Job Summary

The University of Illinois at Chicago, Hospital and Health Sciences System is looking to hire the ideal candidate to fill the vital role of Clinical Practice Data Analyst Specialist. There are currently 2 Data Analyst Specialist positions available with University Health Services. 

The Data Analyst Specialist is responsible for data acquisition and conducting full analysis to include requirements, activities and design, and should be able to develop analysis and reporting capabilities and monitor performance and quality control plans to identify areas for improvements.

Essential Duities/Responsibilities     

• may supervise the orientation and work performance of the lower level staff.
• creates data reports from existing databases based on needs analysis of health system leadership, clinicians, and teams and research of best practice.
• interacts with decision support and informatics professionals to determine efficient capture and merging of information from optimal sources and access to business intelligence tools to generate reports.
• assists in design of warehouse data sets to provide easy customer access to an integrated repository of clinical, financial, and demographic data supporting the health system’s analysis, planning, and improvement needs.
• utilizes software to generate trended run chart displays and statistical process control charts.
• assists in analysis of data sets/reports, including interpretation of statistical trends and patterns of variation and implications for improvement initiatives.
• participates in education/training of individuals or teams on data analysis and interpretation.
• may perform duties at lower level.
• performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Information Management, Healthcare Information, Nursing, Information Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Finance, Management Engineering, Business or closely related fields or as required by the position to be filled in the area of specialization inherent in the position may be required.
• One (1) year (12 months) of data management/analyst work experience in a clinical or healthcare related field.

**Applicants possessing a Master's degree, in a closely related field, meet the requirements for #1 above

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of relational databases, query reporting, and report specification development
2. Knowledge of database and report writing software such as Access, Business Objects, and Crystal reporting
3. Proficiency with Excel and a statistical package such as SAS, SPSS, or Minitab
4. Project management and time management skills
5. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
6. Ability to learn and utilize new software applications for data entry and reporting
7. Effective time management skills
8. Analytical problem solving skills with attention to details

Preferred Qualifications

•   Proven working experience as a Data Analyst or Business Data Analyst.
•   Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques. 
•   Strong knowledge of an experience with reporting packages, databases, programming. 
•   Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing databases. 
•   Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. 
•   Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please fully complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections.

You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the document section of your online application.

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume, college transcript, certifications and licensures will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

For additional information regarding this position please contact kbridgey@uic.edu.

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Monday, May 16, 2022.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.

For classifications that require a degree as part of the minimum qualifications, a degree verification will be required before any offers of employment are extended.