Data Analyst II – Healthcare Analytics

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin, TX is hiring a Data Analyst II to perform routine data analysis, build and run queries, and develop reports and graphics from hospital data. You will support local databases, train staff, and help ensure data quality across systems.

The role requires experience in data analysis, database reporting, and communicating with clinicians. This full-time position is based at the Austin State Hospital with a daytime shift and limited telework

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major coursework in data science, business analytics, computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, accounting, finance, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of equivalent experience in one or more of the above fields.
• One year of experience in data analysis, research, and report design.
• One year of experience with database software programs.
• One year of experience creating queries and reports.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Creates and supports databases and related data collection systems that are used by customers throughout the hospital. Assures that these systems function smoothly and return accurate and reliable results that can be used for data analysis.
• Consults with internal and external customers to clarify their specific data needs and how those needs can best be met. Identifies existing reports that address ongoing data needs and ensures that customers can readily access those reports.
• Conducts ad hoc data analysis in response to specific requests from Hospital Management, State Hospitals Central Administration, and department heads throughout the hospital.
• Runs production reports that involve some compilation of results on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. Interprets the results to identify outliers in the data from ongoing measures and places results into optimal format for presentation.
• Uses queries and reports to conduct audits or monitor for possible irregularities in how the electronic medical record and other databases are implemented. Assists in using the results of such analysis to provide training, modify procedures, or take other responsive action.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Skills

Statistics knowledge

EMR systems familiarity

SQL querying

Data visualization

Communication with clinicians

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in relevant field

Tools

Database software

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin, TX is hiring a Data Analyst II to perform routine data analysis, build and run queries, and develop reports and graphics from hospital data. You will support local databases, train staff, and help ensure data quality across systems.

The role requires experience in data analysis, database reporting, and communicating with clinicians. This full-time position is based at the Austin State Hospital with a daytime shift and limited telework