Healthcare Data Analyst
The Healthcare Data Analyst role involves analyzing healthcare datasets to identify trends and improve healthcare operations through reporting and data visualization. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights using SQL, Python, and BI tools like Power BI or Tableau, supporting data-driven decision-making in a healthcare environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare Technology.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Healthcare Data Analyst to support data collection, validation, and reporting initiatives across clinical and operational teams. You will turn healthcare data into clear insights that support decisions across the organization. This is a full-time opportunity based in New Jersey, NJ.
What you’ll do
- Collect, clean, and validate healthcare datasets from internal systems and external partners
- Produce regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards to inform clinical and operational stakeholders
- Translate business questions into data requirements and analysis plans
- Identify data quality issues and work with technical teams to resolve root causes
- Support performance measurement, quality improvement, and regulatory reporting needs
- Document analyses, data sources, and transformation logic to ensure reproducibility
- Communicate findings clearly to non-technical audiences; present results and recommendations
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Health Informatics, Statistics, Public Health, Computer Science, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to data quality
- Experience working with spreadsheets and tabular data
- Ability to write clear, concise documentation and reports
- Comfortable collaborating with clinical and technical partners in a fast-paced environment
- Authorization to work in the United States
Preferred skills (nice-to-have)
- Familiarity with SQL or other query languages (preferred)
- Experience with BI / dashboarding tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
- Exposure to healthcare data sources (claims, EHR, clinical registries) helpful
- Basic scripting in Python or R for data cleaning/analysis is a plus
Why join (what we offer)
- Hands-on experience applying data analysis to real healthcare problems
- Mentorship and training to grow technical and domain skills
- Opportunity to work cross-functionally with clinicians, operations, and engineering
- Supportive team culture focused on continuous improvement
Location & work authorization
This role is based in New Jersey, NJ. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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