Associate Decision Support Analyst
Overview:
- Recent graduate of bachelor’s or master’s program. Possible fields of study include Health Information Management, Hospital/Health Administration, Business Administration, Planning, Statistics, Health Informatics, Accounting, Finance, Actuary Science or other related field.
- Familiarity with data management systems, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
- Analytical skills to assemble, evaluate and understand large and complex information sets, and to identify current and future trends.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills to effectively interact with hospital staff and external contacts.
- Intellectual curiosity and strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and a willingness to seek out learning opportunities.
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Assists in coordinating assigned projects and initiatives.
- Performs data and research analysis to support leadership decision-making.
- Prepares reports and presents results to clients in a clear and effective manner.
- Collaborates with various departments and stakeholders to achieve goals and objectives and support continuous improvement.
- Conducts research on healthcare industry trends and best practices to inform strategic planning.
- Participates in professional growth and skill development activities.
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor's Degree in Hospital/Health Administration, Business Administration, or other related field, required.
- Master's Degree, preferred.
Skills:
- Familiarity with data management systems, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
- Effective communication and organization skills to interact with medical staff, consultants, external professionals, administrators, and employees at all levels.
- Ability to convert ambiguity into a framework for advancement of work product and deliverables.
- Intellectual curiosity and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and a willingness to seek out learning opportunities.
Experience:
Experience in a health care, governmental, or health insurer setting, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Sitting
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"