Data Analyst

Drive analysis and reporting for health and medical data used by management and medical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Research and extract relevant information using data collection methods, patient charts, medical records, health statistics, and epidemiological data aligned to program objectives and reporting requirements.
• Set up and apply administrative and systems controls over data collection to ensure conformance with Westchester Medical Center program requirements.
• Collaborate with a team to define parameters for a model used to begin collecting and analyzing data based on existing information.
• Analyze and evaluate data to identify trends and service indicators.
• Operate, monitor, and manage automated equipment to process data according to program instructions with minimal errors or malfunctions.
• Maintain, modify, and develop personal computer based data processing and software applications.
• Serve as a liaison with data processing, professional and technical staff, and vendors providing contracted services.
• Review and incorporate new reporting requirements by updating existing information systems to meet those needs.
• Provide training and technical assistance to in-house users to support workflow and employee skill development.
• Review user manuals and system applications and recommend revisions to meet operational objectives.
• Control data storage to support an effective retrieval system.
• Prepare reports with supportive charts and graphics interpreting collected data, including forecasts needed for program planning.
• Establish and maintain detailed records and files of supporting documentation for future reference.
• Develop reporting formats to satisfy regulatory requirements and management information needs.
• Consult with medical professional staff on data and trends reflected in reports.

Requirements

• Either 4 years of experience with the primary function of statistical analysis of health or medical data using statistical software or relevant software (SPSS, SAS, Access, or Oracle); or 4 years of experience with the primary function of systems analysis of health or medical data programs, including analyzing and reporting required information.
• Bachelor’s degree, required.
• A Master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or statistics, or a Master of Public Health with a concentration in epidemiology or biostatistics may be substituted for the required experience.
• A Master’s degree including at least nine credits in epidemiology and/or statistics may be substituted for one year of the experience requirement.
• Education beyond secondary level must be from a post-secondary, degree-granting institution recognized or accredited by the Board of Regents of the New York State Education Department.

Technologies

• SPSS
• SAS
• Access
• Oracle

Job Details

• Location: Valhalla, NY (onsite)
• Salary: USD 31 - 39 per hourly
• Experience: Minimum 4 years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree