A medical data analyst collects information, records, and data for companies and organizations that provide health care. They use this data to construct reports and spreadsheets for a management team. The management can use the reports to make adjustments to their operation to account for new trends, streamline treatment plans, and alter customer service, billing, and staffing strategies. A medical data analyst is similar to data analysts in other fields, but they have a deeper understanding of medical terminology and the issues and procedures surrounding the health care industry.