JOB SUMMARY: The Healthcare Data Analyst II's primary accountability is to leverage Geisinger data assets to improve quality, efficiency and generate knowledge specifically in the field of health research. Healthcare Data Analyst II uses data expertise, programing abilities, and critical thinking skills to solve complex issues as well as identify new and innovative uses and transformations of available data. The Healthcare Data Analyst II performs and supervises complex data extraction, transformation, visualization, and summarization to support Research activities. The role looks beyond the surface layer of available data to effectively identify potential sources of error and omission. The role utilizes multiple sophisticated methods and develops novel methods to analyze clinical data for research. Uses data reporting/management tools, and contributes to national publications. A' Works under the direct supervision of the Associate Director, Biostatistics Core to identify, develop, and execute initiatives related to the Phenomics Initiative to enhance patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency. This position will be responsible for assisting in complex phenotype algorithm development.A' COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate quantitative information to physicians, clinical staff, operational staff, data analysts, as well as other collaborators. A' Demonstrates sound judgment and resourcefulness. A' Demonstrates advanced programming skills (SQL, SAS), data visualization and interpretation skills, and database development skills (Microsoft SQL Server, Teradata SQL Server) and the ability to instruct users on programming of large data repositories. A' Demonstrates knowledge of research methodology and research data collection. A' Demonstrates ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously. A' Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as interface with all levels of staff/management within and beyond the organization. A' Demonstrates ability to interpret and communicate analytical information in a clear, concise manner. A' Demonstrates general understanding of the healthcare industry. A' Demonstrates understanding of relational database concepts and query tools. A' Demonstrates knowledge of internal and external operational, clinical and financial information systems. A' Demonstrates the ability to prepare and understand functional and technical specifications.A' EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master of Science degree required. Minimum of one year of experience in analytics required. A' OrA' BachelorA$ cents A' €A' (TM) s degree in information systems, computer science, statistics or closely related field required. Minimum three years of experience in analytics required, with at least one of those years in health care analytics specifically.A' WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Work is typically performed in an office environment.A' The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.