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EHR Data Systems Analyst II

Fresno, CA · On-site +1

$33.80 - $35.86/hr

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Healthcare Informatics, Data Analytics, Psychology, Social Work, or related field * Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible ...

Danaher

Informatics Technical Specialist

Brea, CA · On-site +1

$36 - $43/hr

... health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical ... analytical instrumentation and fills key gaps in data management functionality by using expert ...

Danaher

Informatics Technical Specialist

Long Beach, CA · On-site +1

$36 - $43/hr

... health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical ... analytical instrumentation and fills key gaps in data management functionality by using expert ...

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How much do health informatics data analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for health informatics data analyst in California is $84,488.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,100.00 and $98,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Health Informatics Data Analyst?

As a Health Informatics Data Analyst, your typical day involves gathering, cleaning, and analyzing health data from multiple sources, such as electronic health records and clinical systems. You'll frequently collaborate with healthcare professionals and IT teams to understand data requirements, identify trends, and present findings through reports and data visualizations. Tasks may also include developing and maintaining dashboards, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring data complies with privacy regulations. This role requires balancing technical tasks with regular communication across interdisciplinary teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Health Informatics Data Analyst position, and why are they important?

Health Informatics Data Analysts need strong analytical skills, a foundational understanding of healthcare systems, and a background in statistics or information management, often supported by a relevant degree. Proficiency with data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, R, as well as experience with EHR systems and certifications like CAHIMS are highly valued. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills are essential soft skills for excelling in this role. These skills enable analysts to extract meaningful insights from complex healthcare data, ensuring quality improvements and informed decision-making within healthcare organizations.

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A Health Informatics Data Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets healthcare data to improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and decision-making. They work with electronic health records (EHRs), databases, and analytics tools to identify trends and support evidence-based practices. Their role bridges healthcare, IT, and data science, ensuring that data-driven insights enhance care quality and efficiency.

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Senior Health Data Analyst I

Senior Health Data Analyst I

Partnership HealthPlan of California

Fairfield, CA • On-site

$103K - $133K/yr

Other

Medical

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Overview
The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst I contributes to the overall success of the organization by
developing analytic solutions that support activities related to health services utilization
management, care coordination, quality improvement and population health. Through analyzing
patient claims, member enrollment, and other data, the Senior Healthcare Data Analyst
participates in identifying progress, performance and opportunities for improvement on
programs, quality of care, patient experience, and other metrics. This position requires a
thorough understanding of healthcare data and workflows, combined with an extensive
experience working with large data sets, conducting data analysis, including standard statistical
software (SAS), and creating reports using Tableau.
Responsibilities
  • Works collaboratively with business partners, other analysts, and IT to gather and
    integrate data from disparate sources.
  • Responds to ad hoc data requests from business units and leadership
  • Assists in design and development of data collection strategies, aggregation, analysis,
    and reporting to ensure data integrity and enhance information value.
  • Participates in design and interpretation of data analyses; provides recommendations for
    improvement of data quality and reporting.
  • Helps build, manage, and/or enhance predictive models
  • Assesses reporting and automation requirements and develops appropriate solutions.
  • Maintains in-depth knowledge of health plan operations, including claims processing,
    utilization management, quality improvement activities and pay for performance programs.
  • Critically analyzes data, draws conclusions and effectively articulates results.
  • Presents data and conclusions to non-technical audience; uses data visualizations and
    summaries to highlight key findings.
  • Creates and maintains thorough and consistent documentation of programs used to
    create reports.
  • Manages and prioritizes workload while meeting deliverables and expectations.
  • Works autonomously and collaboratively with report requestors, providing guidance to
    define report requirements and validate results.
  • Works collaboratively across departments to understand and meet the organization's
    analytic needs.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Performs other assigned or needed activities required to assure success of the
    organization.
  • Participates in special projects as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

General Traits
  • Passionate about data, willing to acquire new skills and knowledge, flexible, self-motivated, and very curious.
  • Creative problem-solver, critical thinker, independent worker, data-driven mentality.
  • Communicates clearly and directly, relates well to others, engages people, provides and seeks feedback, articulates clearly, actively listens.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree with concentration in health informatics, health administration, public health, computing, epidemiology, statistics or related field, Master's degree preferred. Minimum four (4) years of
experience in data analysis and reporting. Knowledge of major health plan operations: healthcare claims processing, membership, provider, and benefits; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent knowledge of data collection, analysis, statistics and data presentation with experience in data mining techniques and procedures. Experience using statistical packages for analyzing large data sets, SAS and/or SQL a plus. Experience working with administrative data, ideally health care data (Medicaid data a plus). Understanding of health data formats including claims, lab and pharmacy. Knowledge of clinical coding systems (e.g., ICD9, ICD10, CPT).
Special Skills, Licenses and Certifications
Proficiency in inferential and predictive statistical analysis. MS Office, Excel, SQL, SAS, Tableau.
Ability to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner.
Performance Based Competencies
Ability to quickly acquire in-depth knowledge of various systems related to claims processing, membership, provider, and benefits at Partnership. Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to interpret and
understand technical requirements. Excellent analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve data issues. Must be highly organized and proficient at multi-tasking. Must be willing and able to provide gracious assistance to users, providers, and other constituents of Partnership.
Work Environment And Physical Demands
More than 50% of work time is spent at a video display terminal.
All HealthPlan employees are expected to:
  • Provide the highest possible level of service to clients;
  • Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;
  • Maintain safe practices; and
  • Abide by the HealthPlan's policies and procedures, as they may from time to time be updated.

HIRING RANGE:
$103,059.95 - $133,977.94
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive or definitive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.

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