What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intermediate Data Analyst position at University of Arkansas?
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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 theApply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.
Department:ACHI | Analytics
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of experience in analytics, health services research, statistics, mathematics, computer science or health policy, economics or related field to include
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- Master's Degree plus 1 year experience in analytics, health services research, statistics, mathematics, computer science or health policy, economics or related field
- experience with large dataset linkage, management, and analytic programming using software such as SAS and SQL
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Base or Advanced SAS Certification
- Experience manipulating and analyzing administrative claims
- Demonstrable ability to write efficient code and think logically
- Use of advanced SAS functions to manipulate dates to create time-dependent analytical variables
- Knowledge and use of national sources (e.g. ACS, HCUP, MEPS)
- Knowledge of ArcGIS or other geographical coding programs to assist in health geocoding/mapping
- Knowledge of Medicaid eligibility, Medicaid/Medicare claims, health disparities or chronic diseases
- Knowledge of ICD-9/10 Diagnosis and Procedure, CPT, HCPCS, DRG/MS-DRG, NDC, Type of Service, Place of Service and other codes commonly utilized in health care date sets
Additional Information:
Additional Information:
- Supports reporting needs by transitioning daily, weekly, and monthly reporting deliverables from legacy tools to new business intelligence tools.
- Works with analytic team to validate code and output contextually, and with visualizations.
- Manages data input from multiple platforms, and synchronizes and normalizes data to ensure consistency in analysis.
- Conceptualizes, designs, and develops data visualization solutions that synthesize complex data concepts into clear communications for key stakeholders and decision makers.
- Facilitates project meetings and discussions to exchange information contributing to effective solution development.
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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check
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.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Salary : $50,000
