Data Analysis Specialist at Lompoc Valley Medical Center – Lompoc, California

Salary Range: $41.79 - $57.79

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

• The Data Analysis Specialist reports to the Director of Information Systems.
• Responsible for translating clinical, financial, and operational data into actionable insights that drive executive decision-making across the organization.
• Performs data interpretation, root cause analysis, forecasting, benchmarking, and strategic recommendations using data from Altera Sunrise and eClinicalWorks EHR platforms.
• Serves as the analytical bridge between raw data and organizational strategy, supporting revenue cycle optimization, quality metrics, compliance reporting, and grant performance tracking.
• Works well under stress or tight deadlines.
• Establishes and maintains effective, courteous, and respectful working relationships with patients, families, members of the medical and nursing staffs as well as co-workers.

• Supports the District mission and values.
• Demonstrates respect, professionalism and courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and co-workers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”.
• Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Engages in ongoing professional development.

• EHR Analytics & Insight Development:
  • Analyze clinical and operational data from Altera Sunrise and eClinicalWorks to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights for department leaders and the executive team.
  • Evaluate EHR utilization patterns to identify workflow inefficiencies, documentation gaps, and opportunities for system optimization.
  • Develop predictive and trending analyses to support clinical decision-making and resource planning.
  • Provide analytical support during system transitions and upgrades, including pre/post go-live performance comparisons and adoption metrics.
• Revenue Cycle Analysis & Performance Optimization:
  • Conduct root cause analysis on revenue cycle performance issues including denial trends, underpayments, coding variances, and charge capture gaps.
  • Model the financial impact of proposed operational changes, payer contract terms, and reimbursement shifts.
  • Identify and quantify revenue leakage opportunities with clear, prioritized recommendations for Patient Financial Services and HIM leadership.
  • Develop forecasting models for volume, revenue, and payer mix to support budgeting and strategic planning.
  • Benchmark LVMC revenue cycle performance against peer community hospitals and industry standards.

• Operational Analytics & Decision Support:
  • Design and maintain executive and departmental KPI frameworks, standardizing how performance is measured across the organization.
  • Conduct proactive analysis on throughput, staffing efficiency, length of stay, readmissions, and ED utilization with recommendations.
  • Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable visualizations and narratives for C-suite and board-level audiences.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards using visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) to provide real-time operational insight.
  • Collaborate with department leaders to identify analytics needs and deliver insight-driven solutions.
• Population Health & Regulatory Analytics:
  • Analyze population health data to identify trends in patient outcomes, utilization patterns, and community health needs beyond compliance-level reporting.
  • Support data requirements for state and federal quality reporting programs (CMS, CDPH, OSHPD/HCAI) with emphasis on interpretation and performance improvement.
  • Assist with Health Information Exchange participation (Manifest MedEx) and California Data Exchange Framework compliance analytics.
  • Track and benchmark clinical quality measures against state and national performance targets, identifying improvement opportunities.
• Cross-Functional & Strategic:
  • Participate in cross-departmental projects as the primary data resource.
  • Support grant performance tracking and outcomes measurement for funded initiatives.
  • Develop and document data governance standards including data definitions, source-of-truth hierarchies, and analytical methodologies.
  • Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve data infrastructure efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of data analysis experience, with at least 2 years in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing revenue cycle data, clinical quality metrics, or operational performance in a hospital or health system environment.
• Experience presenting data findings and recommendations to senior leadership or executive audiences.
• Certifications: CHDA, CPHIMS, or equivalent preferred but not required.

Skills/Ability:

• Proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel including pivot tables, statistical functions, and data modeling.
• Working knowledge of healthcare data standards, coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS), and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical thinking with ability to move beyond descriptive reporting to diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to translate complex data into clear narratives for non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations including HIPAA, price transparency, and California-specific reporting requirements (HCAI, CDPH).
• Self-directed approach to identifying analytical opportunities without waiting for requests.
• Effective collaboration across clinical, financial, and operational departments.
• Establishes and maintains effective, positive working relations with departmental employees, hospital staff, medical staff and patients.