Junior Healthcare Data Analyst

About the Role

We are seeking a Junior Healthcare Data Analyst to support healthcare data analysis, reporting, data validation, and operational decision-making. This entry-level opportunity is suitable for candidates who have developed analytical and technical skills through internships, academic projects, personal projects, healthcare-related coursework, or early professional experience. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with structured data, and interested in understanding healthcare operations through data. You will help prepare reports, identify trends, maintain data quality, and communicate findings that support business and operational objectives. Candidates with general data-analysis experience who are interested in developing healthcare analytics expertise are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, validate, and analyze healthcare-related datasets.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports to support operational and business decisions.
• Use spreadsheets and SQL queries to examine data, identify trends, and investigate inconsistencies.
• Assist with analyzing healthcare operational metrics, service utilization, and reporting indicators.
• Support data-quality checks to identify missing, inconsistent, or duplicate records.
• Help maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical documentation.
• Collaborate with healthcare operations, business, and technical teams to understand reporting requirements.
• Assist with tracking key performance indicators and identifying trends in operational data.
• Document data sources, calculations, assumptions, and analytical findings.
• Help improve reporting processes, templates, and data-validation procedures.
• Follow applicable data privacy, confidentiality, and information-security procedures.
• Handle sensitive information only as authorized and in accordance with applicable policies and requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships, academic projects, personal projects, or equivalent practical experience.
• Basic understanding of data analysis, reporting, and data-quality concepts.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools.
• Basic SQL knowledge or practical exposure to querying structured data.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling data.
• Ability to organize information and communicate findings clearly.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn healthcare terminology, reporting practices, and relevant data standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a fully remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to healthcare data, healthcare operations, or healthcare-related academic projects.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or another data-visualization platform.
• Basic understanding of healthcare terminology, medical claims, patient encounters, or healthcare utilization metrics.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs) or healthcare information systems.
• Exposure to data cleaning, dashboard development, or KPI reporting.
• Basic understanding of HIPAA and the importance of protecting sensitive health information.
• Familiarity with Python, R, or another analytical programming language.
• Exposure to healthcare data standards or formats, such as ICD-10 or CPT coding, where relevant to the role.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis or operational performance reporting.

Work Arrangement

This is a fully remote position available within the United States.