Identify the roles and responsibilities of data analysts

Module 1 Discussion(Health data analytics course)

Purpose:

Identify the roles and responsibilities of data analysts

Task:

The job title “Data Analyst” has various definitions at different healthcare organizations. Go to a search engine or job search site like Indeed.com or Glassdoor.com and look up “Data Analyst.” Select one of the postings and read through the job description, requirements, and qualifications.  In the discussion, describe the primary functions of the job you find and the skills that are needed to support this specific role.

Criteria for Success:  5 Points Possible

· 1 point for including the link to the job posting you selected

· 2 points for identifying 2 or more primary functions of the job that are related to data gathering and/or reporting

· 2 points for identifying 1 skill needed to succeed for each job function you identified.

Example:

· Link to Job Posting

· Job Function #1

· To succeed in performing this job function, a candidate would need “XYZ” skill(s). “XYZ” skill(s) will help a candidate succeed in this role because…..

· Job Function #2

· To succeed in performing this job function, a candidate would need “XYZ” skill(s). “XYZ” skill(s) will help a candidate succeed in this role because…..