Quality Improvement Data Analyst Job at Stanford University, Stanford, CA

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  • Stanford University
  • Stanford, CA

Job Description

Grade: I

FTE: 100%

 

The Division of Neonatology is dedicated to excellence in clinical care, education, and research. The Division is a dynamic, stimulating place to work and because we are focused on growth and improved excellence, our staff have particularly challenging and rewarding roles.With more than 70 neonatologists and neonatal hospitalists and more than 100 operational, program specialist and research staff, our division is one of the largest in the Department of Pediatrics.

 

We are seeking a Quality Improvement Data Analyst for our developing NephroNICU and Cardiac and Respiratory Care for Infants with Brochopulmonary Dysplasia (CRIB) clinical programs. These clinical programs of excellence requires an individual who can work under minimal supervision, perform complex technical work associated with a wide variety of clinical data and produce routine information requests. This position is located between the Center for Academic Medicine on the historic campus and Stanford Research Park, with an occasional option to work from home. This role will require occasional travel between the historic campus and Stanford Research Park for meetings and presentations. This position will report to the Medical Directors of the NephroNICU and CRIB programs and Computational Data Manager, the position will be responsible for interpreting, monitoring, analyzing, and presenting information related to clinical care missions for the two clinical programs of excellence. Collaboration with faculty and staff across the division and clinical environment, high attention to detail and information resources will be crucial for the success of this position. The incumbent will also perform project and analytical work that will ensure the uniformity, accuracy, and consistency of data through the application of effective data management. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the Division of Neonatology that can impact clinical care and patient outcomes.

 

Learn more about our department here: http://med.stanford.edu/pediatrics.html

 

Duties include:

 

·Work under consultative or self-initiated direction to assess and produce relevant, standard, or custom information (reports, charts, graphs and tables) from structured data sources by querying data repositories and generating the associated information. Distribute and disseminate reports to applicable agencies, researchers, management and other internal end-users.

·Devise methods for identifying data patterns, trends in available information sources using a variety of qualitative and quantitative techniques. Determine and recommend additional data collection and reporting requirements.

·Design and customize reports based upon data in the database.

·Create non-routine databases and their related information summary; develop algorithms and statistical model; and perform statistical analyses appropriate to complex data and reporting requirements.

·Serve as a resource for non-routine inquiries such as requests for statistics or surveys.

·Lead the implementation of data standards and common data elements for data collection.

·Collaborate with technical staff to standardize and systemize routine reports, dashboards, and metrics.

 

- Other duties may also be assigned

~ All members of the Department of Pediatrics are engaged in continuous learning and improvement to foster a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are central to all aspects of our work. The Department collectively and publicly commits to continuously promoting anti-racism and equity through its policies, programs, and practices at all levels. ~

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in and strong passion for research and answering hard questions with data.

Advanced proficiency with Tableau software, Python, R or Stata statistical tools/models.

Experience with forecasting, trend analysis, and predictive modeling using available data sets.

Ability to learn new subject areas quickly.

Flexibility to operate in a small, growing, and rapidly changing organization.

Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.

Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.

Ability to independently exercise sound judgment and know when to seek assistance as appropriate.

Ability to use data retrieval and manipulation tools such as SQL, Business Objects, etc. in conjunction with visual data tools to clearly present data to non-technical audiences.

 

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

 

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics or engineering.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

·In-depth knowledge and experience using and applying analytical software, database management system software, database reporting software, database user interface and query software, and data mining software.

Ability to tell stories, blend and integrate data using data visualization software such as Tableau, Excel, Stata, R, or similar software in conjunction with strong verbal ability.

·Expert ability to collect data using a variety of methods, such as data mining and hardcopy or electronic documentation study, to improve or expand databases.

·Basic statistical ability.

·Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills.

·Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline-oriented environment; highly organized, flexible and rigorous attention to detail.

·Ability to use logic to calculate data; efficiently construct a database or scrutinize the form of a question.

·Ability to work with data of varying levels of quality and validity.

·Demonstrated ability to produce data in a clear and understandable manner meeting user requirements.

·Ability to work effectively with multiple internal and external customers.

·Ability to take a leadership role on projects and with users/clients.

 

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

·Tableau Desktop Certification (Desired)

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

 

·Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

·Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.

·Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat.

·Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone.

 

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

·May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

·This position is located at the Redwood City campus with an occasional option to work from home.

·Will require occasional travel to the main campus for meetings and presentations.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the University reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is between $92,000 to $126,000 based on commensurate experience and background.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work from home, Flexible hours,

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