CDCE Data Analyst

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits starting day 1

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs

Job summary

Emory Healthcare seeks a Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Data Analyst. This role focuses on leveraging clinical data to enhance documentation practices and performance metrics. Responsibilities include data validation, trend analysis, and collaboration with various teams.

Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of nursing experience, and proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python, and other data analysis tools. The position allows remote work and requires a Nursing license in Georgia.

Qualifications

• 4 years minimum nursing experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse, GA Board of Nursing certified.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Data extraction and validation.
• Performance metrics and trend analysis.
• Reporting and dashboard development.
• Support compliance and audit readiness.
• Collaboration and strategic insights.

Skills

SQL

SAS

Python

Excel

Power-BI

Tableau

AWS/Azure

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, HIM, Data analytics

Master's Degree in Computer Sciences, HIM, Data analytics

Job description

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
• And more

Description

Overview:

The Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) data analyst is responsible for strategic and operational support through the analysis of clinical, financial, and coding claims data. This role requires leveraging abstraction and analysis of datasets such as MEDPAR, Vizient, Quality and internal claims data to benchmark performance and identify areas for improvement in CDI, coding and provider documentation practices. The CDI Data analyst will play a key role in driving improvements in case mix index (CMI), risk adjustment, and departmental focus on identified trends. The CDI Data Analyst will work directly with CDI Director and closely with vendors to obtain data analysis insights through applications such as EPIC, Solventum and Vizient to support business processes, working in collaboration with digital teams to make appropriate business application decisions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Data extraction and validation
• Performance metrics and trend analysis
• Reporting and dashboard development
• Support compliance and audit readiness
• Collaboration and strategic insights

Travel: Less than 10% of the time may be required.

Work Type: Remote employee - Works from locations outside traditional office, often from home or another remote setting.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education – Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, HIM, Data analytics
• Nursing Experience – 4 years minimum experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities (required):

• SQL, SAS, Python, Excel, Power-BI, Tableau, AWS/Azure, and cloud applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in data analysis tools, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of clinical documentation standards, regulatory requirements and healthcare industry practices

Preferred Qualifications Education:

• Master's Degree in Computer Sciences, HIM, Data analytics
• Nursing Experience – 6 years minimum experience

Licensure: Licensed Registered Nurse, GA Board of Nursing certified

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Medium to heavy (up to 75 lbs) with varying percentages of the workday spent standing, walking, and sitting; close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing). Lifting/carrying limitations and other physical demands may vary by task and work area.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Environmental exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varying floor surfaces, temperatures, lighting, and travel. Use of personal protective equipment may be required.

Additional Details

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Leave and Accommodations.