This position is responsible for ongoing analysis of health care information, obtained from a variety of sources, including patient care, quality, and demographic data. It involves development and preparation of information products for the nursing department. It requires the ability to analyze health care data from conceptualization through presentation of the data. It requires strong proficiency with analytical tools (e.g. SAS, Excel), knowledge of data analysis methodology, use of presentation software, strong communication skills and a strong commitment to and affinity for delivering the highest level of customer service.
Minimum Education:
REQUIRED: Bachelor's in Information Management, Healthcare Information, Computing, Statistics, or related fields.
PREFERRED: Master degree in Health Information or Applied Statistics
Minimum Experience/Knowledge:
2 Years. Or Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience;
Technical expertise regarding data models and database design development.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, XML and SQL (Powerinsight, Discern Explorer preferred)
Competent using SAS, SPSS, or other statistical packages as needed for analyzing large datasets
Programming skills preferred. Adept at queries and report writing.
Knowledge of statistics and able to communicate effectively with statisticians
PREFERRED:
Experience with Object-oriented programing (OOP) languages such as C# and Java would be a plus.
AHIMA Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA®) would be a plus.
As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.
The hourly rate range for this position is $71,000 to $115,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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