Data Analyst
6445 Main St., Houston TX, 77030
- Job Ref:
- JR-252
- Time Type:
- Full Time
- Job Shift:
- Day
- Job Type:
- Full Time
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics or related field
EXPERIENCE
- Three years in data analysis, preferably in a healthcare/research setting
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Strong background in computer programming
- Proficiency in Excel, Access and shell scripting strongly and ability to utilize multiple software applications
- Familiarity with common imaging tools and database experience and/or experience with neuroinformatic software beneficial
- Previous database project management experience preferred
- Experience in relational database design
- Knowledge of medical practices and terminology strongly preferred
- Excellent analytical / statistical skills
- Experience with report writers preferred
- Excellent communications skills and ability to interact well with medical staff
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Communicates results of queries in database systems and upgrades regarding electronic protocol management system to coworkers, staff and management.
- Completes and works directly with physicians, clinical staff and management on customized data queries and other requests for operational and research needs.
- Fosters teamwork approach in all interactions with peers and team members. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offering assistance. Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides troubleshooting logic in relation to technical support.
- Provides and/or supervises gathering, entering and auditing of data in database.
- Assists with design and implementation of processes to ensure accurate data collection and input.
- Performs statistical analysis interpretation by preparing reports (monthly, quarterly and/or as needed) on productivity, quality activities, trends and other clinical or business metrics relevant to the department.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conducts routine data processing and implementation of quality control methods.
- Develops standard operating procedures. Ensures compliance with all HIPAA/confidentiality regulations.
- In conjunction with management, participates in performance improvement program for department.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conducts, as appropriate, statistical power and sample size determination, inferential hypothesis testing, data mining and knowledge discovery in databases.
- Responsible for all aspects of clinical data analyses for multiple studies.
- Programs and develops algorithms for numerical methods and develops workflow and data pipelines as needed for project(s).
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collaborates with Technology regarding software system proposals, purchases, installations, upgrades, enhancements and modifications.
- Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: No
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): No
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.
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