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• Design studies to assess program performance, utilization and patient outcomes that are methodologically sound and that take into account information resources currently available within the medical center.
  * To study time trends in utilization patterns and to compare different sub-groups of the population
  * Tables and graphics prepared to document desired analyses.
  * Related activities include coordinating development of analysis with other MMC analysis.
• Design data collection instruments for studies and projects conducted by members of the Department.
  * To work with Department researchers and practitioners to ask questions in such a way that the responses can be analyzed and that they do not duplicate existing enterprise information.
  * Data collection for research and for Quality Improvement is as complete as possible.
  * Related activities include developing routines to ensure strict maintenance of patient confidentiality.
• Query existing medical center data resources using best available tools.
  * Need to integrate existing data sources with each other so as to produce valid results.
  * Queries produce accurate results, queries can be reused.
  * Related activity includes learning the necessary programming languages needed for the respective data resource and learning the idiosyncrasies of the
  enterprise data systems.
• Cleanse and manage data that were extracted from enterprise data resources to facilitate accurate interpretation and longitudinal monitoring.
  * To create, test and run management reports for CQI and for service improvement using enterprise data as well as data collected by Department members for specific purposes.
  * Reports are accurate and issued in a timely way. Conduct statistical analyses of extracted data.
  * Related activities include coordinating with other analysts and database administrators to be aware of changes in data resources that impact analytics.
• Conduct statistical analyses of extracted data.
  * To study time trends in utilization patterns and to compare different sub-groups of the population.
  * Tables and graphics prepared to document desired analyses
  * Related activities include coordinating development of statistical analytics with other MMC analysts to standardize analysis.
• Develop low volume PC-based data collection applications to gather data that are no available in enterprise information systems. This will probably be done in MS Access and/or Excel. Related activities include developing skills to improve application design.
  * To capture information for specific purposes that are not part of existing databases.
  * Build in reliability checks and data cleaning techniques into instruments.
• Manage projects and document them with structured files to document methods and to facilitate staff succession.
  * Ensure smooth transaction during periods of personnel turnover.
  * Minimal disruptions occur. Data accuracy is maintained during periods of transition.
• Present study, methods and results in scientific format and other tailored formats depending on audience and managerial need.
  * To disseminate information about data systems throughout the medical center and to other professional groups.
  * Gauge level of understanding and clarity of-presentation.

• BS Required
• MS Preferred
• 1-3 years
• SQL, Access 2001, Excel 2010, PC-SAS and InfoMaker software
• OHS Annual Assessment