Investigate the job titles and skills required for a health data analyst.
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):
Health care data analyst
Health informatics
Claims data analysis
Health 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 (see Writing Center’s Compare & Contrast Assignments Links to an external site.for assistance):
Educational requirements (AA, BS, MS, etc.). Indicate if required or preferred.
Credential requirements (RHIA, RHIT, etc.). Indicate if required or preferred.
Experience
Skills
Job tasks
Job setting (industry, provider, insurance, consulting, etc.)
Salary range
Analyze your strengths and weaknesses for this type of position.
Develop an action plan for turning the weaknesses into strengths.
