Admin. Data Analyst

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, California is seeking an Administrative Data Analyst to join its on-site analytics team. This role focuses on administrative data analysis, reporting, and supporting performance improvement initiatives across hospital departments. The position offers a pay range of $37 to $53 per hour and requires at least two years of experience along with a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Operate with minimal supervision to conduct or oversee complex administrative analyses, applying knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and practices while supporting management and administrative functions as needed.
• Analyze data from Cerner, EPSI, GE, Press Ganey, HCAPS, PATS, Crimson, Truven, RL Solutions, data warehouse, and other databases.
• Use data insights to answer questions and drive performance improvement efforts.
• Apply process improvement concepts and serve as a change agent.
• Handle project-based assignments, thoroughly analyzing problems, gathering data, evaluating alternatives, and making final recommendations.
• Demonstrate strong computer skills and the ability to work with multiple business and clinical systems for data collection and reporting.
• Navigate intranet, internet, and other resources to obtain data and information.
• Synthesize data into executive summaries to support decision making.
• Understand workflow, clinical systems, and clinical outcomes to determine data collection feasibility and methods.
• Act as a consultant and resource for clinical staff, service lines, departments, and committees to develop, report, and graph data for performance improvement.
• Develop and maintain methods to ensure data confidentiality.
• Collaborate with Sharp HealthCare Information Technology, Clinical Effectiveness, and Finance to gather and compile reports from multiple applications.
• Communicate with physicians and offices in a positive and courteous manner.
• Work harmoniously with management, staff, physicians, and others; prioritize workload; document messages and notify appropriate personnel.
• Support administrative office functions as needed.
• Display data using spreadsheets and graphical formats for quality analysis.
• Understand clinical areas and workflow to inform data collection methods.
• Apply knowledge of business systems and operations, and use change management and Lean techniques to improve wait times, workflow, and clinical outcomes.
• Review, analyze, and summarize reports for Administrative officers, committees, and agencies.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in the analysis and presentation of statistical information or equivalent.
• Master's Degree.
• 2 years of experience within a hospital and/or medical setting with knowledge of medical terminology.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social science, Business or Public Administration (relevant work experience in excess of 5 years may be considered in lieu of bachelor's requirement) - Required

Technologies

• Cerner
• EPSI
• GE
• Press Ganey
• HCAPS
• PATS
• Crimson
• Truven
• RL Solutions
• Data warehouse

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Lean skills is preferred.
• Maintains confidentiality of all quality department information.
• Strong grounding in basic statistics and solid math skills are required.
• Computer skills with intermediate to advanced knowledge across multiple business and clinical systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and writing abilities.
• Ability to understand workflow and clinical applications to evaluate data collection feasibility and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and anticipate the next logical step within the role's scope.
• Ability to organize and coordinate data analysis for decision-making and program evaluation.