Clinical Data Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Clinical Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting clinical and operational data to support informed decision-making across the organization. This role partners with clinical, operational, and IT teams to develop reports, dashboards, and insights that improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Extract, analyze, and validate data from clinical systems (e.g., EHR, financial, operational systems) 
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using tools such as Power BI, SQL, or Excel 
• Support hospital operations through reporting on key metrics (e.g., DNFB, LOS, case mix index, patient volumes) 
• Collaborate with clinical, finance, and operational teams to understand reporting needs and deliver actionable insights 
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across reporting platforms 
• Assist in regulatory and compliance reporting (e.g., HCAI, CMS, internal audits) 
• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement 
• Support data requests from leadership, departments, and external stakeholders 
• Document reporting processes, data definitions, and workflows 
• Participate in data validation, testing, and system upgrades (e.g., EHR enhancements, migrations) 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) 
• Minimum 1 year of experience in data analysis (healthcare experience preferred) 
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation 
• Experience with reporting/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, or similar) 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) 
• Ability to communicate data insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with EHR systems such as Paragon, Epic Systems, or Cerner 
• Knowledge of healthcare metrics (DNFB, LOS, readmissions, case mix index, etc.) 
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory reporting requirements (HCAI, CMS) 
• Experience in a hospital or healthcare system environment 
• Understanding of data governance and data quality best practices