Data Analyst

Position Overview

Location: Reno, NV - Hybrid role (must attend some meetings on-site)

Community Health Alliance (CHA) is seeking a tech-savvy, detail-oriented Data Analyst to join our Health Informatics team. In this foundational role, you’ll support the collection, analysis, and visualization of data that drives clinical, operational, and strategic decision-making across our organization.

You'll work with a wide variety of data types and play a key role in analyzing data for annual UDS reporting, process improvement initiatives, and ad-hoc analysis. As this is a hybrid role, you'll need to be comfortable using online meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams to collaborate with colleagues across departments. If you're analytical, quick to learn new tools, and confident using Microsoft applications and this is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a mission-driven healthcare environment.

In your cover letter, tell us what excites you most about working with data in a community health setting? Or tell us about a time that you used data to make an informed decision in your life and what you learned from that experience.

Key Responsibilities:

· Create visualizations and dashboards that are both meaningful and visually engaging, helping users quickly digest key performance indicators and trends

· Produce reports required by public and private alternative payment models

· Serve as the internal subject matter expert for the Azara reporting tool

· Analyze data and collaborate with stakeholders to synthesize results and insights

· Develop customized reports to support ongoing and project-based quality initiatives

· Participate in process improvement and quality assurance activities

· Build data measurement tools to support clinical and operational improvement

· Prioritize incoming requests and clearly communicate delivery timelines and expectations

· Translate technical data into insights understandable by non-technical audiences

· Support and coach end users on how to interpret and apply data

· Translate trends into narratives to inform business and clinical strategies

· Audit data quality, investigate inconsistencies, and implement data integrity improvements

· Collaborate with EHR specialists and leadership to ensure workflows capture required data

· Maintain a work plan of reporting tasks and generate monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reports

· Contribute to Meaningful Use reporting and optimization initiatives

· Participate in data governance and quality teams to enhance data systems and reporting accuracy

· Conduct audits to validate data against trends and internal benchmarks

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding PHI and sensitive information

· Analytical thinker with strong data interpretation and problem-solving skills

· Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy

· Effective verbal and written communication skills

· Active listening and critical thinking abilities

· Self-motivated with strong organization, multi-tasking, and follow-through

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

· Comfortable learning and applying new software and digital tools

· Cultural humility and willingness to interact respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds

· Experience managing projects or tasks to timely completion

Preferred Qualifications:

· Certifications or a bachelor’s degree in math, science, public health, or a related field

· Experience with SQL, Power BI, or other database and visualization tools

· 2–3 years of experience working with an electronic health record (EHR) system, preferably eClinical Works (eCw)

· Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or similar healthcare setting

CHA Compensation & Benefits

Join our CHA team and enjoy the following benefit package:

• Salary: $60,000
• 100% company paid employee medical insurance and 90% paid vision and dental on the 60th day from date of hire. 
• Continuing education benefit available at 24 hours & $500 per year
• Paid Time Off:
  • PTO 15 days/year and increased after one years of service: pro-rated based on FTE status
  • 8 paid holidays per year
• CHA paid pension plan at 5% of earnings after one year of service; no employee match
• Additional 403(b)retirement annuity plan for employee to save; no employer match
• Malpractice coverage through FTCA (Federal Tort Claims Act)
• CHA provides a $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy for each benefit-eligible employee at no cost to the employee.  This is an employee benefit paid and sponsored by CHA.   

Salary : $500 - $60,000