Data AnalystCommunity Health Systems

Job Summary

The Data Analyst supports the organization's data-driven decision-making by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting healthcare and operational data. The role contributes to identifying trends, patterns, and insights that enhance patient care, operational performance, and strategic planning. The Data Analyst works closely with senior analysts, clinicians, administrators, and business leaders to provide accurate analyses, visualizations, and reports that support organizational goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Gathers, cleans, and prepares data from various sources (e.g., EMRs, financial systems, regulatory datasets, surveys) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

• Conducts descriptive, exploratory, and statistical analyses using appropriate analytical tools and methodologies.

• Writes and executes SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and validate data for analysis and reporting purposes.

• Develops and maintains dashboards, scorecards, and visualizations to communicate key performance indicators and findings effectively.

• Prepares and delivers reports summarizing data trends, performance metrics, and actionable insights for diverse audiences.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to address data-related questions and inform business decisions.

• Assists senior analysts with data preparation, advanced analytics, and reporting activities on assigned projects.

• Manages multiple data requests and projects, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines under the guidance of senior analysts.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or related field required or

• Four (4) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required

• 1-3 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or healthcare analytics required

• Experience working with healthcare data systems and EMRs (e.g., Cerner, Medhost, Epic) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.

• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent.

• Familiarity with statistical methods and data modeling techniques.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Understanding of healthcare operations, metrics, and performance indicators preferred.

• Knowledge of data governance, HIPAA, and data security best practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.