What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Data Analyst, Winston Salem position at Wake Forest Baptist Health?
JOB SUMMARY:
Supports multiple, strategic, complex, cross-boundary projects, services and associated deliverables related to data analysis activities. Acts as a senior internal consultant in the identification, implementation, and/or development of clinical, quality, and financial analytical models to demonstrate value and/or increase the value of services. Functions as a strategic and tactical resource.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field or being a Licensed RN required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Three years’ experience in data analysis or related area is required.
- Experience in a healthcare environment with coursework or experience in statistics, business writing, financial analysis, planning, and marketing preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
- Certification in area of specialty may be required, Black Belt (BB) certification preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Oversees data management activities for assigned projects. Serves as primary contact between clinical leadership and Performance Analytics department in data related issues.
- Leads assigned projects by applying project management skills, statistical and data management techniques to facilitate better decision making, improve business operations and discover, improve, develop new methods of data dissemination.
- Plans, develops and monitors timelines for statistical and data management activities for assigned projects.
- Determines data required for projects and identifies data to satisfy informational needs.
- Ensures appropriate data analysis is performed and validates the accuracy and integrity of the data output. .
- Assists with development of and progress on implementation plans by providing support related to collection, organization, and monitoring of data and timelines. Coordinates monthly implementation status report for leadership.
- Prepares presentation materials that are concise, accurate, and clear to ensure clarity and appropriately respond to customer informational needs.
- Assists in the development and implementation of new statistical and data management methodologies to improve current/future decision making and medical center processes.
- Serves as key resource and team member within the Department. Ensures high quality service to customers by maintaining knowledge and skills for self-development.
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
