Data Analyst

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Works under general supervision to provide data acquisition, management, and report design and generation for administration, clinicians, and researchers. The role supports departmental operations through data analysis, reporting, compliance documentation, and the development of tools and processes for capturing and interpreting data. The Data Analyst works with department information services, databases, and billing downloads to reconcile and analyze data, create useful reports and datasets, and identify trends and opportunities to improve patient satisfaction, productivity, and operational efficiency. The position also partners with senior leadership and clinicians or researchers on complex analyses, report creation, and improvement planning, and may train team members in data generation, interpretation, and statistical analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in science, information management, healthcare information, statistics, business, or a closely related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Three years of data management or analyst work in a clinical or healthcare-related field.
Knowledge of relational databases, query reporting, and report specifications development.
Knowledge of database and report-writing software, such as Access, Business Objects, and Crystal.
Analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to coordinate projects and work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts at various levels about general policies and procedures.
Ability to work with confidential information on a daily basis.
Ability to plan and organize work logically and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with scientific terms in areas such as biology, biochemistry, and chemistry.
Dashboard-building experience.
Power BI experience.
Epic experience.

Responsibilities

Abstract data, reconcile inconsistencies, perform analysis, interpret numerical data, and report findings to the Manager.
Create database reports based on the needs of leadership, clinicians, and researchers, and share relevant information with the department management team.
Prepare and submit documents required by federal and state agencies, private research funding agencies, and other organizations; monitor compliance with contractual terms.
Monitor data from department information services and create useful downloads for distribution among division directors.
Design and create merged data files or warehouse datasets, determine efficient methods for capturing and merging information from different sources, and facilitate access to reporting tools.
Facilitate distribution of information obtained from departmental billing downloads.
Partner with senior leadership and clinicians or researchers on complex analyses and reports, including identifying and interpreting trends, variations, and implications for improvement initiatives.
Review patient satisfaction outcomes and scores in quarterly department data downloads.
May educate and train team members on data generation and interpretation, statistical analysis, and using data in decision-making.
Provide feedback to the department manager or director about how well their area functions within measured parameters.
Develop and maintain protocols for department-wide volunteer faculty credentialing.
Design and create tools to capture data, build reports, conduct analyses, measure productivity, and identify trends and opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
Partner with senior leadership to review and interpret data and participate in developing and implementing plans.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
Paid time off, available day one.
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Paid parental leave.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
Paid holidays.
On-site childcare.
Wage and merit increases.