Healthcare Data Analyst

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze data from multiple internal and external sources, including EHR, CRM, financial, payroll, operational systems, and publicly available healthcare data
• Conduct research, strategy development, and creation of new data products to support market expansion, service growth, cost savings, and revenue opportunities
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the organization’s data and analytics platform, including data integration and storage
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytic tools to support financial metrics, operational performance, and executive reporting
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and translate business needs into analytical solutions
• Develop forecasts and predictive analytics to support decision-making, strategic planning, and budgeting processes
• Identify trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities that support improved patient outcomes and organizational effectiveness
• Affirm data accuracy, integrity, and timeliness across all reporting deliverables
• Document data definitions, logic, and methodologies to promote transparency and standardization
• Assist with data validation, reconciliation, and audit support
• Identify opportunities to automate and standardize recurring reports and analytics workflows
• Promote a data-driven culture by supporting data literacy and analytical capabilities across the organization
• Present insights clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ensure all analytics and data activities comply with HIPAA and applicable healthcare data privacy regulations

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare data analysis, reporting, or analytics
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data querying and validation; familiarity with other analytical tools such as Python or R
• Experience working with healthcare data from internal systems and external sources (e.g., CMS, Census, BLS)
• Proficiency in Excel and business intelligence/visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Understanding of healthcare data concepts, standards, and terminology
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate across teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Medicaid and Medicare payment models and value-based care
• Experience with healthcare data privacy and compliance requirements, including HIPAA
• Experience automating reports or developing repeatable analytics processes preferred