IS Data Consultant

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

3d

About The Position

This role identifies, interprets, and translates the needs of operational areas and matches them to the capabilities of the data and analytics teams. It serves as a business subject matter expert and liaison between operational areas and data and analytics teams to ensure progress on system initiatives.

The position interprets and documents business needs to support analytics solutions, analyzes data and communicates findings and opportunities, collaborates with customers and end users, evaluates business processes and goals, and supports assigned projects throughout the project life cycle. The employee is also expected to maintain professional competency, perform related duties as required, and remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The role is subject to the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of experience in healthcare information technology, business intelligence, data management, or a related field.
• Certification in an Epic application upon hire.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency with office software packages, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Analytical skills and the ability to use logical thought processes to develop practical solutions to problems.
• Knowledge of data documentation, storage, and retrieval processes.
• Knowledge of the full project life cycle.
• Data analysis skills and the ability to evaluate data and translate it into meaningful information.
• Ability to work with multiple user groups to capture technical requirements, resource capacity, and success metrics.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Seven years of experience in healthcare information technology, business intelligence, data management, or a related field.
• Certification in Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and document business needs to support the development of analytics solutions.
• Analyze data, interpret results, identify opportunities using analytical techniques, and contribute to ongoing strategy.
• Collaborate and communicate with assigned customers and end users.
• Evaluate assigned business processes, challenges, and goals.
• Support all facets of assigned projects throughout the project life cycle.
• Maintain and enhance professional competency.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct, patient or employee safety concerns, patient privacy concerns, and other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time