Health Data Analyst, Perinatal Services BC

Job Summary

Reporting to the Provincial Lead, Surveillance, the Health Data Analyst is an expert on the use, design and reporting of selected database(s) in the Perinatal Data Registry of Perinatal Services BC (PSBC) and is responsible for the development, data extraction, validation and ongoing production of standard and ad hoc reports for PSBC. The Health Data Analyst collaborates with staff from PSBC to provide high quality, reliable and relevant information to Health care professionals and administrators in Health Authorities, the Ministry of Health Services and Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, as well as researchers to support evidence-based decision making and clinical practice.

• Receives and facilitates internal and external data requests for planning, quality improvement and research purposes including review of data requests, performing data retrieval, data manipulation, merging, and information summaries.
• Produces regular and ad hoc reports of performance indicators that monitor trends, utilization and quality for PSBC, including data interpretation, analysis and validation of clinical information.
• Develops and generates standard and ad hoc reports and provides critical analysis for the purpose of communicating findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Works with relevant stakeholders to ensure the reporting needs are met for assigned databases such as the Prenatal Genetic Screening Integrated Outcomes Database and Perinatal Database.
• Links data sources from other major health information systems such as the MoH (DAD, Pharmanet, MSP) and Vital Statistics.
• Advises on data quality and data limitation for analytic purposes. Adheres to privacy and confidentiality policies and measures to protect data and information sources.
• Develops project and research proposals, technical documents, educational resources that provide critical analysis of the data generated.

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Informatics or a related program, plus a minimum of three (3) years recent related experience. Demonstrated ability to design, generate, analyze and present statistics in a readily understandable format. Experience using medical classification and terminology systems, such as CIHI’s ICD-10 CA and SNOMED-CT. Proficiency in the use of database applications and other computer software applications, including but not limited to spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics applications and word processors.

Working knowledge of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation. Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently as well as within a team setting. Ability to coordinate, prioritize and complete multiple projects and to adjust project plans as necessary.