BHI Business Data Analytics Specialist

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Department
OPH-Bureau of Health Informatics

Job Summary

Job Description

• Prepares data analysis and data visualizations that communicate insights for services captured in the electronic health record for Office of Public Health (OPH) Parish Health units (PHUs).
• Analyzes and interprets trends or patterns in data sets to identify areas of improvement and inform operational decisions.
• Organizes and structures data sets to provide ongoing reports related to the mission, vision and goals of quality assurance and quality improvement for OPH parish health units.
• Works directly with the Reports Administrator and Quality team to accomplish the goals set with the Quality Improvement plan;
• Identifies trends, gaps and health inequity to inform and optimize the patient care of populations and help reduce per capita cost of healthcare.
• Prepares data visualizations that communicate actionable insights to stakeholders;
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities, team projects and training interventions;
• Assists in the implementation and adoption of new EHR features or upgrades.
• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree, or Associate's degree plus 3 years of professional experience, or 6 years of professional work experience.
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in ArcGIS, SQL database operations, R Studio, Python, SAS, or Tableau.
• Minimum 3 years professional experience with data extraction from an electronic health record or similar large database.
• Minimum 1 year professional experience with data integration and EHR system interfaces.
• Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management skills.
• Great attention to detail and follow up.
• Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities.
• Proficient in the use of Zoom, Teams, and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

DESIRED:

• Advanced degree.
• Minimum 4 years professional experience in ArcGIS, SQL database operations, R Studio, Python, SAS, or Tableau.
• Minimum 4 years professional experience with data extraction from an electronic health record or similar large database.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience with data integration and EHR system interfaces.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Certified Health Data Analyst - CHDA).

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date
This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

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