Statistician

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

403(b) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seeks a Statistician to collaborate with clinical, operational, and IT teams to develop datasets, analyses and dashboards using SAS, SQL, and Power BI.

You will convert project requirements into data extraction and analysis code while upholding HIPAA standards and supporting quality, safety and research initiatives. The role requires a Master’s degree in statistics or a related field and at least two years of SAS programming experience;

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in statistics or related field; 2+ years SAS programming experience.
• Experience with SQL queries and Epic Clarity data extraction.
• Proficient in SAS; knowledge of R, Python, Stata or SUDAAN a plus.
• Strong data visualization skills with Power BI/SSRS.

Responsibilities

• Provides analytics and reporting support to interdisciplinary healthcare research.
• Writes analytic and statistical programs to transform extracts into tables and figures.
• Creates SPC charts using SAS QC and documents interpretations clearly.
• Manages data requirements for projects measuring healthcare quality and workflow.
• Writes programs to convert requirements into data extracts using Epic and SQL.

Skills

SAS programming

SQL queries

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Biostatistics

Power BI

Education

Master’s degree in statistics/biostatistics/data science

Tools

SAS

R

Stata

Python

mPlus

SUDAAN

SQL

SSRS

Power BI

Epic Clarity

Epic Cogito

Crystal Reports

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.

Location 680 Lake Shore Drive

Job Description

The Statistician works with healthcare providers, clinical and operational leadership, researchers, Epic application analysts, and information technology staff to develop and deliver datasets, analyses, statistical process control charts and other data products to measure and monitor healthcare quality, safety, research and process improvement initiatives. Serves as the team’s expert on biostatistics, the statistics of quality measurement and the use of statistical software, and facilitates the conversion of project requirements into database extraction and analysis code and procedures. Understands clinical and operational processes and how these are recorded in and extracted from the Epic electronic medical record. Takes ownership of project plans, including estimation of task durations, documentation and communication of risks, dependencies and constraints, and tracking of issues impacting project completion.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides analytics and reporting support to interdisciplinary healthcare research.
• Writes analytic and statistical programs, routines and stored processes to transform extracts into tables and figures, or other data summaries, visualizations and dashboards using SAS or equivalent statistical software and Microsoft tools (SSRS, Power BI).
• Creates statistical process control charts using SAS QC (specifically PROC SHEWHART) and facilitate their interpretation through clearly written technical documentation and verbal discussion, when necessary.
• Records and refines data requirements related to projects on the measurement and monitoring of clinical practice, healthcare quality, and workflow processes.
• Writes programs and scripts that convert customer requirements into data extracts, making use of Epic Clarity, Epic Cogito data warehouse, Crystal Reports, SQL, and/or statistical software.
• Facilitates the validation of database/data warehouse extracts to ensure that results correspond to what is recorded in the transactional application (i.e., Epic Hyperspace).
• Adheres to HIPAA regulations for privacy, transactions, security and confidentiality; follows procedures to ensure data release restrictions related to service area and/or IRB approved elements are maintained.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, data science, health informatics, computer science, engineering or other field related to healthcare quality improvement or process control. A minimum of 2 years of experience programming SAS statistical software (or R, SAS, Stata, Python, mPlus, SUDAAN), including at least 1 year of experience writing SQL queries and implementing basic techniques to improve efficiency. Prior experience extracting or analyzing Epic electronic medical record data preferred. Demonstrated expertise in statistical process control, hypothesis testing, and/or multivariate analysis methodologies applied to healthcare themes. Proficiency in Microsoft Business Intelligence tools, including SSRS and Power BI. Ability to write clear and concise technical memos, report sections, and project-related documentation. Ability to verbally describe technical reporting and statistical issues and solutions to a non-technical audience. Ability to create, manage and interpret complex datasets, including data aggregation, analysis, and data mining.

Education

Master's Degree (Required)

Pay Range

Pay Range $70,720.00-$115,627.20 Salary At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefit Statement

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.