Informatics Analyst

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health Research Institute has an opportunity for an Informatics Analyst to join our team.

Carries out a wide variety of research project support. Provides training to clinical users on tools developed for research. Serves as a REDCap Administrator for the MedStar Health Research Institute and displays excellence of all stages of project development and management in REDCap. Trains clinical users on REDCap projects developed for research. Duties may also include preparation and maintenance of selected regulatory portfolios, and working with internal and external partners to accomplish the objectives of research projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in health science, Data Science, Information Systems or other related degree required, or
• equivalent work experiences such that the objectives of the position are equaled

Experience

• Exposure to clinical and/or research environments preferred
• 1-2 years experience that demonstrate aptitude for research facilitation using data management systems such as MS Access, MYSQL, R, Python, and medical vocabularies such as ICD-9/10 required
• Experience using analytic tools such as Tableau, Python,R, MS SQL management studio, and other analytics tools for data analysis and data presentations and recent experience using an EHR (centricity, cerner, epic) required
• Hands on experience in cohort discovery and electronic health record (EHR) data extraction and operational database familiarity required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of MS Access, My SQL, R and Python.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to ensure that work is accomplished in a timely manner and with keen attention to detail.
• Understanding of clinical workflows and terminologies e.g. clinical encounter types, LOINC , SNOMED-C T, etc is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.