Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Coordinates, prepares, reviews and compiles specialized financial, medical, research and/or demographic information to facilitate analysis, management review or reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Two years experience in data analysis, related research experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); experience in computer based data systems management; demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.

A thorough knowledge of statistical and demographic concept; and a basic understanding of medical and billing terminology is preferred.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Reviews and analyzes data according to departmental or experimental protocols. Identifies and/or acquires data through library, patient medical records or computer data base searches.
2. Designs and compiles special reports for analysis, management review, research purposes and/or reporting requirements.
3. Performs data entry of target data, data cleaning and record keeping as needed.
4. Processes and maintains confidential information regarding research study participants.
5. May provide training for department specific system needs.
6. May interview study subjects.

Problem Solving

The incumbent has the authority to resolve questions from department personnel or other internal customers.

Challenges encountered by the incumbent include the ability to maintain an accurate, consistent, and timely data base reporting system that will enable report or research credibility and availability.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.