Data Analyst - CVMG IT / Information Systems / Full Time

Summary of Performance Expectations:

The Data Analyst creates reports, fulfills data request, develops scripted services and provides consultation when needed. The Data Analyst builds and maintains expertise with the assigned software applications and the software lifecycle (data elements, data tables, business process, requirements, design, development, testing, deployment and training).

The analyst ensures and provides the following:

•        Data integrity and accuracy of work products by consulting with department directors, managers, super users, and collaborates with health system analysts as applicable.

•        Consults with stakeholders during application acquisitions to ensure the scope and objective are understood and requirements are met

•        Demonstrates the ability to interpret business needs and distill into manageable components

•        Identifies improvements to enhance system efficiencies and performance

•        Document processes, constructs use cases and develop reporting workflows as needed

•        Obtains expertise with tools needed to perform job related duties such as report writers and Microsoft office products.

•        Ensure data element documentation is available and maintained; data is classified as to retention and access control; maintain knowledge of vendor data structures; understand and document flows of data between systems and/or outside organizations

•        Perform periodic audits of data using tools, utilities, query languages, report writers, etc. for accuracy and to ensure maximum functionality it utilized

•        Schedules and tests report software upgrades and package deployments, working with super users and other stakeholders as necessary

•        Serves as Project Manager for data sharing CVMG IT Projects

•        Setup, monitor and provide support for new and existing integrated Interfaces

•        Setup, Monitor and provide support for SFTPs

•        Provides data setup, support and monitor compliance of quality improvement reporting initiatives

•        Assists with special projects when necessary

 

 

Education & Credentials:

Required

Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field. Other directly related education may be substituted for degree.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.

 

Work Experience:

Required

Two years of previous experience as a Data Analyst or in the Health Information Data Management field. Advanced computer skills with clinical software applications. Experience with Compliance Issues including HIPAA, ICD-10 and CPT coding. Experienced with information system database applications. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.

Preferred

Five years experience as a Data Analyst in a Healthcare setting.

About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY
As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance:

• North Carolina’s first and only 5-time Magnet recipient for nursing excellence
• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medica Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.