Summary: Under the general direction of the Director of Information Technology, the Informaticist/Report Writer will leverage standard tools to extract, analyze, and report data from our central data repository. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, informatics, and report writing, with the ability to translate complex data sets into clear, actionable insights.
Responsibilities
- Utilize standard data extraction and report writing tools to access and analyze data from our Meditech Magic, Allscripts and corporate central data repositories.
- Design, develop, and maintain reports and dashboards that provide insights to various stakeholders.
- Collaborate with department heads and management to understand data needs and deliver accurate and timely reports.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all reports and data extracts.
- Develop and implement data collection systems and other strategies that optimize data quality and efficiency.
- Interpret data and analyze results using statistical techniques to provide ongoing reports.
- Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
- Work closely with the IT team to prioritize business and information needs.
- Provide technical expertise on data storage structures, data mining, and data cleansing.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
- Proven working experience as a data analyst, report writer, or informaticist.
- Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects, etc.), databases (SQL, etc.), and programming (XML, JavaScript, or ETL frameworks).
- Report writing in direct SQL coding experience in Allscripts and Meditech Magic databases
- Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS, etc.).
- Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Preferred: IT experience in a healthcare or hospital setting.