Data Analyst

Urology Centers of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Urology Centers of Alabama seeks a highly analytical Data Analyst to transform clinical, operational, and financial data into actionable insights that drive performance and strategy across a large multi-disciplinary practice.

The role emphasizes data integration from Allscripts/Veradigm systems, ERH data, and oncology workflows, delivering recurring and ad hoc reports to physicians and executives. Collaboration across IT and administrative teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in data analytics, health informatics, business, or related field.
• 3+ years of healthcare data analytics experience.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced).
• Experience with EHR and PM systems (Allscripts/Veradigm).
• Understanding of healthcare metrics (wRVUs, CPT/ICD coding, revenue cycle).

Responsibilities

• Data Management & Integration: Extract, validate, and integrate data from multiple systems; build data pipelines and standardized datasets.
• Reporting & Analytics: Design dashboards and reports for provider productivity, financial performance, and utilization metrics.
• Operational & Financial Insights: Analyze revenue cycle, coding patterns, denials, and budgeting support.
• Clinical & Quality Analytics: Support quality reporting, outcomes analysis, and registry metrics.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with physicians, admins, billing, and IT to translate data into actionable insights.

Skills

SQL

Excel (advanced)

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Health Informatics, Business, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Allscripts/Veradigm environments

Job description

General Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Data Analyst to support a large, 30-shareholder urology practice with integrated medical oncology, radiation oncology, and multiple ancillary service lines. This role is responsible for transforming data from clinical, operational, and financial systems into actionable insights that drive performance, efficiency, and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with healthcare data ecosystems, including practice management, EHR, and oncology-specific systems.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management & Integration

• Extract, validate, and integrate data from multiple systems, including:
• Allscripts (Practice Management)
• Veradigm (EHR)
• ARIA Oncology Information System (Radiation Oncology)
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and standardized datasets for reporting and analytics
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA)

Reporting & Analytics

• Design and maintain dashboards and reports for:
• Provider productivity (wRVUs, encounters, procedures)
• Financial performance (collections, charges, payer mix, denials)
• Radiation oncology utilization and throughput
• Medical oncology infusion metrics
• Ancillary service line performance (imaging, lab, pharmacy, etc.)
• Deliver recurring and ad hoc reports to physicians, executives, and operational leaders
• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement

Operational & Financial Insights

• Analyze revenue cycle performance including:
• Charge capture
• Coding patterns
• Denial trends and reimbursement optimization
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives
• Partner with leadership to evaluate service line profitability and expansion opportunities

Clinical & Quality Analytics

• Support quality reporting and value-based care initiatives
• Analyze clinical outcomes, treatment patterns, and patient flow
• Assist with registry reporting and compliance metrics (as applicable)

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with physicians, administrators, billing teams, and IT
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences
• Serve as a liaison between clinical operations and technical systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Health Informatics, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare data analytics (multi-specialty or oncology preferred)
• Strong experience with:
• SQL and relational databases
• Excel (advanced)
• Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Experience working with EHR and PM systems (preferably Allscripts/Veradigm environments)
• Understanding of healthcare financial and operational metrics (wRVUs, CPT/ICD coding, revenue cycle)

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to manage large, complex datasets
• Strong communication and data storytelling skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physician-driven environment

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in helping a complex, high-volume specialty practice optimize performance across urology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology. The Data Analyst will directly influence financial outcomes, operational efficiency, and patient care quality through data-driven insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with oncology workflows (medical and/or radiation oncology)
• Familiarity with radiation oncology data structures (e.g., ARIA)
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data warehousing concepts
• Experience with population health or value-based care analytics
• Certification in healthcare analytics or data tools (e.g., CHDA, Power BI, Tableau)