Data System Analyst 4 (2) at UCSF Health in United States

Job description

• Involves technical acumen for planning, designing, developing, implementing and administering data-based systems that acquire, prepare, store and provide access to data and metadata. Maintains and optimizes systems and migrates data and systems as needed. Ensures integrity and completeness of data and workflow, manages and / or develops data practices, databases and information systems as well as guidelines, dictionaries, registries and / or services. May include interpretation of scientific research data artifacts as well as mediation across science and technology domains and long-term data care. As information architect and data steward, designs systems, data products and / or data production processes while focusing on data curation, data exchange, data security, data integrity and information environments. Reevaluates frameworks, strategies, standards and standards-making activities. May involve work with a project-level data repository, a center or an archive.
• Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.
• Having significant experience, the Data Systems Analyst, Pharmacy Analytics applies advanced data / information management concepts and medical center objectives to resolve highly complex issues where analyses of situations, information or data require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The Data Systems Analyst, Pharmacy Analytics selects methods and techniques to obtain desired results, managing projects at all levels of complexity and scope. Additionally, the Data Systems Analyst, Analytics has a high degree of knowledge in revenue cycle functions and is a recognized expertise in data analytics; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Planning, designing, developing, implementing and administering data-based systems that acquire, prepare, store and provide access to data and metadata.
• Maintaining and optimizing systems and migrating data and systems as needed.
• Ensuring integrity and completeness of data and workflow, managing and/or developing data practices, databases and information systems as well as guidelines, dictionaries, registries and/or services.
• May include interpretation of scientific research data artifacts as well as mediation across science and technology domains and long-term data care.
• As information architect and data steward, designs systems, data products and/or data production processes while focusing on data curation, data exchange, data security, data integrity and information environments.
• Reevaluates frameworks, strategies, standards and standards-making activities.
• May involve work with a project-level data repository, a center or an archive.
• Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure.
• May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.
• Applies advanced data/information management concepts and medical center objectives to resolve highly complex issues where analyses of situations, information or data require an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Selects methods and techniques to obtain desired results, managing projects at all levels of complexity and scope.
• Has a high degree of knowledge in revenue cycle functions and is a recognized expertise in data analytics; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure.

Requirements

• Experience designing and creating reports, scorecards, and dashboards using Tableau, Power BI, or any data visualization tools.
• In-depth understanding of the issues, processes, reporting instruments, metrics, dashboard design, and other tools and techniques involved with measuring and analyzing the revenue cycle.
• Advanced organizational and project management skills, and ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule.
• Advanced skills in report development, dashboard design, and various software tools specific to healthcare revenue cycle management. Skills in common database, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Advanced communications skills, with the ability to interpret and convey complex clinical finance information in a clear, concise manner. Ability to prepare compelling and informative reports and presentations to all levels of staff and management.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of workflows and systems in revenue cycle program areas, to identify weaknesses and develop innovative solutions and process improvements.
• Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively on highly-complex projects in a team environment with a wide variety of business and clinical areas.
• Strong ability to advise management, serving as a technical expert, providing proposals for improvement and guidance on regulatory changes and industry trends and developments in revenue cycle management.
• Thorough knowledge of issues in pharmacy revenue cycle, billing, claims processing and reimbursement.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Revenue Management Tools. Skills to effectively utilize the tools to produce meaningful findings and actionable intelligence.
• In-depth knowledge of the practices, procedures, and concepts of the healthcare revenue cycle and its component operations, including billing, collections, charge capture, contractual adjustments, third-party reimbursements, and cash management.
• High degree of knowledge of MS Excel required; Experience with MS Application (e.g. Word, Visio, PowerPoint, SQL Server/Access)
• Three (3) years of experience
• Knowledge of and experience working with Healthcare specific EMR, Decision Support, and Financial accounting software. (e.g. Epic, Tag Bio or similar).

Skills

Required

• Tableau
• Power BI
• Data visualization tools
• Report development
• Dashboard design
• Healthcare revenue cycle management
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Visio
• MS PowerPoint
• SQL Server/Access
• Pharmacy Revenue Management Tools

Preferred

• Epic
• Tag Bio
• Healthcare EMR
• Decision Support software
• Financial accounting software

Benefits

• The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
• Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
• To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html