Technical Data Analyst, Quality and Risk
Role summary
Ascension is seeking a Technical Data Analyst to join their Clinical and Population Health Analytics team. This remote, full-time role focuses on maintaining data workflows using SQL and Python to ensure accurate data delivery to clinical and market leaders. The analyst will update Tableau and Google Sheets dashboards for payer programs, execute monthly reporting cycles, and identify/fix bottlenecks in reporting processes. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience, or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree, or 4 years of applicable experience. Preferred qualifications include academic or project experience with SQL and a foundational understanding of Python, along with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot data discrepancies independently.
Your future role at a glance
Location:
Remote
Department/Specialty:
Clinical and Population Health Analytics
Schedule:
Day Shift | Full Time
Salary:
$68,450.00 - $95,416.00 per year
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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
*Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.*
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Maintain SQL and Python workflows to ensure high-quality, accurate data reaches our clinical and market leaders.
- Update interactive dashboards in Tableau and Google Sheets to visualize key performance trends for payer programs.
- Execute monthly reporting cycles to provide stakeholders with clear, actionable scorecards on quality and risk adjustment.
- Streamline recurring data tasks by identifying and fixing bottlenecks in our routine reporting processes.
Education
What minimum requirements you’ll need
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
What Additional Preferences We're Seeking
- Technical Foundation: Proven academic or project experience with SQL (joining tables, basic queries) and a foundational understanding of Python.
- Resourceful Problem-Solving: A demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot data discrepancies or broken scripts using available documentation.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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