What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analyst position at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center?
The Population Health Data Analyst collects, cleans, and analyzes large healthcare datasets (EHR, claims,, social determinants) to identify trends, measure clinical outcomes, and support value-based care strategies. They create dashboards, reports, and predictive models to improve community health, manage risks, and optimize financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze large, complex datasets using SQL, SAS, or R to identify health trends, disparities, and utilization patterns.
* Visualization & Insights: Develop dashboards and interactive reports (using Tableau, Power BI, or Epic SlicerDicer) to communicate findings to clinical leaders and stakeholders.
* Quality Improvement: Evaluate program performance, care coordination, and clinical outcomes, providing recommendations for care optimization
* Value-Based Care Support: Analyze claims data to monitor risk-adjusted costs and efficiency in value-based contracts
* Data Governance: Ensure data integrity and compliance with privacy regulations (HIPAA, IRB).
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in SQL, data visualization tools, and statistical software (SAS, R, or Python)
* Data Handling: Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems (e.g., Epic) and claims data
* Analytical Skills: Ability to perform complex data manipulation, statistical analysis, and interpretation
* Knowledge Base: Understanding of population health management, healthcare metrics, and epidemiology
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Health Informatics, Public Health, Statistics, or a related field.
Salary - $65,000 - $75,000
Shift - Monday - Friday : 9am-5pm
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000