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Healthcare Data Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Data Engineer II

Baltimore, MD

$113K - $136K/yr

Additionally, they develop and maintain documentation for data engineering processes, systems, and data models, and ensure compliance with healthcare data-related privacy and security regulations.

Data Engineer - Hybrid / Remote

Brentwood, TN · On-site +1

$108K - $130K/yr

X12 837/835 healthcare claims data * EHR/EMR source systems * Batch, real-time, and event-driven data sources Azure Cloud Engineering * Develop and operate data pipelines leveraging: * Azure Data ...

Healthcare Data Program Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$51.25 - $69.50/hr

Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with data engineers, developers, analysts, and ... Familiarity with healthcare or other regulated environments, including compliance, security, and ...

You'll work closely with teammates, engineering partners, and operational stakeholders to ... analysis, data analysis, and/or process improvement. * 2+ years of experience in the healthcare ...

Data Engineer I

Baltimore, MD

$113K - $136K/yr

They collaborate with other data engineers to understand technical aspects and architectural design, work with large and complex healthcare datasets, help translate business requirements into ...

Data Engineer I

Baltimore, MD

$113K - $136K/yr

They collaborate with other data engineers to understand technical aspects and architectural design, work with large and complex healthcare datasets, help translate business requirements into ...

$114K - $137K/yr

The ideal candidate is familiar with healthcare data standards, has intermediate engineering skills, and the ability to operate in a highly regulated, fast-paced environment. Essential Duties ...

You'll work closely with teammates, engineering partners, and operational stakeholders to ... analysis, data analysis, and/or process improvement. * 2+ years of experience in the healthcare ...

You'll work closely with teammates, engineering partners, and operational stakeholders to ... analysis, data analysis, and/or process improvement. * 2+ years of experience in the healthcare ...

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How much do healthcare data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for healthcare data engineer in the United States is $129,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Healthcare Data Engineer job?

A Healthcare Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data infrastructure in the healthcare industry. They work with large datasets from electronic health records (EHRs), medical devices, and other sources to ensure data is stored, processed, and accessed efficiently. Their role includes developing data pipelines, ensuring compliance with healthcare data regulations (such as HIPAA), and optimizing data for analytics and machine learning. By enabling secure and efficient data management, Healthcare Data Engineers help improve patient care, streamline operations, and support medical research.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Healthcare Data Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Healthcare Data Engineer, you need a solid background in computer science, data modeling, and understanding of healthcare data standards, often supported by a relevant degree and experience with big data technologies. Proficiency in programming languages like SQL, Python or R, knowledge of data warehousing solutions, and familiarity with HIPAA regulations or health information systems are typically required, along with certifications such as AWS Certified Data Analytics or Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA). Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are highly valued for collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills are essential for building secure, reliable data systems that support healthcare analytics and ensure regulatory compliance.

What are some typical projects or challenges a Healthcare Data Engineer might face in their day-to-day work?

As a Healthcare Data Engineer, you may work on projects such as designing data pipelines to aggregate data from multiple EHR systems, ensuring data integrity and security throughout the process. A common challenge in this role is working with complex, sensitive datasets that must remain compliant with healthcare privacy regulations while still being accessible and useful for analysis. You’ll likely collaborate closely with data scientists, clinicians, and IT teams to understand data requirements and optimize system performance. Troubleshooting data quality issues and continuously improving data architecture are regular tasks, making adaptability and continuous learning important for ongoing success.

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Infographic showing various Healthcare Data Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, and 21% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,716 per year, or $62.4 per hour.
Manager, Healthcare Data

$92K - $125K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


CAN Community Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Description

CAN Community Health is now hiring a Manager, Healthcare Data

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Salary: $92,000-$125,000 annually based on experience


Are you passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference every day? We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the needs of individuals impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STI's, and other infectious diseases. You will become part of our professional team that drives home our Company's Mission and Values.


We have received recognition for more than six (6) years NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award.


Why You'll Love It Here

  • Competitive pay 
  • Generous paid PTO and Sick time 
  • 11 Paid Company Holidays 
  • Paid training and certification support
  • Health, dental, vision, with generous company contribution, paid life and disability plans & retirement plan with generous match of up to 8% of your contribution additional match of 1%. 
  • Tuition Reimbursement Plan 
  • Other voluntary plans are available to support you and your family
  • Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment

What You'll Do

The Manager, Healthcare Data, is a mid-level leadership position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Healthcare Data Analyst team. This role serves as the primary point of contact for analytics project coordination, quality assurance, and team development. The Healthcare Data Manager works closely with the Director of Data Analytics to translate strategic data initiatives into actionable team deliverables while ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This position requires strong technical proficiency in healthcare analytics, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and the ability to mentor and develop team members.

  • Supervise, mentor, and provide daily direction to Healthcare Data Analysts, ensuring quality deliverables and professional development
  • Coordinate analytics project assignments, timelines, and resource allocation in alignment with departmental priorities
  • Provide operational oversight of database administration activities, including review of database design and architecture, coordination of backup and recovery strategies with IT Infrastructure, monitoring of database performance optimization, and management of user access permissions in compliance with HIPAA and PHI security requirements
  • Serve as the primary quality assurance checkpoint for team deliverables, reviewing reports, dashboards, and data analyses for accuracy and completeness
  • Develop and maintain standardized processes, templates, and documentation for recurring analytics workflows
  • Collaborate with the Director of Data Analytics to identify team training needs and coordinate professional development opportunities
  • Design, develop, and maintain data visualizations, dashboards, and reports using Power BI Desktop and Power BI Report Server
  • Write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis from multiple healthcare data sources
  • Support 340B program analytics, compliance reporting, and quality assurance initiatives
  • Assist with Ryan White, HRSA, and other grant reporting requirements by ensuring timely and accurate data deliverables

Supervisory Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Requirements

Education/Professional:

  1. Bachelor's degree in data science, Statistics, Public Health, Health Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration (healthcare) or related field required.
  2. 4+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role, preferably within healthcare, public health, or nonprofit sectors.
  3. Proven experience with healthcare data (claims, EMR/EHR, pharmacy, clinical quality measures, 340B, Ryan White)
  4. Microsoft certification preferred.
  5. Experience with Salesforce platforms including Health Cloud and MuleSoft integration (preferred)
  6. Experience with Power BI Report Server for enterprise reporting (required)
  7. Proficiency with MS365 Power Platform (Power BI Desktop, Power Apps, Power Automate) (required)
  8. Strong SQL programming skills for data extraction, transformation, and analysis (required)
  9. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver's license.

Must be able to pass a Level I and Level II Background check as required (https://info.flclearinghouse.com)

CAN Community Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.