What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analyst position at OPEEKA INC?
Job Title: Data Analyst
Pay Scale: $80,000 to $115,000 annually
Location: Folsom, CA
About Opeeka
Opeeka is an innovative technology company, committed to boosting the health and well-being of people from all walks of life. Opeeka is the nation’s leader in care collaboration and “person-centered” outcomes measurement. We provide a robust Software as a Service (SaaS) solution to Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Insurance Companies, Government Agencies, and Community Based Organizations that serve people in need. Opeeka’s success and impact has been recognized in the healthcare industry and we are poised to significant growth and continued impact. Learn more at www.opeeka.com/news
Person-Centered Intelligence Solution (P-CIS), Opeeka’s principal technology, is a patient outcomes platform that connects to care organizations’ existing technology to extend its capability to support value-based care. Payers, states, counties, and care providers use P-CIS to unify the continuum of care, reduce burden on staff, and improve patient outcomes. There is no other technology on the market like P-CIS. It is the only platform to symbiotically work within the ecosystem of care technology to improve workflow, outcomes, care coordination, and overall care system performance.
Opeeka is searching for individuals to join our team who are comfortable working in a fast paced environment and are interested in leveraging their proven skills to help Opeeka capitalize on the significant growth opportunities ahead. If you are someone who is looking for an exciting opportunity with an early stage technology leader, keep reading.
Company Benefits
Opeeka offers a full range of competitive Company benefits to eligible employees.
Vacation
Full-time employees are eligible to earn and accrue vacation upon the first day of work. All full-time employees are eligible to accrue at least 80 hours of paid vacation time annually, and annual vacation time increases based on tenure.
Sick Time
All employees will be granted 5 days (40 hours) of paid sick leave in a lump sum at the time of hire and subsequently, at the beginning of each year on January 1st. Employees may begin to use paid sick leave on their 90th day of employment (or sooner, if applicable law requires). Employees can use up to 5 days (40 hours) of paid sick leave per year.
Holiday Pay
Upon hire, all employees will receive holiday pay for the Company observed holidays, which includes all Federal Holidays and the day after Thanksgiving.
Medical Insurance Benefits
Opeeka provides the option of a comprehensive medical insurance plan for eligible full-time employees and their dependents. Employees are eligible to enroll in the medical program on the first of the month following 30 days of continuous employment. The Company will pay a portion of the medical insurance premium, up to $550 per employee and up to $450 for covered dependent(s). Medical insurance benefits are available to employees, the employee’s spouse or registered domestic partner, and the employee’s legal dependents.
Dental and Vision Benefits
Eligible full-time employees may also enroll in an employee only, an employee plus children or a family contract on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Retirement Plan
Opeeka provides all employees who complete 90 days of employment with a SIMPLE IRA plan which is an excellent means of long-term savings for your retirement. For eligible employees, the Company will contribute a dollar-for-dollar contribution match, up to 3% of the employee’s annual compensation.
Telecommuting
Opeeka recognizes that work location flexibility is an important consideration for individuals seeking a new opportunity. We take several considerations into account when evaluating telecommuting requests, and in several cases have been able to accommodate telecommuting agreements with multiple team members. Opeeka’s main office is located in Folsom California, right next to Lake Natoma, walking and bike trails, and several restaurant options within walking distance.
Position Summary
The Data Analyst plays an integral role in designing, developing, and maintaining data reporting products offered in P-CIS, including interactive dashboards visualizing population health, outcomes, data quality, and predictive models. The position works collaboratively with Opeeka’s software development team(s), customer support team, and Opeeka customers.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Configure standard and custom reports and dashboards embedded within Opeeka software solutions.
- Work with team leaders and members to solve client analytics problems and document results and methodologies.
- Design and develop reports and dashboards that effectively communicate complex data in a clear and concise manner.
- Process, cleanse, and assess quality of data.
- Undertake preprocessing of structured and unstructured data.
- Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns.
- Present information using data visualization techniques.
- Support ongoing product development by identifying data discrepancies, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Support internal data requests as needed.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, advancements, and emerging technologies in the field of data analysis, relational databases, and report design.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Financial Responsibilities:
Includes tracking and monitoring actual labor hours associated with projects to ensure labor costs stay within approved project budget.
Supervisory Responsibilities
There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to perform exploratory data analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data in a simple, actionable way.
- Proven ability to visualize data in the most effective way possible for a given project or study.
- High analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to apply statistical methods to real-world data problems.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work independently and with team members from different backgrounds.
- Proficiency in report design and data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Sisense Fusion.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive insights from complex datasets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, such as sales, customer support and IT; understanding requirements, gathering feedback, and incorporating suggestions into visualizations.
- Ability to understand complex technical concepts and articulate them to non-technical stakeholders as well as highly technical audiences.
- Ability to understand a target audience and design reports and dashboards that effectively communicate an intended message; selecting appropriate visual elements, creating intuitive navigation, and ensuring the visualizations align with the objectives of the analysis.
- Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems
- Experience working with data and relational databases to extract, transform, and analyze large datasets.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in storytelling through data preferred; presenting insights in a compelling way that helps stakeholders understand and make informed decisions based on the data presented.
Knowledge
- An understanding of basic statistical concepts, such as measures of central tendency, variance, correlation, and regression analysis.
- An understanding of data analysis concepts, including data types, data manipulation, statistical analysis, data cleansing, and data quality assurance.
- Familiarity with the fundamental principles of data visualization, such as data encoding, visual perception, chart selection, and best practices for presenting data visually.
- Awareness of data privacy regulations, such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and ethical considerations related to data handling and visualization.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- 4 years relevant experience, demonstrating a solid foundation in data analytics or outcomes and evaluation methods.
- 2 years experience developing dashboards using visualization software like PowerBI or Sisense Fusion
- 2 years experience using SQL to query, manipulate, and transform data.
- 2 years experience using Python for data analytics.
- Previous experience working with healthcare data preferred.
Competencies
- Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy and data integrity.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
- Occasional to frequent repetitive motion.
- Frequent talking and listening in person and over the phone.
- Close up and distance vision requirements.