Data Analyst

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Data Analyst supports the efforts of the Quality Resource Services Department along with the Director and VP of Quality, Safety, and Experience and will be responsible for empowering users with data across the institution, providing a unique blend of clinical, business, technical, and analytical expertise. The Data Analyst is embedded throughout the organization to drive strategic initiatives, improve safety and quality of care, and streamline operations. The Data Analyst combines quality and safety knowledge with data and technology to empower decision-makers and believes that user-friendly, self-service, embedded analytics products can improve patient outcomes, optimize processes, and reduce costs. The team is looking for creative thinkers who are excited about joining a collaborative team to utilize data to transform RWJBH Newark Beth Israel Medical Center into a data-driven organization; one that practices data-driven decision-making and utilizes data to improve the experience of our patients, families, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Minimum of one year prior administrative experience required.
• Experience in health care or legal setting and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.
• Proficiency in managing data electronically in EXCEL and working knowledge of Microsoft Office 97, Outlook, PowerPoint and other comparable programs required.
• Successful completion of all orientation programs.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work independently.

Preferred:

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS (NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS):

• 8:00 5:00
• Days

• The Data Analyst is passionate about healthcare delivery in a patient-care setting.
• A successful candidate is articulate, analytical, and a team player who understands the power of data storytelling to drive change
• The analyst enjoys coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to create solutions for improving operational and clinical decision-making.
• The analyst learns quickly, works independently, and is relentless in overcoming technical, process, and organizational obstacles.
• The Data Analyst, under supervision, will actively contribute to projects and tasks with appropriate data.
• The individual will need to build relationships with key stakeholders, understand multiple data sources, and implement sustainable data solutions.
• The individual will also provide operational support for organizational data needs such as ad hoc and scheduled reporting.
• Individual Contributor
• Works with teams and business stakeholders to gather requirements, develop metrics, retrieve data, and ensure validity of results
• Experience with quality, safety, and experience improvement initiatives
• Contributes to projects and data requests from beginning to end
• Creates appropriate data solutions, dashboards, reports, business intelligence tools, etc. and data analysis for the measurement of processes and outcomes
• Demonstrates excellent data storytelling skills through outstanding presentation and communication to share findings in an understandable and actionable manner tailored to the audience and customer’s needs
• Team Player
• Teams collaborate on any issues relating to data quality, and structure of data repositories impacting analytics.
• Develops and maintains appropriate, current status and documentation on projects and work products.
• Performance Skills
• Quantitative and Qualitative analytical skills to perform the above functions.
• Ability to break down problems in workable pieces; seek guidance and propose solutions.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills to transfer knowledge to team and customers.
• Strong Excel skills, ability to manipulate data, and master multiple databases.
• Ability to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Ability to produce reports and dashboard that meet the needs of the organization in the review and analysis of impactful data.
• Demonstrate time management and prioritization skills in a complex environment.
• Ability to mentor and assist others on the team.