Data Analyst, Sr. (Healthcare)

About The Company

Sentara Healthcare is a renowned integrated healthcare system committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to communities across multiple states. With a focus on innovation, community engagement, and excellence in healthcare delivery, Sentara strives to improve health outcomes and enhance patient experiences. The organization boasts a diverse workforce of nearly 30,000 professionals dedicated to its mission of "to improve health every day." Sentara values diversity, inclusion, and belonging, fostering an environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to meaningful healthcare advancements.

About The Role

The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst at Sentara plays a pivotal role within the Research Analytics and Data Literacy (RAD) team, supporting the enterprise-wide research initiatives in collaboration with the Sentara Health Research Center (SHRC). This fully remote position offers an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about healthcare analytics, research methodology, and data science. The role involves conducting retrospective clinical and population health research, providing comprehensive analytic support from study conception to dissemination. The Senior Analyst will work closely with physician investigators, clinical leaders, and research stakeholders to translate clinical questions into actionable data analyses, ensuring the integrity and quality of research outputs. Candidates should possess strong expertise in healthcare data sources such as electronic health records (EHR), registries, and advanced analytics tools. This position requires a service-oriented mindset, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to advancing healthcare research through data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field (required)
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline (preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of healthcare analytics or research experience
• Proficiency in SQL; experience with Excel, Databricks, Python, or R preferred
• Knowledge of EHR data, clinical coding, and research methodologies
• Experience with REDCap, IRB processes, and manuscript support (preferred)
• Background in academic medicine or health system research (preferred)
• No specific certification or licensure required

Responsibilities

• Assess research feasibility and translate clinical questions into detailed analytic plans
• Extract, validate, and manage data from sources such as Epic, Databricks, and other systems
• Perform data cleaning, quality assurance, and statistical analyses to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Support Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and ensure compliance with data governance standards
• Generate comprehensive tables, figures, and visualizations for research manuscripts and presentations
• Collaborate with investigators on data interpretation, abstract development, and dissemination efforts

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Reimbursement for Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy expenses up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave to support work-life balance
• Paid Parental and Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care services
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness insurance options
• Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k)/403(b) retirement plans with employer matching
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,250 annually and access to discounted educational programs through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down program offering up to $10,000
• Reimbursement for professional certifications and access to continuing education units (CEUs)
• Pet Insurance and Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity to earn annual discretionary bonuses based on system and individual performance

Equal Opportunity

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We celebrate differences and are dedicated to providing an environment where all employees can succeed regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or background. Our organization believes that diversity enhances our ability to serve our communities effectively and strives to reflect the populations we serve. We are proud to support a tobacco-free environment and adhere to policies that promote equity and respect across all levels of employment.