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Decision Support Analyst

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$95K - $208K/yr

As a financial advisor and subject matter expert, you will analyze complex problems using patient-level financial and clinical data to support strategic hospital decision-making. Role will involve ...

Decision Support Analyst I

Phoenix, AZ · On-site +1

$33.19 - $49.37/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Decision Support Analyst I you will play a crucial role in ... Produce scheduled reports such as monthly operating margins, Clinical/Operational Excellence ...

Decision Support Analyst I

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$33.19 - $49.37/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Decision Support Analyst I you will play a crucial role in ... Produce scheduled reports such as monthly operating margins, Clinical/Operational Excellence ...

Decision Support Analyst I

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$33.19 - $49.37/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Decision Support Analyst I you will play a crucial role in ... Produce scheduled reports such as monthly operating margins, Clinical/Operational Excellence ...

$33.19 - $49.37/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Decision Support Analyst I you will play a crucial role in ... Produce scheduled reports such as monthly operating margins, Clinical/Operational Excellence ...

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How much do clinical decision support analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical decision support analyst in the United States is $39.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.49 and $45.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Clinical Decision Support Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Decision Support Analyst, you need a strong understanding of healthcare data, clinical workflows, and informatics, typically supported by a degree in health informatics, nursing, or a related field. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, clinical decision support tools, and data analytics platforms, as well as certifications like CPHIMS or Epic certification, are commonly required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with clinicians and IT teams. These skills ensure that decision support solutions are accurately designed, implemented, and optimized to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

What are some common challenges faced by Clinical Decision Support Analysts and how can they be addressed?

Clinical Decision Support Analysts often encounter challenges such as integrating new decision support tools into existing electronic health record (EHR) systems and ensuring clinician adoption of these tools. Balancing the need for effective clinical guidance with minimizing alert fatigue can also be difficult. Analysts can address these challenges by collaborating closely with IT teams, clinicians, and stakeholders to customize and test alerts, gather user feedback, and provide ongoing training. Staying current with regulatory requirements and clinical best practices is essential for delivering accurate and valuable support.

What is the difference between Clinical Decision Support Analyst vs Clinical Data Analyst?

AspectClinical Decision Support AnalystClinical Data Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in healthcare, informatics, or related field; certifications like CDSS or clinical informaticsBachelor's in health informatics, data science, or related; often data analysis certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, healthcare systems, EHR vendorsHealthcare organizations, research institutions, data firms
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers focusing on clinical decision support systemsOrganizations analyzing clinical data for insights and reporting
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in clinical decision supportAnalyzing clinical data for improvements

The Clinical Decision Support Analyst focuses on implementing and optimizing clinical decision support tools within healthcare settings, ensuring clinicians have actionable insights. In contrast, the Clinical Data Analyst primarily analyzes clinical data to identify trends and support decision-making. While both roles require healthcare and data knowledge, their core functions differ in application and focus.

What is a Clinical Decision Support Analyst?

A Clinical Decision Support Analyst is a healthcare IT professional who designs, implements, and maintains clinical decision support systems within healthcare organizations. These systems help clinicians by providing evidence-based recommendations, alerts, and reminders to improve patient care and safety. The analyst works closely with medical staff and IT teams to ensure that clinical workflows are optimized and regulatory requirements are met. They also analyze data to assess the effectiveness of decision support tools and make recommendations for improvements.
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Infographic showing various Clinical Decision Support Analyst job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 86% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,791 per year, or $39.8 per hour.
Decision Support Analyst

Decision Support Analyst

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Company :Highmark Inc.Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY


This job works closely with customers and design teams in prioritizing data and information requirements. The incumbentprovides analysis in the development and support of projects and data analysis. Determines how decision support systems will provide information required to make effective business decisions; translates requirements into applications that employ appropriate decision support and reporting tools. Recommends innovative approaches to analytical investigations. Performs modeling of data sources and flows, works with data management staff to define an operational framework that will define, develop and implement policies and security frameworks to ensure precise and secure delivery of knowledge and information.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and foster internal relationships across the corporation.
  • Provide analytic and consultative support to a broad spectrum of internal customer areas and external business partners.
  • Mentor colleagues with less experience on both the technical and business aspects of project and consultative work.
  • Determinehow decision support systems will provide information required to make effective business decisions, translates requirements into applications that employ appropriate decision support and reporting tools.
  • Use broad experience and technical knowledge to propose solutions to complex business problems.
  • Takethe lead in driving the implementation of the recommended solutions.
  • Takethe lead in defining issues and ideas to be studied as well as the approach (methodological and technical) to be used in addressing studies and projects. Creates and/or developnew methods of analysis, database design and performance measurement or, in some cases, adaptation of existing solutions to new areas.
  • Performmodeling of data sources and flows, work with data management staff to define an operational framework that will define, develop and implement policies and security frameworks to ensure precise and secure deliver of knowledge and information.
  • Provideassistance and, depending on skill and experience, leadwith interpretation of raw data, statistical results or otherwise compiled information, identify follow-up action items and prepare or assist in the preparation of written reports and/or oral presentation of findings to internal and external audiences, customer managers, clinical staff, compliance agencies, group accounts, providers, agent plans, and brokers.
  • Developand maintainmoderate- to extremely-complex computer programs using 4GL programming languages (such as SAS, R, SQL) and other database technology (DB2, Teradata, and Oracle).
  • Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION


Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer/Information Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Economics, or related field or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree


Preferred

  • Master's degree in Computer/Information Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering or Operations Research, or related field

EXPERIENCE

Required

  • 3 years of relevant, progressive experience in Industrial Engineering or Operations Research, or related field (exempted experience requirements effective August 2016)

Preferred

  • Experience and demonstrated proficiency as a Decision Support Analyst or equivalent training and experience in a business or clinical environment with direct responsibility for applying technology

SKILLS

  • Strong technical skills in the mainframe, PC and Internet-based technologies to be effective and must be comfortable and proficient using large and complex databases.
  • Strong skills using various third-party office and report generation products such as Microsoft Office, Business Objects, Cognos, and Enterprise Guide.
  • Strong communication skills. Must be comfortable presenting findings and offering recommendations to senior management.

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Never

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Occasionally

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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About Highmark Health

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A national blended health organization, Highmark Health and our leading businesses support millions of customers with products, services and solutions closely aligned to our mission of creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and eastern and northwestern New York with customers in 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. And our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions. Our financial position reflects strength and stability, with our year-end 2022 consolidated revenues totaling $26 billion. And we're proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 170 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and insurance services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US