How to Apply
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Job Summary
Department Summary:
The University of Michigan (U-M) University Health and Counseling (UHC), a unit of Student Life, is an AAAHC-accredited outpatient multispecialty health clinic that serves a large and diverse student body of more than 45,000 students, as well as U-M faculty and staff. UHC provides direct patient care through its primary care and specialty clinics, as well as public health, epidemiologic surveillance, health education and promotion.
Position Summary:
The Health Data Analyst will join a dynamic and collaborative team of data analysts, clinicians, epidemiologists, and information technology (IT) professionals. The analyst manages, analyzes, interprets, presents and visualizes clinical, public health, financial and operational data from a variety of data sources in order to improve healthcare and public health activities at the university. This position collaborates across campus with clinical, analytic, IT and public health professionals to improve health care and public health at the University of Michigan.
Responsibilities*
The primary duties are data extraction, cleaning, analysis, visualization, reporting and communication using the electronic medical record and various health databases and data warehouses as data sources.
Data Management, Analysis, and Reporting (90%)
- Extract data from medical records and other data sources (including but not limited to Wolverine Wellness, M Housing, DPSS, Office of the Registrar).Ensure workflow integrity by using secure connections at all opportunities.
- Design and implement health-related surveys.
- Respond to data inquiries from health and wellness leadership, UHC clinicians and counselors, and others in the health and wellness portfolio.
- Create, manipulate and monitor dashboards and reports (using software such as Tableau and Excel) to ensure timely and accurate information. The target audiences for these may include UHC clinicians and counselors, health and wellness leadership, and external stakeholders such as the county health department.
- Link data from a variety of data systems (including medical records, student records, and other health-related data systems) based on a key identifier.
- Identify and analyze trends in data using graphics and statistical testing
- Conduct data cleaning activities to include reconciliation of multiple and sometimes conflicting data sources, periodic review of dashboards and reports for accuracy; manual review of medical records to resolve data concerns and ensure accurate information and data integrity
- Perform statistical analyses, including basic descriptive statistics, and more advanced univariate and multivariate analyses, using software such as R or SAS.
- Prepare reports at regular intervals for various stakeholders including health and wellness, student life and university leadership, and state and local health departments.
- Design, develop, and regularly update data visualizations, such as static graphs and dynamic dashboards, to communicate information to key decision makers.
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality of all information in line with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned
Partnership and Collaboration (10%)
- Collaborate with UHC managers, and public health and data professionals
- Liaise with partners in Environment, Health & Safety, School of Public Health, Michigan Medicine, local health departments, the Office of the Registrar, Student Life Tech Services, ITS, HITS, and other campus partners
- Integrate feedback/other requested components into dashboards and reports
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 2 years of experience in a healthcare or public health setting where a significant component of the work was data analysis and interpretation, including statistical analysis
Desired Qualifications*
- Master's degree in epidemiology or biostatistics or a related field
- Knowledge of Epic/MiChart, Experience using programming languages such as SQL and Python
- Advanced experience with software tools such as Microsoft Office, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.
- Experience managing and linking large data sets
- Ability to write clear and concise analytical summaries of methodologies and statistical results
- Working knowledge of public health and epidemiologic concepts
- Advanced experience with statistical analysis (using tools such as SAS, SPSS, R)
- Advanced experience with data visualization methods and programs (R, Tableau, etc.)
- Knowledge of informed consent and confidentiality
- Experience with quality and process improvement
- Familiarity with application program interfaces (APIs) and automated data pulls and processing
- Experience with survey methodologies and online survey tools
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
Position Responsibilities Criteria (leadership and behavioral qualities expected in this position):
- Superior attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and efficiently work in a fluid environment that is rapidly changing, and with multiple assignments simultaneously
- Ability to anticipate requests and needs in advance and plan accordingly
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong visual presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Track record of effective collaboration with peers on analytical group projects
- Flexibility and ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple co-workers and staff across the university
- Ability to work independently and to know when to consult with colleagues
Financial/Budgetary Responsibility:
- None
Working Conditions:
- Shift/Hours: 40 hours per week, generally 8am-5pm.
Must be flexible and able to adapt to change in a fast-moving work environment. - Ability to work a flexible schedule with variable hours, potential to work some weekends.
- Potential opportunity to work remotely 1-2 days per week (based on operational needs).
- Location: University Health and Counseling, 207 Fletcher Street, Ann Arbor 48109
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to do computer work on a full-time basis, which may require being in a stationary position for extended periods of time and doing repetitive tasks.
Direct Reports:
- None
This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.
Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.
Selected candidates whose start date is 4/1/2025 or after, will not be eligible for the university FY25-26 salary/merit plan unless otherwise notified.
Relocation will not be offered for this position.
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Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.