Data Analyst II

Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

Summary Of Position

Under general direction, provides on-going analyses and support of business or clinical initiatives and programs and to assess quality, service and performance. Produces, distributes and monitors regularly scheduled and ad-hoc reports. Provide analysis of business and clinical data to produce decision support information. Serves as a team member on complex data analysis projects that can be multi-disciplinary or interdepartmental. Provides support to higher level analysts. Exercises discretion to independently resolve issues and problems related to the data analysis. Typically reports to a department manager or director.

Essential Functions

• Generates and distributes regularly scheduled and ad-hoc reports which impact business/clinical efficacy and operations. Utilizes statistical tools to monitor and provide ongoing analysis of these reports, noting any aberrant data to the manager or project leader. Reports may be moderately complex in nature. Under the direction of the manager, provides reports in formats that are easily interpreted.
• Works on complex data analysis projects under the supervision and direction of the manager(s) and/or project leader. Monitors, analyzes and evaluates complex organizational (clinical or non-clinical) data with statistical tools to identify variances, trends and problem areas in the business data.
• Works on data modeling projects under the supervision and direction of the manager(s) and/or the project leader. Executes basic models of proposed changes to the business/clinical practices to provide a reasonable estimate of the financial and/or operational impact of any proposed changes.
• Provides analyses needed to assist in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs as well as improving delivery systems, service, quality and efficiency. May recommend and effect changes in plan design based on analyses to promote and enhance programmatic objectives.
• Assists in drafting documents and/or presentations summarizing the in-depth analysis of complex projects.
• Interacts and consults with the appropriate internal and external parties to gain an understanding of factors that affect the business data and possible sources of variation. Answers most questions and provides guidance in data analysis to members of other departments. Usually refers complex questions to higher level analysts or the department manager.
• Helps to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the data. Notifies higher level analyst or the manager/director of any inconsistencies in the data so that the aforementioned person(s) can resolve the issue with the appropriate resource (e.g., IT, etc).
• Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company policies and procedures.
  
  
  

Non-Essential Functions

Performs other duties as needed. Any other duties performed which are not listed as essential functions are considered non-essential functions.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent ideally in Business Administration or Healthcare.

Skills and Experience: Three to five years’ experience or equivalent training in positions (preferably in Healthcare) that require analytical and technical skills in quantitative areas; must have analytical root cause analysis skills. Knowledge and understanding of statistics and modeling and any relevant clinical/business practices. Excellent interpersonal skills to work cooperatively and effectively with all levels of personnel. Communications skills, including effective oral presentation skills and excellent writing skills. Proficiency with other business-related software applications (e.g., MS Word, Access, Excel, etc.)

Atrius Health is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of Atrius Health will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression, or other dimensions of diversity.

Benefits Include

• Up to 8% company retirement contribution,
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays,
• Paid professional development,
• Generous health and welfare benefit package.
  
  
  

Organization

Chief Medical Office

Primary Location

Newton MA - Riverside

Schedule

Monday-Friday

Job

Information Technology

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Full Time