Health Services Researcher - Senior

Advocate Health Care; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Health Services Researcher to contribute to research programs spanning Internal Medicine and OB/GYN, evaluating quality, access, outcomes and disparities in diverse patient populations.

You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to execute projects informing clinical decision-making and healthcare innovation, while supporting ongoing hospital quality initiatives and grant preparation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health Policy, Survey Research, Epidemiology, Sociology, or other health-related research field required.
• 5 years of professional experience in public health or healthcare field required.
• Experience in observational research and data analysis required.
• Biostatistics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support hospital quality improvement initiatives with data analysis.
• Prepare study reports, graphs, and scorecards for dissemination.
• Analyze outcomes, methods, and processes using primary and secondary data sources.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and with federal, state, and local agencies when needed.
• Design studies evaluating healthcare interventions and develop data resources for grants.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaborative work

Healthcare research

Education

Master's Degree in Health Policy or related field

Tools

Databases

Job description

Department and Status

Department: 85201 Greater Charlotte Research and Other Sponsored Programs - Academic Obstetrics/Gynecology

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Standard M-F

Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65

Essential Functions

The Health Services Researcher serves as a key contributor to research programs spanning Internal Medicine and OB/GYN, evaluating healthcare quality, access, outcomes, and disparities across diverse patient populations. Through collaboration with physician investigators and interdisciplinary teams, this position develops and executes research projects that inform clinical decision-making, policy development, and healthcare innovation.

Contributes data analysis support to on-going hospital quality improvement initiatives. Prepares study reports, graphs and disease-specific scorecards and disseminates results. Performs critical analyses of outcomes, methods, and processes, utilizing data collected from primary and secondary sources. Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team of healthcare practitioners, researchers and outcome specialists, as well as with, federal, state and local agencies when needed.

Conducts computer-based searches in support of evaluation and quality initiatives. Designs studies for the evaluation of specific healthcare interventions. Manipulates, combines, and refines large databases to produce information suitable for analysis. Provides the supporting institutional data necessary for the preparation of grants for outside funding, and assists as appropriate with the preparation of proposals.

Assists in the development of databases and scorecards related to quality improvement initiatives. Assists in the development and implementation of evaluation plans directed towards the assessment of efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness, and/or outcomes in a variety of healthcare communities and systems. Writes and/or interprets methods sections for grant proposals and research studies.

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, or other health-related research field required.

5 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.

Experience in Biostatistics preferred.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training


• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance


• Benefits and more


• Paid Time Off programs


• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses


• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave


• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs


• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward.

Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access – What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it.

Inspiring Professionals – With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care – We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care.