Health Services Researcher

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University School of Medicine invites applications for a Health Services Researcher / Research Data Analyst to join a multidisciplinary team focused on policy, delivery, and equity in care. You will work with large datasets (Medicare/Medicaid, EHR, surveys) and apply advanced statistical methods to evaluate programs and outcomes.

The role emphasizes reducing disparities and improving care for underserved groups, with collaboration across health services research, medicine,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in health policy, Survey Research, Epidemiology, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years in public health or healthcare data analysis.
• Experience with observational research and large administrative/clinical datasets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large healthcare datasets using advanced quantitative methods.
• Support study design, data management, statistical analysis, and interpretation.
• Work with administrative claims, EHR, and national survey data.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators on funded projects.
• Contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications.
• Develop analytic plans and research protocols.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical programming

Experience with large datasets

SAS

R

Stata

Python

SQL

Education

Master's degree in health policy or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Stata

Python

SQL

Medicare/Medicaid data experience

Job description

The Program in Health Services Research at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Health Services Researcher / Research Data Analyst to join a multidisciplinary team conducting innovative research focused on healthcare policy, health services delivery, clinical interventions, and health equity.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to studies that evaluate the effectiveness, value, and outcomes of healthcare programs and policies, with a strong emphasis on reducing health disparities and improving care for underserved populations. The successful candidate will collaborate with investigators across health services research, health economics, medicine, epidemiology, biostatistics, and population health on a diverse portfolio of federally and foundation-funded projects.
Research activities involve working with large administrative and clinical datasets, including Medicare, Medicaid, MarketScan, AHRQ, CDC data sources, and electronic health records. The role provides opportunities to apply advanced statistical and econometric methods to address high-impact questions related to healthcare delivery, quality, outcomes, utilization, and policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large healthcare datasets using advanced quantitative methods.
• Support study design, data management, statistical analysis, and interpretation of findings.
• Conduct research using administrative claims, electronic health records, and national survey data.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators on funded research projects.
• Contribute to scientific manuscripts, presentations, grant applications, and technical reports.
• Assist with the development and implementation of research protocols and analytic plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with healthcare claims, clinical datasets, or population health data.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, R, Stata, Python, or SQL.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in healthcare policy, health equity, and health outcomes research.

Physical Requirements

• Work occurs in an office environment using office equipment (computers, copiers, etc.).
• This position requires extended periods of sitting and working at the computer. Overtime will occasionally be necessary.

Education, Experience And Certifications

• Master's degree in health policy, Survey Research, Epidemiology, Sociology, Economics, or another health-related research field required.
• 3 years professional experience in public health or healthcare related field required.
• Experience working in observational research and utilizing computers and databases to conduct analyses and interpretation of evaluation and outcome studies required.