UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 7 hours ago
Intermediate Data Analyst
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. The Intermediate Data Analyst will contribute to analytic research projects and develop advanced data and statistical analytics using health care data to inform important health policy questions.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work with the Assistant Director of Analytics to develop complex and efficient data analytics to manipulate health care data to create research-ready datasets for empirical analyses
Import and integrate large, complex longitudinal datasets from a variety of sources to produce unified research-ready, analytic datasets
Import and integrate large, complex datasets using SAS, including administrative claims data and enrollment files from a variety of insurance payers
Collaborate with research and analytic team as well as across teams on translating research and analytic questions into initial analytic plans based on research and analytic questions
Work with the Assistant Director of Analytics to create written data analytic plans with detailed data management procedures to transform health care data into research-ready analytic datasets
Draft methodological sections of technical reports following accepted protocols
Maintain detailed programming documentation for all projects, including annotated program code, dataset codebooks, and statistical output
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree plus three (3) years of experience in data analytics, health services research, mathematics, or related field
Master's Degree plus one (1) year experience in data analytics, health services research, mathematics, or related field
Manipulation of large datasets using statistical programming or advanced data management software, such as such as SAS and SQL
Use of Microsoft Office reporting products such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Self-motivated to learn and explore new and existing ideas
Think critically and strategically
Work well independently and in a team environment
Manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects
Work efficiently and meet deadlines
Communicate well both verbally and in writing
Preferred
Base or Advanced SAS certification
Experience manipulating and analyzing administrative claims
Demonstrable ability to write efficient code and think logically
Use of advanced SAS functions to manipulate dates to create time-dependent analytical variables
Knowledge and use of national data sources (e.g., ACS, HCUP, MEPS)
Knowledge of ArcGIS or other geographical coding programs to assist in health geocoding/mapping
Knowledge of Medicaid eligibility, Medicaid/Medicare claims, health disparities, or chronic diseases
Knowledge of ICD-9/10 Diagnosis, ICD-9/10 Procedure, CPT, HCPCS, DRG/MS-DRG, NDC, Type of Service, Place of Service and other codes commonly utilized in health care data sets
Proof of Veteran Status
Benefits
Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Company
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.65MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Cancer Institute
2023-03-16Grant· $1M
2022-08-25Grant· $3.4M
2022-06-23Grant· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Amanda George
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Christina Clark
Chief Operating Officer
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