Health Data Analyst

Health Data Analyst Southern California University Whittier, CA Job Details Part-time $37.50 an hour 14 hours ago Qualifications Doctoral degree Scientific publications Full Job Description

JOB TITLE

Part-Time Clinical Research Faculty and Health Data Analyst

DEPARTMENT

Clinical and Health Services Research

LOCATION

FULLY

REMOTE EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

:

NON-EXEMPT SUPERVISOR NAME

Dr. Steffany Moonaz

SUPERVISOR TITLE

Research Director

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Southern California University of Health Sciences is currently seeking a part-time rank-eligible clinical faculty member for the role of Health Data Analyst. The Health Data Analyst will support projects across the Clinical and Health Services Research (CHSR) project portfolio with primary responsibilities of executing data management and analysis for all assigned research projects. This includes work on funded projects at SCU Heath, collaboration with large research universities, and supporting small faculty research activity across the institution. This position uses statistical knowledge and skills to conduct analysis of large health claims datasets, including Medicare and Medicaid data, which will be supported by guidance and mentorship from our senior data scientist and two biostatisticians. Experience as a licensed clinician provides expertise in clinical fields and workflows, as well as diagnostic and procedure codes needed for the position. Active licensure is not required. Opportunities and support will be provided to help establish an independent body of research as a Principal Investigator on federally funded research. Faculty rank for this position is optional and will be determined based on portfolio submission and evaluation by university committee. This is a part-time position with an expected workload of 20 to 30 hours per week. There may be an opportunity to expand into a full-time role (40 hours per week).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for managing large and/or complex datasets Develops datasets by performing data cleaning, data validation, and data reporting Maintains detailed documentation of data management and programming codes Ensures the integrity and security of data Collaborates with other members of the analysis team and/or the broader research team Develops data management and analysis plan for grant proposals and IRB submissions Uses advanced statistical and data programming skills to manage and analyze data (e.g., R, SAS, Stata) Compiles and organizes healthcare data Summarizes and interprets complex analyses Filters and "cleans" complex datasets Able to create, modify, and run multifaceted database queries and produce reports Creates complex charts, graphs, and tables to summarize analysis results Prepares materials and drafts technical sections of presentations and written documents Develops and maintains databases by acquiring data from primary and secondary sources, and builds scripts that will make the data evaluation process more flexible or scalable across datasets Provides clinical expertise and input for project development, execution, and dissemination efforts Fosters collaboration between team members, both internal and external to the department Contributes regularly to team meetings and shares regular and timely updates on the research projects Performs other duties as assigned Attendance Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time. Fully Remote with On-site Opportunities While this position is fully remote, there may be opportunities to attend meetings or events on the SCU campus as relevant to a particular project or initiative. Local candidates may also have opportunities for on-campus clinical hours, if desired, as an expansion of the role. Candidates should expect to be available and responsive during the standard workday, with some flexibility for time zone differences within the U.S. Computer and other equipment necessary for remote work will be provided. Candidates must have reliable, secure internet connectivity. Intellectual Should the candidate be engaged in health research projects at the time of hiring, such work would transfer to the affiliation with SCU or be continued outside of SCU working hours. The health data analyst may retain affiliation with other institutions, provided they do not interfere with the work time and responsibilities of the data scientist role. Any data collected or analyzed in this role will be owned by SCU and/or its collaborators and will be retained by SCU should the data scientist leave the role. Interpersonal The Clinical and Health Services Research team is guided by the values of equity, collegiality, respect for persons, integrity, and a whole-person perspective. We aspire to exhibit these values in the daily conduct of research activity. The data analyst serves as a key team member in these research endeavors and should intend to exhibit and advocate for these values within the role. Leadership This position has no formal leadership responsibilities, but there may be opportunities to mentor other faculty and/or SCU students in the development of data management and analysis skills. Candidates should expect to collaborate closely with members of each project team and may frequently take a leadership role regarding the handling of data throughout the research process. Organization Clinical and Health Services Research

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Doctoral degree in health-related field (medicine, nursing, public health, biostatistics, health informatics, etc.) Clinical experience in licensed integrative or allied health profession (DC, Lac, PT, OT, RN, etc.) Research training and/or experience, including analysis of large public health claims datasets Experience as co-investigator, clinical-investigator, data analyst, and/or subject matter expert on funded research Early record of some peer-reviewed publications and presentations

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Experience with: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) Statistical software (e.g. SPSS, SAS, R, Stata) Data Visualization tools (Tableau) Experience with survey tools (REDcap, Qualtrics)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES/ QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (e.g., R, SAS, Stata, etc.) Statistical and analytical skills with the ability to organize, clean, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of data with attention to detail and accuracy Ability to take initiative, problem-solve, exercise excellent judgment, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and adapt to frequently shifting priorities in diverse settings Expertise in data modeling and understands relationships between data items Self-starter with good time management, initiative, and professional work style Experience with health-related data and/or population surveys Ability to clearly interpret and implement healthcare data analysis policies and procedures Ability to prioritize and multitask

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position has no physical demands.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a remote position. Expectations of SCU Employees The SCU President's Cabinet has identified a set of values and attributes that are bare minimums for employment, those that are core to who we are as a university, and values to which we aspire. Further identified are qualities and attributes desirable for employees in general, and senior leadership specifically. This is in harmony with principles found in The Advantage, by Patrick Lencioni.

SCU Core Values:

1)

Integrative Health:

We teach, learn, collaborate, and lead by creating an open environment for multiple disciplines and professionals to bring their shared and unique skills together for the benefit of patients and students. 2)

Evidence-based Practice:

We value a culture of inquiry, assessment, research, scholarship, and judicious use of current best evidence to inform our decisions and work. 3)

Health Equity:

We value people equally. We strive to educate graduates that are prepared to improve individual and community health. 4)

Inclusivity:

We welcome everyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, class, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other similar or protected status. We believe inclusivity leads to more diversity in our reasoning, better representativeness in our conclusions, more ingenuity in our problem solving, and greater equity in our care

Profile Qualities:

1) Customer service focused 2) Willing to invest in student/client success by fostering positive relations, guidance, and assistance 3) A belief that no task that improves the University is beneath us/servant leadership 4) Be an ambassador of the brand 5) Be a part of recruitment 6) Resource innovator Profile-Specific Qualities by

Category:

1.) They promote positivity and teamwork a. They actively work to build up teams and break down silos b. They actively work to be part of the solution c. They actively work to empower themselves and their teammates, working together in decision making processes 2.) They see how they can affect the bigger picture a. They understand how their role helps to build the future of integrative healthcare b. They pay attention to the details.