Data Specialist

OU Health; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Data Specialist in the Quality Data Reporting department. The role focuses on advanced data preparation, analysis, and reporting to support quality improvement efforts, with emphasis on data integrity and actionable insights.

The ideal candidate has Epic Caboodle/Clarity experience and will work with analytics to refine reporting standards for systemwide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field required.
• 3+ years of related experience for Level II or 5+ years for Level III.

Responsibilities

• Collects, validates, and maintains datasets supporting quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives.
• Develops and maintains dashboards, reports, and analytic products; improves data processes with BI tools.
• Partners with stakeholders to interpret analytic outputs for decision-making.
• Translates analytic findings into actionable insights and supports improvement initiatives.
• Stays updated on industry trends and regulatory programs.

Skills

Data analysis

Visualization

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Position Title

Data Specialist

Department

Quality Data Reporting

Remote Eligibility

Candidates must reside and work full-time in AR, KS, MO, OK, or TX before their first day of employment.

Classification

This position may be filled as levels II, or III, depending on individual experience, education, certification(s), and business need.

Ideal candidate will have Epic experience (Caboodle/Clarity).

General Description

The Quality Data Analyst performs advanced data preparation, analysis, and reporting in support of OU Health’s quality improvement efforts. This role evaluates data integrity, enhances analytic processes, and partners with quality and operational leaders to translate data into meaningful insights that inform improvement work. The Analyst II works with increased independence on complex analyses and contributes to the refinement of reporting standards and analytic practices.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collects, validates, and maintains accurate datasets supporting quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives.
• Develops, enhances, and maintains dashboards, reports, and analytic products; improves existing data processes using business intelligence, statistical, or analytic tools.
• Participates in regulatory readiness and quality reporting activities, ensuring accurate interpretation and application of measure specifications.
• Partners with stakeholders to support effective use, interpretation, and decision‑making based on analytic outputs.
• Interprets performance trends, conducts deeper analyses, and identifies opportunities to support improvement initiatives.
• Assists quality and operational teams by translating analytic findings into actionable insights.
• Recommends enhancements to data structures, analytic processes, or reporting standards as data maturity and organizational needs evolve.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends, national quality programs, and analytic best practices and incorporates relevant updates into analytic work.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Level II Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field required.
• Experience: At least three (3) years of related experience required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None required.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
  • Intermediate skills in healthcare data analysis and visualization tools (SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau)
  • Ability to optimize data workflows and design moderately complex analytic logic.
  • Strong analytical reasoning and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Level III Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field required.
• Experience: At least five (5) years of related experience required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: None required.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
  • Expert-level analytic, statistical, and visualization competencies using SQL, Python, Power BI, and Tableau
  • Deep understanding of healthcare quality measures, regulatory programs, and performance improvement methodologies.
  • Strong leadership, influencing, and communication abilities, including interaction with senior executives.
  • Ability to develop sophisticated analytic solutions and lead systemwide initiatives.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans
• many more

Compensation package

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