Data Analyst

Urology Centers of Alabama; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Urology Centers of Alabama is seeking a highly analytical Data Analyst to transform data from clinical, operational, and financial systems into actionable insights for a large urology practice with oncology services. This role supports performance, efficiency, and strategic decision-making across multiple service lines.

Ideal candidate has healthcare data experience, proficiency in SQL, Excel, Power BI or Tableau, and familiarity with Allscripts/Veradigm and ARIA systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Health Informatics, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of healthcare data analytics experience.
• Strong SQL and relational database proficiency.
• Advanced Excel and data visualization skills (Power BI/Tableau).
• Experience with EHR and PM systems (Allscripts/Veradigm).
• Understanding of healthcare metrics (wRVUs, CPT/ICD coding, revenue cycle).

Responsibilities

• Extract, validate, and integrate data from multiple systems (Allscripts, Veradigm, ARIA).
• Develop data pipelines and standardized datasets for reporting and analytics.
• Design dashboards for provider productivity and financial performance.
• Analyze revenue cycle performance, including charge capture, coding patterns, and denials.
• Collaborate with physicians, administrators, billing teams, and IT to translate data into insights.
• Support quality reporting, registry reporting, and population health analytics.

Skills

SQL

Relational databases

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Tableau

EHR/PM systems experience

Healthcare analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data analytics/health informatics

Tools

Allscripts

Veradigm

ARIA Oncology System

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Homewood Central - Homewood, AL 35209

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)