Physician Analytics & EHR Optimization Specialist

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Physician Support Analyst to perform advanced data analyses that optimize physician workflows and improve clinical outcomes using EHR data. The role collaborates with physicians, supports EHR configuration, and ensures HIPAA compliance while driving data-driven performance improvements.

The position is on-site and requires at least 2 years of analytics or healthcare operations experience, with Epic or Cerner experience as valuable data sources.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Healthcare Informatics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field, or 4 years of equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Informatics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in analytics or healthcare operations setting or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced data analyses to optimize physician workflows using EHR data.
• Develop methodologies and data requirements for physician analytical projects.
• Maintain expertise in Epic and Cerner data sources to deliver actionable insights.
• Design and refine analysis templates to diagnose inefficiencies in physician practice operations.
• Collaborate with physicians and analytics teams to align insights with clinical priorities.
• Coordinate with clinical teams to integrate outputs into scheduling and care delivery.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

EHR analytics

Education

Associate's degree in Healthcare Informatics

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Informatics

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Job description

Overview

The Physician Support Analyst conducts advanced data analyses to optimize physician workflows and enhance clinical outcomes using EHR systems. The role collaborates with physicians to deliver actionable insights, supports EHR configuration, and ensures compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards. The role drives performance improvement through data-driven solutions, contributing to efficient physician services and patient care at UnityPoint Health.

This position is not a remote position.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced data analyses to optimize physician workflows, utilizing EHR data to enhance clinical efficiency and patient outcomes. • Develop methodologies and define data requirements for physician specific analytical projects to support strategic clinical decisions. • Maintain expertise in physician-related data sources, such as Epic or Cerner, to deliver accurate and actionable analytical insights. • Design and refine analysis templates to diagnose inefficiencies and identify opportunities in physician practice operations. • Execute specialized reports for physician performance metrics, ensuring results are clear and relevant for clinical stakeholders. • Qgenda and Management. • Collaborate with physicians and analytical teams to align data-driven insights with clinical priorities and organizational goals. • Provide specialized support to physicians by addressing complex data inquiries related to clinical workflows and EHR functionality. • Coordinate with clinical teams to integrate analytical outputs into physician scheduling, patient care, and system optimization initiatives. • Assist in configuring and troubleshooting EHR systems to support physician efficiency and clinical documentation accuracy. • Drive performance improvement by leveraging analytics to enhance physician productivity, aligning with UPH’s mission and values. • Ensure analytical processes comply with organizational policies, HIPAA, and other regulatory guidelines to maintain data integrity. • Contribute to a culture of innovation by identifying data-driven solutions to improve physician services and clinical outcomes. • Maintain detailed documentation of analytical projects to ensure accessibility and compliance for physician support initiatives.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associate's degree in Healthcare Informatics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field, or 4 years of equivalent experience in Physician Support Operations Analysis in lieu of a degree required.
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Informatics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience in analytics or healthcare operations setting or related field required.

License/Certification:

• None