For this assignment, you will investigate the job titles and skills required for a health data analyst. Prepare a four- to five-page paper in which you
Identify job titles similar to “health data analyst” that require a health information management or informatics degree. Suggested search terms include (include variations of health care and health when you perform your search):
oHealth care data analyst
oHealth informatics
oClaims data analysis
oHealth data quality analyst
Identify two active employment postings, posted within the last six months, and compare and contrast the following attributes of the selected positions:
oEducational requirements (AA, BS, MS, etc.). Indicate if required or preferred.
oCredential requirements (RHIA, RHIT, etc.). Indicate if required or preferred.
oExperience
oSkills
oJob tasks
oJob setting (industry, provider, insurance, consulting, etc.)
oSalary range
Analyze your strengths (high attention to detail, task oriented, ability to quickly process large amounts of information) and weaknesses (procrastinate, try to take on too many tasks, reluctant to ask for help) for this type of position.
Develop an action plan for turning the weaknesses into strengths.
Your Data Analysis Position paper
Must be a minimum of four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
oTitle of paper in bold font
§Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page
oStudent’s name
oName of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
oCourse name and number
oInstructor’s name
oDate submitted
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must use the textbook and at least two scholarly and/or credible sources