Data Analyst, Sr. - Healthcare

About The Company

Sentara is a renowned healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient care, advancing medical research, and fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity. With a mission to improve health every day, Sentara operates a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient facilities, and research centers dedicated to serving diverse communities. The organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion, reflecting these principles in its workforce and community engagement initiatives. Sentara offers a dynamic environment where professionals can grow their careers while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and healthcare research.

About The Role

The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst is a pivotal role within Sentara's Research Analytics and Data Literacy (RAD) team, supporting the enterprise-wide research mission in collaboration with the Sentara Health Research Center (SHRC). This position is fully remote, allowing flexibility and the opportunity to work from any location within the supported states.

The role focuses on retrospective clinical and population health research, providing comprehensive analytic support from study inception through to manuscript development and dissemination. The Senior Analyst will work closely with physician investigators, clinical leaders, and research stakeholders to translate clinical questions into actionable data analyses, extract and validate data from various sources such as Epic and Databricks, and generate insights that contribute to scientific publications and presentations. This role requires a strong foundation in healthcare data, research methodologies, and advanced analytics, combined with excellent collaboration and communication skills to support the organization's research objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field (required)
• Master's degree in a related discipline (preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of healthcare analytics or research experience
• Proficiency in SQL; experience with Excel, Databricks, Python, or R preferred
• Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) data, clinical coding, and research methodologies
• Experience with REDCap, IRB processes, and manuscript support (preferred)
• Background in academic medicine or health system research (preferred)
• No specific certification or licensure required

Responsibilities

• Assess research feasibility and translate clinical questions into detailed analytic plans
• Extract, validate, and manage data from Epic, Databricks, and other healthcare data sources
• Perform data cleaning, quality assurance, and statistical analyses to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Support Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and ensure compliance with data governance standards
• Create tables, figures, and visualizations for research manuscripts and presentations
• Collaborate with investigators on data interpretation, abstract development, and dissemination efforts
• Stay updated with emerging analytics tools and methodologies to enhance research capabilities
• Assist in the development of research protocols and data management plans

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Reimbursement for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy expenses up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave policies
• Paid Parental and Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care services
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance, along with critical illness plans
• Life insurance coverage
• 401(k)/403(b) retirement plans with employer match
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually and access to discounted educational programs through Guild Education
• Student debt repayment assistance up to $10,000
• Reimbursement for professional certifications and access to continuing education units (CEUs)
• Pet insurance and legal resources plan
• Opportunity to earn annual discretionary bonuses based on system performance and eligibility

Equal Opportunity

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Our organization believes that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our communities effectively. We support a tobacco-free environment in alignment with our mission to improve health every day.