Clinical Data Analyst, Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the data analyst will collect and analyze clinical data for research projects. Clinical data are entered onto platforms such as REDCap and study databases. The position ensures that the data collection sources are accurate. Job duties include examining data, entering data, auditing data, and using statistical software for analysis. The position requires effective communication skills. The successful applicant must have have outstanding organizational skills and exhibit attention to detail. This position will be required to create presentations on research data and may be required to travel. The position will report to the Program Manager and PI.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Education, or Public Health; Master’s degree preferred or, an equivalent combination of experience and education including training in research methodology, computerized data processing, and/or interviewing techniques.

Essential Functions

• Performs duties involved in the collection, analysis and documentation of data in support of research and information-gathering activities.
• Participates in research and evaluation activities. Edits collected data and performs follow-up activities.
• Assists in the design and testing of questionnaires, data input sheets, and other data collection mechanisms.
• Participates in the coding of data in preparation for computer operations.
• Coordinates the collection and organization of materials and data used in research reports, publications, and program descriptions.
• Assists in data analyses and preparation of charts, graphs, and reports obtained from research data.
• May perform fieldwork for data collection, on assigned research projects.
• Establishes and coordinates interviews and conducts interviews with participants, family members, and the public for data collection.
• Assists individuals in filling out preliminary forms and questionnaires and answers questions as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to communicate on a professional level with all Medical Center personnel
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• High attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong computer application skills including word processing, spreadsheet, business graphics, database management and programming
• Ability to handle a variety of projects and tasks simultaneously and balance competing deadlines
• Knowledge of healthcare information systems, services, operations, and delivery systems
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Clean, comfortable, office environment
• Some travel required
• Ability to work hours outside of normal Monday-Friday, 8-5 p.m. schedule as required
  
  
  

About Us

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.

Atrium Health is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians.

Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all.

It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.

Organization

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence – always