Data Analyst I-Geriatric and Palliative Care

The Data Analyst I is responsible for implementing best information technology data management practices in an effort to improve and ensure quality, streamline data cleaning efforts and deliver analyzable databases within agreed upon project timelines.

1. Designs and writes custom applications needed to ensure the database meets requirements for the entry, management and reporting of data.

2. Assists in the development of data management plans and guidelines that will deliver accurate, timelines consistent with quality data. Assures the quality control compliance process.

3. Identifies and implements solutions to data management issues and concerns that arise during the conduct of research studies.

4. Assists staff with technical issues related to electronic and remote record keeping systems; trains staff to help improve quality of data collected.

5. Assists medical students, interns, residents and/or program faculty with queries and generating statistical analyses.

6. Maintains knowledge of the current regulations and technologies related to data management.

7. May write and prepare manuscripts and other materials for internal and external audiences.

8. Performs other related duties.

• Bachelors degree in computer science, statistics and/or related field, or combination of equivalent work experience and education. Masters degree in relevant field of study preferred.
• 2-3 years database application/management experience, preferably in a large medical center or healthcare environment.