Data Specialist

OU Medicine; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Data Specialist in our Quality Data Reporting department. The ideal candidate will perform advanced data preparation, analysis, and reporting to support quality improvement efforts, with growing independence in complex analyses and reporting standards refinement.

Requirements include experience with Epic Caboodle/Clarity, SQL, Python, and BI tools. This role emphasizes strong stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision support within a large health system.

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.
• 5+ years of related experience for Level III.
• Intermediate to expert analytics, visualization, and SQL/Python proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collects, validates, and maintains datasets supporting quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives.
• Develops and maintains dashboards and reports; improves data processes using BI tools.
• Participates in regulatory readiness and quality reporting activities.
• Partners with stakeholders to translate analytic outputs into actionable insights.
• Interprets performance trends and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Translates analytic findings into actionable recommendations for teams.
• Recommends data structure and reporting improvements as needs evolve.

Skills

Healthcare data analysis

Data visualization

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Position Title

Data Specialist

Department

Quality Data Reporting

Job Description

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

Benefits and Compensation

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.
• We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

About OU Health

OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non‑clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.