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Job Summary

Position: TRC Data Analyst

Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

• Responsible for conducting clinical data collection, management, analysis, visualization, and reporting.
• Develops and integrates data structures and workflows with electronic health records.
• Facilitates program performance monitoring, evaluation research, and publication.
• Provides data management training and education.
• Responsible for assessing, analyzing, and reporting on performance improvements and presenting data analysis findings in strategy meetings.
• Develops and implements performance measures and program evaluation designs.
• Collaborates on publishable research studies aimed to advance the TRC model and engages in research to support the TRC program manager in grant development.
• Facilitates all training and education related to Grady TRC data management.
• Determines the TRC's data collection needs and develops its data structures based on the TRC's program design, performance measurement, program evaluation, research, and reporting requirements.
• Designs, develops, and maintains a HIPAA-compliant database, datasets, data collection instruments, and data management systems customized for the TRC implementation outside and in connection with Grady's EMR.
• Constructs data collection process that mirrors TRC Clinician workflow. Integrates TRC data collection methods, workflows, and structures with Epic. Ensures data integrity, accuracy, completeness, and availability.
• Develops survey designs and electronic survey instruments and facilitates survey data collection and reporting.
• Extracts, transforms, analyzes, and visualizes clinical data from Grady's analytical databases (Epic/Clarity/Caboodle) and other TRC's data sources using SQL, Access/VBA, R, Power BI, Tableau and other data tools.
• Designs, develops, implements, and maintains TRC's data dashboards for performance monitoring and program performance improvement.
• Provides regular performance reporting to CJCC and other stakeholders via VSSR, OPM, iMPROVE and/or other tools.
• Develops analytical reports for the TRC clinical team and other stakeholders for operational support, performance monitoring, data-driven and evidence-based decision-making.
• Conducts scholarly, empirical, and secondary, literature-based research on violent crime, its social and psychological impacts, and relevant public health/policy interventions to facilitate program review, logic model improvement, grant development, program design and evaluation projects.

Minimum Requirements

Must have master's degree in Health Administration, Public Administration, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, or a related field.

Must have 2 years of experience conducting performance measurement and evaluation research and data analysis in the public health/policy/administration field performing the following:

• Primary (observational and experimental) and secondary research, data analysis, data science, and data management for research including R programming, collecting and cleaning data, statistical data analysis, developing data products using R, and conducting reproducible research in R using multiple data sources.
• Applied research, data analysis, data programming, data visualization, and data management, report development and presentation using R, SPSS, Stata, and Excel.
• Scholarly and applied research in program evaluation and performance measurement including research design, literature reviews, empirical quantitative and qualitative research, statistical and content analysis.
• Survey research including survey research design, survey instrument design, survey administration, data collection, and analysis using Qualtrics, RedCap, and other advanced survey development and research tools.
• Teaching/training data analysis and statistics, and presenting data analysis findings.
• Scholarly and grant writing.
• Conference presentations of research/data analysis findings.

Must have current Epic accreditations in Cogito/Clinical/Clarity/Caboodle Data Models.

Please apply at https://www.gradyhealth.org/careers/ and reference job number R26004846.

Core Competencies
These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment.

1. Patient-Centered Care - Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
2.Integrity & Accountability - Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
3.Collaboration & Teamwork - Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
4. Communication - Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
5.Respect & Inclusion - Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
6. Quality & Safety - Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
7. Adaptability & Resilience - Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
8. Continuous Improvement - Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback.
9. Leadership & Professionalism - Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency.
10. Employee Experience Focus - Champions a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and, in turn, deliver exceptional patient care.

Grady Total Rewards
At Grady, we believe in supporting the health, well-being, and growth of every team member. Our Total Rewards package is designed to provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that make a difference in your life and career, including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Financial Security: Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverage.

• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and family leave benefits.

• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancement.

• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on services.

Grady's Total Rewards are designed to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered, both at work and beyond.

Why Join Grady?
Grady Health System is more than a hospital - we are a vital part of Atlanta and the surrounding communities. For over 125 years, Grady has been committed to providing exceptional care, advancing health equity, and making a difference in the lives of those we serve. When you join Grady, you become part of a team that values excellence, compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

Here, every role matters. Whether you provide direct patient care, support our operations, or lead teams, you play an important part in fulfilling our mission. We offer opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career in an environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.

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