Hackensack Meridian Health

Data Analyst

Job ID
2026-187219
Department
PMC-Patient Safety & Quality
Site
Palisades Medical Center
Job Location
US-NJ-North Bergen
Position Type
Full Time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week
40
Shift
Day
Shift Hours
Day
Weekend Work
No Weekends Required
On Call Work
No On-Call Required
Holiday Work
No Holidays Required

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. 

 

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. 

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Data Analyst partners with the Quality Management Department to turn quality data into clear insights that drive decisions. This role builds and maintains the tools, databases, and reports needed to collect and organize quality data. It also goes beyond reporting to analyze trends and spot emerging issues behind quality problems. The ideal candidate is a curious problem-solver who can explain complex findings in plain language. They will recommend practical actions that improve product quality, process performance, and compliance.

 

This position will be fully on site at Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, NJ

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Data Analyst at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

  • Develops/builds tools/databases necessary for effective and efficient data collection.
  • Creates/builds reports as appropriate.
  • Collects data and submit reports as appropriate.
  • Maintains QA databases accurately.
  • Performs other administrative functions as assigned.
  • Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for department and Medical Center.
  • Ensure confidentiality of QA data and other information.
  • Supports, adheres to the Mission, Vision and Values of the hospital.
  • Possesses knowledge of the functions of the department to insure efficient workflow of the department.
  • Collaborates and communicates with staff within/outside of the department to assure and /or maintain good interpersonal relationship and professionalism in the work environment.
  • Maintains current level of competency through required annual competency
  • Maintains current level of competency with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards within the framework of position.
  • Facilitates workflow of the department for any survey visits.
  • Participates in the PI programs appropriate to the position.
  • Attends department monthly meetings and other scheduled meetings as appropriate.
  • Assists with the development of presentation materials
  • Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in order to provide effective patient care.
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree of Arts or Science.
  • Experience in data management, computer programs necessary for the job; including EMR / EPIC
  • Prior experience in healthcare QA data management role required.
  • Extensive employee and outside contacts.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! 

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $83,782.40 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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