Data Analyst

Beacon Health System•Granger, IN

52d

About The Position

Reports to a Manager, Director or Executive Director. Responsible for analyzing cost and quality data from a variety of sources and creating and running reports that present data in a meaningful and actionable way. Runs regular reports that communicate performance on value-based reimbursement contracts and gaps in quality metrics and responds to ad-hoc requests for information by designing and building custom queries. Assists in the analysis of proposed contracts or programs to evaluate financial viability. Assists in the development of a system-wide data analytics platform that will allow us to integrate and analyze data in a holistic way. MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart. VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion. SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team. Provides information necessary to the financial and clinical success of Beacon organizations by: Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Running regular reports accurately and on a timely basis. Designing and building ad-hoc reports that provide actionable and meaningful information. Responding to requests for information from various departments of Beacon Health System. Working closely with management to prioritize business and information needs. Identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends or patterns in complex data sets. Interpreting reports or contractual language. Using data to draw conclusions and recommendations for action. Filtering and 'cleaning' data to ensure the utmost level of data integrity. Assists in the development and maintenance of a system-wide data analytics platform by: Maintaining ongoing coordination and collaboration with all Beacon associates who analyze data. Assisting in the development, build, and maintenance of a system-wide data analytics platform. Developing and implementing data collection systems to optimize efficiency and data quality. Establishing and communicating data governance policies to ensure consistency and reliability of data. Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by: Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed. ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Associate complies with the following organizational requirements: Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared. Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes. Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes. Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year. Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department. Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance. Complies with established organization and department policies. Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required. Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way: Leverage innovation everywhere. Cultivate human talent. Embrace performance improvement. Build greatness through accountability. Use information to improve and advance. Communicate clearly and continuously.

Requirements

Requires strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Requires a strong background in financial analysis and using data to support decision-making.
Requires an in-depth technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques.
Requires in-depth knowledge of the healthcare revenue cycle.
Requires a basic knowledge and understanding of value-based reimbursement contracts, ACO, PHO, CMS, insurance industry and healthcare delivery systems.
Requires strong skills in organization and time management.
Requires an understanding of contractual language, accounting and finance.
Demonstrates well-developed communication skills necessary to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and to make presentations to individuals and small and large groups.
The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a bachelor's degree in data Analytics, Informatics, Database Management, Business, Economics, or a related field.
A minimum of two years of experience in data analytics or database management, preferably in a healthcare setting, is required.

Responsibilities

Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Running regular reports accurately and on a timely basis.
Designing and building ad-hoc reports that provide actionable and meaningful information.
Responding to requests for information from various departments of Beacon Health System.
Working closely with management to prioritize business and information needs.
Identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends or patterns in complex data sets.
Interpreting reports or contractual language.
Using data to draw conclusions and recommendations for action.
Filtering and 'cleaning' data to ensure the utmost level of data integrity.
Maintaining ongoing coordination and collaboration with all Beacon associates who analyze data.
Assisting in the development, build, and maintenance of a system-wide data analytics platform.
Developing and implementing data collection systems to optimize efficiency and data quality.
Establishing and communicating data governance policies to ensure consistency and reliability of data.
Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed.
Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
Complies with established organization and department policies.
Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
Leverage innovation everywhere.
Cultivate human talent.
Embrace performance improvement.
Build greatness through accountability.
Use information to improve and advance.
Communicate clearly and continuously.