Data Analyst Statistical Senior

Job Description:

This Senior level Statistical Data Analyst position is focused on generating impactful solutions for customers within Clinical Excellence function at Intermountain. This Senior level analyst works within a team of analysts and serves as a leader, mentoring junior caregivers, providing statistical and technical guidance, and adhering to best practices. They have a strong understanding of how to get the right story from the right data and present it in the right way.



In partnership with analytic leadership, they facilitate regular meetings with customer stakeholders to provide work updates, set project priorities and establish deliverable timelines. They have a deep understanding of the clinical and operating data for the areas they support to ensure the integrity and accuracy of customer data. They drive information insights through data exploration, advanced statistical testing and analysis, interpretation, report development and visual storytelling.


This position is part of the Clinical Excellence analytics team at Intermountain. This team provides expertise in leveraging healthcare data to improve patient safety, quality, and experience. This team reports to senior analytics leaders and work in strong partnership with the Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer and the Clinical Excellence department. This team provides ongoing training, maintenance, monitoring and promotion of data applications and reports to ensure data insights are widely known, accessible, and used to its fullest potential.

In brief, this position will analyze and interpret data using statistical modeling software (e.g. R, Python) and expertly apply statistical methods, analysis and models (i.e. hypothesis testing, logistic and linear regression, correlation, parametric and non-parametric methods) to detect improvement opportunities. This position will mentor Staff and Associate team members, detect and facilitate opportunities for intra/inter team collaboration to enhance analytic services and contribute statistical acumen and thought leadership to the success of the team and work to advance your professional skills though structured and personal learning opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience with Python and/or R are essential.

Experience scraping data from APIs is essential.

Must meet one of the following:

Bachelor's degree in an analytics related field such as statistics, mathematics, information systems, computer science, finance, business management, or economics and four years of relevant experience performing data analysis.

Or

Bachelor’s degree in another area of study with six years of relevant work experience in a role performing data analysis.

Experience without a related degree will be considered if skill set and experience are robust.

Plus:

Demonstration of these skills:

Advanced SQL ability, knowledge of database design, data modeling and standardized data structures

Practiced ability in creating visually appealing, content rich and consumer centric reports and dashboards (i.e. Cognos, Tableau)

Proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet, internet, e-mail, and scheduling applications

Highly effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Subject matter expertise in healthcare or related data (Clinical Programs, Clinical Services, Compliance, Quality, Revenue Cycle, Strategic Planning, Population Health, etc.)

Lifelong learner with a creative, collaborative approach.

Temperament to thrive in scaled agile teams (SAFe®) or similar product management practice

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an analytics related field such as statistics, mathematics, information systems, computer science, finance, business management, or economics.
Familiarity working with patient safety, quality, and experience related metrics across the acute and ambulatory settings is preferred (e.g. 30-day readmissions, mortality, LOS, patient satisfaction, HEDIS, CMS MIPS, HCAHPs, etc.). Familiarity working with Cerner and Epic Clarity and Caboodle environments is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.
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Operate computers and other IT equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
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See and read computer monitors and documents
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Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
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Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
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Location:

Key Bank Tower

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$43.49 - $68.48

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado and Montana based caregivers.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.