Data Analyst

Allina Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a data analytics and quality measurement specialist to support clinical quality, measurement strategy, and operational efficiency. You will consult with administrative and physician leaders to guide quality and safety initiatives and to drive performance improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes data analysis, project management, and a strong collaboration with clinical teams, with a 1.0 FTE schedule and hybrid remote work arrangements in Minnesota and western

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, health informatics, public health, epidemiology, program evaluation, or related field.
• 2–5 years of professional or clinical experience in data analysis or quality measurement.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis and familiarity with data collection and EHR tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for data analytics and quality measurement, guiding teams and aligning with organizational standards.
• Convene and coordinate regular research and measurement stakeholder meetings.
• Catalog research outputs and support internal/external research website and multimedia strategy.
• Coordinate ad hoc scientific or data-related projects and participate in meetings.
• Provide technical and educational support to users of data analytics tools and processes.
• Develop analytic strategies for quality analysis and advise on measurement approaches.
• Contribute to program evaluation and study design as needed.
• Utilize analytics tools (e.g., Vizient, Epic) to extract, prep, and interpret data.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Data collection familiarity

Electronic health records tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/health informatics

Tools

Vizient

Epic

PSO

Riskonnect

USWNR

Job description

Location Address: 2925 Chicago Ave Loading Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321 Date Posted: August 21, 2026 Department: 74000670 Clinical Engineering Services Management Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shifts No weekends Hybrid remote position

Job Description:

Supports a variety of data analysis, project management, and quality analysis activities to improve the clinical quality, measurement strategy, and operational efficiency. Consults with administrative leaders, physician leaders, and staff to provide direction regarding quality, safety, performance improvement, and regulatory activities.

Principle Responsibilities

Project Management

Serves as the subject matter expert for data analytics and quality measurement, guiding teams on best practices and ensuring alignment with organizational standards. Convenes and coordinates regular research and measurement stakeholder meetings. Catalogs research and measurement outputs. Provides support for the maintenance of the internal and external research websites and multi-media strategy for dissemination of research and quality analysis results. Coordinates ad hoc scientific or data-related projects. Participates in recurring quality, clinical, and operations meetings. Provides technical and educational support to users of data analytics tools, documentation and processes.

Quality Analysis

Collaborates in developing appropriate analytic strategies for quality analysis and assists in identifying data issues relevant to interpretation this may include patient chart reviews to validate measure inclusion/exclusion criteria and ensure data accuracy. Serves as a consultant for interpretation of quality analysis and provides recommendations on approaches to measurement. Participates in program evaluation for the business unit.

Data Analysis

Serves as a knowledgeable resource in key organizational initiatives and applications, ensuring teams maximize the value of these tools (e.g. Vizient, USWNR, Riskonnect, PSO, Epic). Utilizes statistical software to extract and prep data and conduct analysis. Directs and contributes to data abstraction and collection and summarizes and interprets. Conducts literature reviews to identify gaps in available evidence and prepares interpretive summaries. Contributes to development of study design, methods, and data collection approaches as well as grant applications. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in information technology, health informatics, public health, epidemiology, program evaluation, or related healthcare or scientific discipline 2 to 5 years professional or clinical experience Experience with quantitative data analysis, familiarity with data collection and electronic health record tools

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in information technology, health informatics, public health, epidemiology, program evaluation, or related healthcare or scientific discipline Well-developed medical writing skills, experience serving as lead author of peer-reviewed publications

Physical Demands

Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range Pay Range:

$32.92 to $45.12 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve.

Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community.

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