Pediatrics Data Analyst

BMC Software•City of Schenectady, NY

10d•$62,500 - $91,000•Onsite

About The Position

Analyze large amounts of data, supplying statistical information, interpreting data, managing data and providing technical support to help the department allocate resources, measure performance, and help design new programs, facilities and systems. Typically involves Quality Assurance/Improvement, Database Management, and streamlining data collection processes. May oversee and coordinate research projects as well as statistical tests and programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required, plus three years of experience with data collection, analysis, and/or program evaluation; or Master's Degree in a healthcare field plus one year of relevant experience.
Advanced statistical courses (2) can be substituted for one year of relevant experience
Proficiency with MS Suite (Excel /Minitab /Visio /Access/Word /Outlook/PowerPoint).
Support BACO metrics
Must have experience in statistical analysis and interpreting data from analytic studies.
Comfortable presenting in group settings
Strong conceptual and analytical skills; able to interpret and apply statistical techniques, and effective communication skills to explain methods and findings to non-statistician team members and audiences.
Ability to work independently and to set priorities while managing several projects simultaneously; strong attention to detail is essential.

Nice To Haves

Experience interacting with database environments (e.g. SQL, MS Access, Oracle) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties related to data management, and analysis including: SAS programming, dataset cleaning, descriptive analyses, regression modeling, power calculations, creation of SPC comparative reports in QI on a regular basis
Assists with data presentations needed in abstracts, manuscript preparation and presentations.
Works jointly with the NeoQIC director and senior project manager to develop and administer surveys in REDCAP.
Provides data and information to network partners in a readily accessible, understandable and actionable manner using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and other tools as needed.
Conducts literature searches using web-based search engines and other reference tools and synthesizes information in requested formats.
Assists in the dissemination of project and specific study-related information through conferences and presentations and contributes to the methods and results sections of manuscripts for peer review.
Collaborates across the department to support financial initiatives, including outpatient, inpatient, and Emergency Department (ED) data analytics.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or necessary.