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Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Transplant Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Data Analyst / TH Senior Staff Associate. 

The Transplant Data Analyst will support the Transplant Division by assisting with the collection, entry, and verification of transplant-related data in compliance with regulatory agencies including UNOS, CMS, and IPRO. While a clinical background is not required, the ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to work with clinical documentation. All responsibilities will be performed under the supervision of the Data Analyst Manager, with appropriate training and guidance provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Abstract and accurately enter transplant data into systems such as UNet and TransChart, based on clinical documentation and established guidelines.
• Review data submitted by clinical staff; verify completeness and consistency using electronic health records (EHRs), chart notes, and other source documents.
• Retrieve supporting documentation from medical records, internal databases, and hospital systems for reporting and audit purposes.
• Assist with regulatory reporting by organizing and preparing data for submission to UNOS, CMS, and other oversight bodies.
• Maintain organized records and assist in the development of internal data collection tools.
• Collaborate with the Data Analyst Manager and clinical staff to ensure accuracy and timely completion of assigned data tasks.
• Contribute to transplant quality improvement initiatives by preparing basic reports, graphs, and visual data summaries.
• Provide support for research and strategic planning activities by helping to prepare datasets or assist with preliminary analysis.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and hospital policies for handling sensitive patient information.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field. 
• 2+ years of experience working in a data or healthcare-related environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn and apply medical terminology relevant to transplant data (training will be provided).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with confidential information and collaborating with clinical and administrative teams.
• Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training to the above listed. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with transplant databases (e.g., UNet, TransChart), or familiarity with EHR systems.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology or previous exposure to healthcare documentation.
• Prior experience in a hospital, clinic, or research setting.
• Familiarity with statistical tools such as SPSS, SAS, or Analyze-it.

Work Schedule:

Variable Days; 9:00am to 5:00pm (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu