Data Analyst - Graduate Medical Education Administration - AM

Overview

Pay range: $55,180.00 - $89,670.00 / year

Schedules: 8 a.m.

-5 p.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Graduate Medical Education (GME) is defined as the period of didactic and clinical education in a medical specialty, subspecialty, or sub-subspecialty that follows completion of undergraduate medical education (i.e., medical school) and that prepares physicians for the independent practice of medicine in that specialty, subspecialty, or sub-subspecialty. Also referred to as residency or fellowship education.

At UAB Hospital, the GME Office is the administrative office that manages and oversees all activities as it relates to ACGME-accredited training programs and residents/fellows enrolled in these programs. At UAB Hospital, we have 100+ programs and 1200+ residents/fellows.

GME operations include institutional and program accreditation, finance, compliance, and onboarding activities. This position is in the finance area of GME.

To design, maintain, and troubleshoot the Graduate Medical Education (GME) database system, which contains data on resident demographics and detailed scheduling. To generate data files in a desired format that will be utilized by other departments and facilities. To understand external finance regulations related to GME and internal processes to be able to analyze internal data.

• Responsible for the design, programming, integrity and maintenance of the GME Access database that contains data on resident demographics and monthly schedules. Adapts database functions as new requests are received. Troubleshoots and problem solves issues related to automated processes and data related issues.
• Understands external finance regulations related to GME and internal processes to be able to examine/analyze data on resident schedules that is received monthly from all programs. Perform analysis to assess the quality of the data received. Makes corrections as needed before including in GME database.
• Analyzes/troubleshoots, manages and maintains data used for annual cost report for UAB Hospital, affiliates and others as needed. Produces data in requested varying formats. Extracts and adapts data from GME database in preparation for upload to Medicare Cost Report system.
• Builds and maintains statistics related to FTEs and revenue. Adapts and constructs reporting based on needs of the stakeholder.
• Using query functions, produces and manages monthly billing invoices for affiliated institutions. Adapt automated functions as needed based on changes each year in the affiliated institutions funding agreements (House Staff Agreements).
• Develops audit processes and maintains accurate resident demographic data between the two GME systems – Access and Med Hub.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians.

Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care.

With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.