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Closing Date:

10/05/2024

Type of Position:

Research

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ACHI | Analytics

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Intermediate Data Analyst will be part of a dynamic team contributing to, and with the ability to lead analytic research projects at ACHI. In collaboration with the Director of Analytics, Assistant Director of Analytics, principal investigators, and other ACHI staff, the analyst will develop and implement advanced data and statistical analytics using private and public health care data to inform research and analytics on important health policy questions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus three (3) years of experience in analytics, health services research, statistics, mathematics, computer science or health policy/economics or related field OR

• Master’s Degree plus one (1) year experience in analytics, health services research, statistics, mathematics, computer science or health policy/economics or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information:

Additional Information;

• Responds to ad-hoc requests for information from internal and external entities and acts as a professional and technical resource to researchers.
• Supports reporting needs by transitioning daily, weekly, and monthly reporting deliverables from legacy tools to new business intelligence tools.
• Works with analytic team to validate code and output contextually, and with visualizations.
• Manages data input from multiple platforms, and synchronizes and normalizes data to ensure consistency in analysis.
• Conceptualizes, designs, and develops data visualization solutions that synthesize complex data concepts into clear communications for key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Facilitates project meetings and discussions to exchange information contributing to effective solution development.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes