyzed and that they do not duplicate existing enterprise information.
• Data collection for research and for Quality Improvement is as complete as possible.
• Related activities include developing routines to ensure strict maintenance of patient confidentiality.
• Query existing medical center data resources using best available tools.
• Need to integrate existing data sources with each other so as to produce valid results.
• Queries produce accurate results, queries can be reused.
• Related activity includes learning the necessary programming languages needed for the respective data resource and learning the idiosyncrasies of the enterprise data systems.
• Cleanse and manage data that were extracted from enterprise data resources to facilitate accurate interpretation and longitudinal monitoring.
• To create, test and run management reports for CQI and for service improvement using enterprise data as well as data collected by Department members for specific purposes.
• Reports are accurate and issued in a timely way.
• Conduct statistical analyses of extracted data.
• Related activities include coordinating with other analysts and database administrators to be aware of changes in data resources that impact analytics.
• Conduct statistical analyses of extracted data.
• To study time trends in utilization patterns and to compare different sub-groups of the population.
• Tables and graphics prepared to document desired analyses
• Related activities include coordinating development of statistical analytics with other MMC analysts to standardize analysis.
• Develop low volume PC-based data collection applications to gather data that are no available in enterprise information systems. This will probably be done in MS Access and/or Excel. Related activities include developing skills to improve application design.
• To capture information for specific purposes that are not part of existing databases.
• Build in reliability checks and data cleaning techniques into instruments.
• Manage projects and document them with structured files to document methods and to facilitate staff succession.
• Ensure smooth transaction during periods of personnel turnover.
• Minimal disruptions occur. Data accuracy is maintained during periods of transition.
• Present study, methods and results in scientific format and other tailored formats depending on audience and managerial need.
• To disseminate information about data systems throughout the medical center and to other professional groups.
• Gauge level of understanding and clarity of-presentation.

Benefits

• An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.
• Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees