Data Analyst

Healthcare Systems and Technologies, LLC•Birmingham, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At HST Pathways, we’re passionate about transforming healthcare. Our innovative software empowers surgery centers to provide care that’s not only more cost-efficient but also leads to better outcomes for patients. Backed by Bain Capital, we’re a profitable, fully remote SaaS company that’s growing quickly and entering an exciting new stage of expansion. With that growth comes opportunity—for us, our customers, and the people who join our team. We’re looking for someone who is authentic, inspiring, and motivated to grow. You’re a quick learner who enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You value diversity and inclusion and want to be part of a company that puts people first. Our values resonate with you, and you’re ready to embody them in your daily work. In this role, you’ll roll up your sleeves and take on a high-volume workload with energy and enthusiasm. You are data-driven and results-oriented, but you also know the importance of building strong relationships and contributing to a positive team culture. Most importantly, you’re excited about the chance to make an impact—not only within our company but also in the broader healthcare community we serve. At HST Pathways, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll find a place to grow, contribute, and belong. We offer the flexibility of remote work and the stability of a well-backed, profitable company. You’ll collaborate with talented teammates who are passionate about healthcare innovation and committed to each other’s success.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with large datasets.
Experience reviewing, validating, and maintaining healthcare or patient-related data.
Strong attention to detail with demonstrated data auditing and quality assurance skills.
Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and appropriate handling of PHI and confidential healthcare information.
Familiarity with CMS guidelines, healthcare reporting requirements, or patient experience survey programs.
Experience with secure file transfer, encrypted files, and data transmission validation.
Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve complex data discrepancies.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide professional client support.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills.

Responsibilities

The Data Analyst is responsible for processing, validating, analyzing, and maintaining healthcare data used in post-operative patient experience survey programs. This role ensures that patient and client data is accurate, complete, secure, and processed in accordance with CMS requirements, HIPAA regulations, internal quality standards, and established reporting deadlines.
The Data Analyst works with large volumes of healthcare and survey-related data, performs quality assurance and auditing activities, manages secure file transfers, resolves data discrepancies, and supports clients with data-related questions and file issues. The position also contributes to employee training and continuous process improvement to maintain high standards of data quality and operational efficiency.
Process and manage large volumes of data using Microsoft Excel.
Review, validate, and maintain data files to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Conduct audits of data processing activities to ensure compliance with CMS guidelines and internal quality standards.
Train new employees on data processing procedures and best practices.
Provide customer support by resolving data file issues and answering client inquiries.
Ensure compliance with CMS regulations while processing and validating healthcare data.
Perform quality assurance reviews to identify and correct data discrepancies.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and safeguard the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI).
Collaborate with the team to meet CMS reporting deadlines and client requirements.
Perform secure file uploads, downloads, and transmission validation to support client reporting.
Utilize WinZip to securely receive, extract, and manage encrypted data files.
Monitor data integrity and resolve inconsistencies to improve overall data quality.
Maintain detailed documentation of data processing activities and audit results.
Assist with process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in data management.