DATA ANALYST

Job Locations:

US-CA-Oceanside

Overview:

Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter, Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

The Data Analyst queries data for clinical and non-clinical analysis. The position supports upper management decision making by compiling data into concise and accurate reports. The Data Analyst presents findings and serves as a training resource to other department team members. The position requires expertise in use of data analysis tools, critical-thinking skills, data extraction and summary, charts and graphs, and people/presentation skills.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit-based safety and infection control requirements.

Manages projects and researches data to facilitate business activities.

Extracts, evaluates, and interprets data and indicators. Prepares concise reports and identifies trends and issues.

Advises departmental management on appropriate indicators and statistical analysis to answer proposed questions or understand processes.

Presents and communicates data and findings to upper management and departmental staff. Prepares additional follow-up ad hoc reports in response to management concerns and requests.

Produces detailed financial, operational, and clinical reports to management with a goal of analyzing trends, and/or meeting regulatory requirements.

Maintains current understanding and expertise in data for financial and clinical systems.

Actively participate in select hospital committees and meetings as appropriate to assist in achieving goals related data analysis and reporting within assigned areas of responsibility.

Supports the Service Line & Institutes in capturing data and building requested reports trend analysis.

Qualifications:

Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, required. MS Access, preferred.

Query and maintain department databases, including uploading/downloading of data, review and scrubbing of data elements, development of reports, queries, forms and macros necessary to ensure the usability and integrity of the data, required.

Five (5) or more years’ experience in data analysis, finance, or related area, preferred. Hospital or healthcare experience, preferred.

Good verbal and written communication skills and analytical and problem-solving skills, required.

Working knowledge of Crystal Report Writer, Lawson, Cerner, or equivalent, preferred.

High level of personal accountability for accuracy, attention to detail and completion of work assignments, required.

Ability to prioritize and maintain confidentiality, required.

Ability to present and work with all levels of personnel within facility and physician areas, required.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, management information systems or equivalent, required.

Master’s degree, preferred.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted. Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Permanent