CRU Data Analyst

Ozark Center; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeman Health System is seeking a Data Analyst to collect, validate, and analyze data for the Community Response Unit and opioid initiatives. You will develop dashboards, scorecards, and reports to support leadership, funders, and stakeholders, driving data-informed decisions.

The role collaborates with CRU leadership, clinical teams, grant administrators, and external partners. The position emphasizes data quality, program evaluation, and continuous improvement in addressing substance use and

Qualifications

• Experience collecting, validating, and maintaining program data from multiple sources.
• Ability to develop data collection tools and reporting processes.
• Skills to analyze performance, outcomes, and trends for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and maintain program data from multiple sources.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity of databases.
• Create dashboards and visualizations for leadership and funders.
• Develop KPIs and outcome measures; support QA initiatives.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reports and ad hoc analyses.
• Support data management in Unite Us and related systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboarding

KPIs

Reporting

Tools

Unite Us

Electronic systems (EHR, data tools)

Job description

The Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting data related to the Community Response Unit (CRU) and our community opioid response program. This position supports program evaluation, quality improvement, compliance, and strategic decision-making through the development of data reports, dashboards, performance measures, and outcome analyses. The Data Analyst works closely with CRU leadership, clinical and community teams, grant/funding administrators, healthcare partners, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting and measurement of program outcomes. The position plays a critical role in demonstrating the impact of funded activities, identifying trends, and supporting evidence-based improvements to services addressing substance use disorder, behavioral health needs, and social determinants of health. The Data Analyst shall report to and shall be under the administration of the Director of Urgent Care Services for program specific supervision.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and maintain program data from multiple internal and external sources.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of databases related to program goals.
• Develop and maintain data collection tools and processes that support funding reporting requirements.
• Analyze program performance, utilization, outcomes, and trends related to CRU and opioid initiatives.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports for leadership, funding agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Create dashboards, scorecards, and visualizations that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and outcome measures.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives through data-driven recommendations.
• Assist departments in identifying measurable goals and performance benchmarks.
• Assist with data management and reporting within Unite Us and other electronic systems utilized by the CRU program.

Physical Requirements

Normal office environment with occasional travel to partner agencies, community organizations, and service locations. Typical demands include prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed. Extensive computer and data analysis work. May require attendance at grand-related meeting and community events. TB test upon hire.

Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center - the region's largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women's and children's services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children's Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.