Health Informatics Analyst
Essential Responsibilities
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Extract, organize, and validate data from
electronic health record systems (Avatar preferred) and other data sources
using SQL and Excel.
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Document data sources, definitions, queries, and
reporting workflows to support reproducibility and knowledge transfer across
the team.
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Monitor data entry quality to ensure completeness
and accuracy of grant and contract data fields.
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Identify opportunities to improve data quality
and reporting efficiency and bring proposed solutions forward.
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Produce regular and ad hoc reports, including
data visualizations (i.e., Power BI, presentations, etc.), to support grant
requirements, contract terms, and operational decision-making.
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Collaborate with administrative and clinical
teams to proactively clarify data parameters and confirm deliverable
expectations.
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Perform ongoing KPI monitoring and reporting to
both internal and external stakeholders.
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Perform exploratory data analysis and data mining
of healthcare claims and authorizations data.
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Distill data into clear, accurate, and actionable
summaries for both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Design and execute rigorous program evaluation
using quantitative and qualitative methods of data analysis. This may include
written and visual deliverables, beyond statistical results.
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Critically evaluate information from a variety of
sources (including content experts, clinical applications, databases, practice
guidelines, relevant websites, etc.) to improve the quality and safety of
patient care and deliver relevant information to clinicians.
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Support other informatics deliverables under the
direction of the Health Informatics Manager.
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Adapt to shifting priorities and balance multiple
concurrent assignments while meeting deadlines.
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Maintain confidentiality of all patient and
organizational data in accordance with HIPAA and Ibis policies.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., public health, data analytics, statistics, health information)
- One to three years of related experience; relevant coursework, internships, or student research experience may count toward this requirement
- Proficiency with SQL for data extraction
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Adaptability and willingness to take on new types of tasks as priorities shift
- Ability to work independently on most tasks while contributing as a collaborative team member
·Clear written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
·Experience with Avatar or another electronic health record system
·Experience with Power BI or another data visualization tool (e.g., Tableau, Looker)
·Knowledge of or hands-on experience with behavioral health and/or healthcare data
·Statistical experience, including use of statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R, Python)
·Experience supporting grant or contract reporting
Work Environment
General office, health care setting. Most work is completed while sitting at desk using standard office equipment. Fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Multitasking requires above-average time management skills.
Physical Demands
·Ability to reach, bend, talk, finger, sit, carry, stand and grasp; perform fine hand coordination; hear; read and write; and remain calm under stress. Must be capable of lifting 10 pounds.
·Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl.
·Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception as well as the ability to adjust focus.
·May be required to complete standing presentations involving speaking and listening to audience.
