Intermediate Data Analyst

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of experience in analytics, health services research, statistics, mathematics, computer science or health policy, economics or related field

OR

• Master's Degree plus 1 year experience in analytics, health services research, statistics, mathematics, computer science or health policy, economics or related field.
• 1 year of experience with large dataset linkage, management, and analytic programming using software such as SAS and SQL.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Base or Advanced SAS Certification.
• Experience manipulating and analyzing administrative claims.
• Demonstrable ability to write efficient code and think logically.
• Use of advanced SAS functions to manipulate dates to create time-dependent analytical variables.
• Knowledge and use of national sources (e.g. ACS, HCUP, MEPS).
• Knowledge of ArcGIS or other geographical coding programs to assist in health geocoding/mapping.
• Knowledge of Medicaid eligibility, Medicaid/Medicare claims, health disparities or chronic diseases.
• Knowledge of ICD-9/10 Diagnosis and Procedure, CPT, HCPCS, DRG/MS-DRG, NDC, Type of Service, Place of Service and other codes commonly utilized in health care date sets.

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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.