Data Analyst

Job Description

Data Analyst

A career that changes lives.

SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. With over 127 eye care providers and the convenience of 60 locations, our commitment to delivering unparalleled services is at the heart of everything we do. As we embark on our mission, we are actively seeking teammates who are eager to contribute to our legacy of eye excellence, a tradition that spans more than 50 years.

Position Summary: The Data Analyst is responsible for analyzing and interpreting data related to clinical, financial, and revenue cycle operations. This role supports the organization by developing dashboards, performing financial modeling, and providing actionable insights that improve cash flow, reduce denials, and inform strategic decisions. The analyst will work with large datasets from EMR, billing, and accounting systems using SQL and BI tools, and will collaborate with clinical, operational, and IT teams to streamline data flows and enhance reporting accuracy. This position plays a key role in supporting leadership through data-driven analysis and clear, actionable reporting.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

Analyze and optimize revenue cycle performance, including billing, collections, denials, and payer trends.

Build and maintain dashboards and reports in QuickSight to monitor KPIs across clinical, billing, and financial operations.

Perform financial modeling and forecasting to support strategic decisions, budgeting, and cost analysis.

Use SQL and data transformation tools to extract and manipulate large datasets from EMR (iMedicWare), billing, and accounting systems.

Identify anomalies in claim processing and reimbursement patterns; provide actionable insights to improve cash flow and reduce denials.

Partner with operations, clinical, and IT teams to streamline data flows and improve reporting accuracy.

Provide ad hoc analysis for senior leadership to support payer contracting, pricing decisions, and margin improvement initiatives.

Translate complex data into clear visualizations and presentations for non-technical stakeholders.

Proactively work with the RCM team to identify areas for improvement and additional reporting needs to drive efficiency in cash collections.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Data Science, Health Information Management, or a related field.

4+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, financial analysis, or revenue cycle operations.

Functional knowledge of revenue cycle processes, performance trends, and payer reimbursement models.

Proficiency in MySQL.

Strong Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with budgeting tools is a plus.

Hands-on experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, QuickSight, or Looker.

Working knowledge of IT solutions and interfaces, operating platforms and network software, clinical workflows, and revenue cycle terminology.

Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and explain complex findings clearly.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Hybrid work environment

Salary Range:

$85,000 – $95,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

We aim to take care of our teammates the same way we take care of our patients.

All SightMD employees receive the following benefits:

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement Plan - 401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Career Development Programs

* Eligibility for benefits is based on employment status

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SightMD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal, state and local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact People Services at

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Full-time

Hybrid remote