Data Analyst (Full-Time)(Hybrid - Must live in Nebraska, Iowa or Kansas)

OrthoNebraska is seeking a motivated and analytical individual to join our team as a Data Analyst. In this role, you will collaborate with a talented team of data professionals, contributing to impactful projects that drive actionable insights. The ideal candidate is resourceful, excels at creative problem-solving, and enjoys learning new tools and technologies. Above all, we value a supportive, collaborative mindset that fosters positive working relationships with colleagues.

If you are passionate about using data to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our goal of advancing patient care through innovation and analytics.

Department/Position Details:

• Data Capture and Provisioning
  • Collect, validate, and maintain quality-related data from multiple sources.
  • Develop standardized reporting processes to aggregate quality metrics.
  • Demonstrate the ability to create and manage large databases.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of quality data for organizational decision-making.
  • Design and implement both one-time and continuous data analysis processes.
  • Relate captured data to organizational processes and workflows.
• Data Analysis, Business Intelligence (BI), and Visualization
• Analyze clinical and operational data to assess quality outcomes.
• Identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement in care quality and efficiency.
• Create meaningful reports, dashboards, and scorecards tracking key quality performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS quality measures, infection reporting, AJRR).
• Design visualizations and presentations that enable actionable insights into quality metrics.
• Act as a subject matter expert on quality reporting tools and data visualization best practices.
• Exercise creativity and initiative in solving complex problems.
• Collaboration
• Partner with clinical teams, leadership, and quality department to support improvement projects.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders to address evolving healthcare information needs.
• Promote data literacy and a self-service approach to data, enabling stakeholders to access information they need.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects supporting organizational objectives using project management and process improvement skills.
• Provide data support and feedback for various initiatives, including ongoing metrics and dashboards, performance improvement efforts, and business case analysis.
• Champion data literacy across the organization.
• Professional growth and development
• Stay current with trends in quality analytics and healthcare regulations.
• Seek opportunities for continuous skill and competency development.
• Research new data sources and explore innovative analytical tools.
• Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of processes and systems to optimize data workflows.
• Identify ways to improve services provided to the organization (e.g., database enhancements, improved information delivery, integration of disparate data sources).
• Take advantage of opportunities to attend classes, workshops, seminars, and conferences to expand knowledge and skills in healthcare analytics.
• Miscellaneous responsibilities to include:
  • Comply with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.
  • Participate in performance improvement and project management activities.
  • Attend and contribute to department meetings.
  • Complete mandatory educational programs.
  • Follow established guidelines as stated in hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in an analytical field (math, economics, engineering, statistics, healthcare business, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience:

• Two years of experience in healthcare or quality analytics preferred.
• Exposure to healthcare quality metrics, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Familiarity with DA2 reporting or the Cerner Millennium data model is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with query and reporting systems, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI.
• Experience with programming/scripting languages such as Python, SQL, and JavaScript preferred.

Physical:

• This position is classified as Sedentary Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (33-66% of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary Work involves sitting most of time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.