Data Analyst

The Data Analyst at Northwest Health - La Porte will help drive data-informed decisions by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting healthcare and operational information. This onsite role focuses on producing accurate analyses, visualizations, and reporting to support patient care, operational performance, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Collects, cleans, and prepares data from multiple sources (including EMRs, financial systems, regulatory datasets, and surveys) to maintain accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Performs descriptive, exploratory, and statistical analyses using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Writes and executes SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and validate data for analysis and reporting.
• Builds and maintains dashboards, scorecards, and visualizations to communicate key performance indicators and findings.
• Creates and delivers reports summarizing data trends, performance metrics, and actionable insights for different audiences.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to answer data-related questions and support business decision-making.
• Supports senior analysts with data preparation, advanced analytics, and reporting activities on assigned projects.
• Handles multiple data requests and projects, prioritizing work to meet deadlines under senior analyst guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance and complies with applicable policies and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or four (4) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• 1-3 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or healthcare analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or an equivalent.
• Familiarity with statistical methods and data modeling techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with healthcare data systems and EMRs, such as Cerner, Medhost, or Epic.
• Understanding of healthcare operations, metrics, and performance indicators.
• Knowledge of data governance, HIPAA, and data security best practices.

Technologies and Tools

• SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau
• EMRs and platforms: Cerner, Medhost, Epic
• HIPAA

Role Overview

The Data Analyst supports the organization’s data-driven decision-making by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting healthcare and operational data. The position contributes to identifying trends, patterns, and insights that improve patient care, operational performance, and strategic planning, while working closely with senior analysts, clinicians, administrators, and business leaders.