Data Analyst - Intermediate - Stroke Program

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Closing Date:

10/02/2024

Type of Position:

Research

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | NUSL Stroke Program

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

In service to UAMS Health’s Vision Strategic Plan and the annual UAMS Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Plan, the Quality Data Analyst abstracts, collects, extracts, compiles, analyzes, and reports quality and performance data for the Comprehensive Stroke Program. The Data Analyst works closely with their Stroke Program Director, QM Coordinator and Service Line Leadership to assure that data is accurate, timely, and providing value to our stroke program, institutional and Service Line goals, objectives, and improvement priorities. The Data Analyst works closely with the Director to assure that data is collected in the most accurate and efficient manner and works with IT partners to operationalize automated, non-manual data collection process. The Data Analyst works to create efficient and effective data entry processes and data sets to simply data capture processes and assure accuracy and usability. The Data Analyst works with key users of each data set to assure that actionable and meaningful information is produced. The Data Analyst remains current in their knowledge of the data sets and requirements and works with the Stroke Program Director and key stakeholders to make any changes or revisions as required.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Finance or a healthcare related field

• Three (3) years experience extracting and preparing data for statistical analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with reviewing charts in an Electronic Health Record.

• Strong computer and analytic skills. 

• Experience with quality indicator specifications and methodology

• Ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and relational and statistical databases. 

• Experience with various data visualization methods and tools.

• Master’s degree in a technical or healthcare related field

• Experience with ICD-10 codes, Stroke Registry abstraction, RedCap software.

• Knowledge and experience with Statistical Process Control techniques

• CPHQ, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Certification

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizes, designs, and develops data visualization solutions that synthesize complex data concepts into clear communications for key stakeholders and decision makers.

• Manages data input from multiple platforms, and synchronizes and normalizes data to ensure consistency in analysis.

• Works with analytic team to validate code and output contextually, and with visualizations.

• Responds to ad-hoc requests for information from internal and external entities and acts as a professional and technical resource to researchers.

• Supports reporting needs by transitioning daily, weekly, and monthly reporting deliverables from legacy tools to new business intelligence tools.

• Facilitates project meetings and discussions to exchange information contributing to effective solution development.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Proof of Veteran Status, Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes