JUNIOR DECISION SUPPORT ANALYST, FT

at  Niagara Health System

Niagara Health is a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based and virtual services. We believe that every person in our region deserves to live every day of their life in the best health possible. As a community-based academic centre, our focus on teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership propels us to continually improve care and make a difference in people’s lives. Our team is made up of more than 7,300 staff, physicians and volunteers who we count on to deliver Extraordinary Caring. Every Person. Every Time. Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of the team’s commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. We provide a full range of acute care hospital services to the 450,000 residents across the Niagara region, and we are one of the few hospitals in Ontario that own and operate a long-term care facility.
Reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Analytics, the successful applicant will provide support to the Senior Decision Support Performance Advisors to ensure the quality and integrity of the data submission for the Ontario Health Access to Care Wait Time Information System (WTIS). The position will support the processes ensuring the accuracy, validity, consistency, and timeliness of the WTIS data. Liaison for training and ongoing support to all Physician offices, who are part of WTIS. The incumbent will demonstrate a strong commitment to Niagara Health’s purpose, vision and values and will develop and maintain positive relationships with various internal and external stakeholders and act as a resource to Peri-op and Ambulatory Program teams, and the Physician Offices. The incumbent must demonstrate analytical and prioritization skills in a fast paced and deadline driven environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

o University Degree in Health Informatics/Health Administration or equivalent
o Minimum of 2 years of experience with statistics, and analysis is required
o Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
o Knowledge of the Ontario Health Access to Care wait time information system (WTIS) reporting requirements is preferred
o Knowledge and understanding of Novari ATC
o Ability to travel to Physician offices to provide support
o Knowledge of utilization and experience analyzing clinical data, with a focus on data quality
o Advanced computer skills specifically in the use of Microsoft Excel and Crystal report writing
o Extremely analytical, with excellent attention to detail
o Experience with electronic medical record systems including Oracle Health (Cerner) and Meditech considered an asset
o prioritization skills in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
o Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
o Demonstrated ability to manage a diversified workload, multiple tasks concurrently, and meet multiple and competing deadlines in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
o Proficiency in Enlgish required, proficiency in French an asset
Questions, quoting the job posting number, may be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca.
We are especially interested in connecting if you…
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Please refer the Job description for details