Data Analyst - Center for Health Data Science & Analytics

Key Skills

Data Analytics, Data science techniques, Database, Effective communication skills, HIPAA, Microsoft-Excel, Shell Scripting language, Teamwork, US Healthcare Recruitment, Writing

Job Description

Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:

INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.

COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.

RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.

EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Focuses on patient/customer safety
• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)
• Intentionally rounds with patients/customers to ensure their needs are being met
• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports byenabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

Responsibilities

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.

PEOPLE - 20%

• Communicates results of queries in database systems and upgrades regarding electronic protocol management system to coworkers, staff and management. (EF)
• Completes and works directly with physicians, clinical staff and management on customized data queries and other requests for operational and research needs. (EF)
• Fosters teamwork approach in all interactions with peers and team members. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offering assistance. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee engagement. (EF)

SERVICE - 30%

• Provides troubleshooting logic in relation to technical support. (EF)
• Provides and/or supervises gathering, entering and auditing of data in database. (EF)
• Assists with design and implementation of processes to ensure accurate data collection and input. (EF)
• Performs statistical analysis interpretation by preparing reports (monthly, quarterly and/or as needed) on productivity, quality activities, trends and other clinical or business metrics relevant to the department. (EF)

QUALITY/SAFETY - 15%

• Conducts routine data processing and implementation of quality control methods. (EF)
• Develops standard operating procedures. Ensures compliance with all HIPAA/confidentiality regulations. (EF)
• In conjunction with management, participates in performance improvement program for department. (EF)

FINANCE - 20%

• Conducts, as appropriate, statistical power and sample size determination, inferential hypothesis testing, data mining and knowledge discovery in databases. (EF)
• Responsible for all aspects of clinical data analyses for multiple studies. (EF)
• Programs and develops algorithms for numerical methods and develops workflow and data pipelines as needed for project(s). (EF)

GROWTH/INNOVATION - 15%

• Collaborates with Technology regarding software system proposals, purchases, installations, upgrades, enhancements and modifications. (EF)
• Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. (EF)

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics or related field

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Three years in data analysis, preferably in a healthcare/research setting

License/Certification

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• None

KSA/ Supplemental Data

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Strong background in computer programming
• Proficiency in Excel, Access and shell scripting strongly and ability to utilize multiple software applications
• Familiarity with common imaging tools and database experience and/or experience with neuroinformatic software beneficial
• Previous database project management experience preferred
• Experience in relational database design
• Knowledge of medical practices and terminology strongly preferred
• Excellent analytical / statistical skills
• Experience with report writers preferred
• Excellent communications skills and ability to interact well with medical staff
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently