Report Analyst

Job Summary :
The Reports Analyst is responsible for delivering customer reports ensuring the data needs are met using available systems. The Reports Analyst compiles reports and creates dashboards of performance metrics. Works closely with hospital workforce members to maximize efficient and effective use of systems. The Reports Analyst is responsible to provide support to end users with the goal of diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving district report issues.
Job Relationships :

1. Directly responsible to ITS Director
2. Works closely with ITS Department, Board Members, District Leaders and Vendors

Occupational Hazards:
Works in the general hospital setting. May be exposed to blood, body fluids, or tissues as well as patients in varying stages of infectious states.
Samples of Duties:
The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed.

• Collect data from health information systems, billing systems, phone systems, and additional databases to generate reports that enhance operational efficiency.
• Gather, compile, and analyze healthcare data from various sources such as patient records, surveys, clinical trials, and databases.
• Ensure that the data is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant for the report being written
• Summarize complex medical, clinical, or operational data for both healthcare professionals and non-medical audiences.
• Report Creation-Build reports and dashboards to track performance and patient care.
• Ensure that all reports meet legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, including compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and other relevant healthcare regulations.
• Follow proper formatting, terminology, and documentation standards for medical writing.
• Work closely with the IT Department to facilitate reports as needed from several IT applications.
• Quality Tracking-Monitor patient outcomes and hospital performance for improvement.
• Financial Analysis-Analyze claims, billing, and payment trends to optimize revenue.
• Population Health Monitoring-Track health trends and identify at-risk patient groups.
• Support Clinical Decisions-Provide data to help doctors make better treatment choices.
• Benchmarking-Compare performance with industry standards and predict future needs.
• Team Collaboration-Work with doctors, administrators, and other departments to meet reporting needs.
• Attend and organize meetings or briefings to discuss findings, clarify information, and ensure the accuracy of the report content
• Report Automation-Automate routine reports to save time and ensure accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provides ITS ON Call coverage on rotating basis as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• The Mission, Vision, and Values of Northern Inyo Healthcare District;
• NIHD policies and procedures, including Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality standards;
• NIHD safety policies and procedures, including the Rainbow Chart, Employee Health, and Infection Prevention standards;
• Healthcare Data Systems and Tools (EHR systems): must handle sensitive patient and healthcare information with utmost confidentiality and discretion. It is essential to follow all privacy and security protocols when managing healthcare data.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare workflow, including clinical and financial aspects.
• Knowledge of IT foundations and infrastructure (i.e. SFTP, databases)
• Reporting Tools and Data Visualization
• Regulatory and Compliance Standards
• Quality and Performance Metrics
• Clinical Processes and Terminology: A solid grasp of healthcare terminology (e.g., ICD and CPT codes) and hospital workflows is needed to align reporting with clinical practices.
• Communication and Collaboration Skills: Analysts must be able to present insights clearly to various stakeholders, including clinicians, administrators, and executives, while working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Automation and Workflow Optimization

Skills/Abilities to:

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. Ability to learn IT applications quickly and generate reports from several systems.
• Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Communication, Oral and Written - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Data Management and Analysis: Strong SQL skills for querying databases, experience in data cleaning, extraction, validation, and basic statistical analysis are important for data interpretation.
• SQL Skills: Proficient in writing queries, joins, stored procedures, and optimizing performance in databases like SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in report writing for hospitals or healthcare facilities.
• 2+ years' experience working in Healthcare IT as a report writer writing clinical, financial and quality reports.

Education:

• Associates Degree or higher

Certification:
N/A
Preferred:
Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in data analysis.
• 2+ years experience writing reports in Cerner DA2 system

Education:

• Associates degree

Certification:

• Microsoft Certified
• SQL Certified
• ITIL Foundations

8 hour
Full time