Data Specialist na SpendMend LLC

Overview: SpendMend partners with hospitals, health systems, and higher education institutions to help them improve financial performance and fuel their mission of patient care. We offer a comprehensive suite of solutions - including cost recovery, pharmacy software, compliance auditing, and medical device management - that deliver insights, reduce risk, and uncover savings across the cost cycle. Our mission is to positively impact patient care by delivering innovative, value-driven services that empower our clients to make smarter financial decisions. With a focus on excellence, integrity, and collaboration, SpendMend is committed to being a trusted partner in healthcare and education.

The Data Specialist will own the receipt and downstream deliverables related to the data we receive from our clients. Data Specialists analyze data to uncover insights and trends, providing valuable information to clients and management to enhance operational and business practices. Keys to success in this role are excellent relationship management, flawless project management, and a passion for delivering excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Configure data to support core reporting deliverables.
• Prepare standard and custom reports and share these with operational team members.
• Gather requirements from audit staff and ensure flawless implementation and delivery.
• Use data mining to extract information from datasets and identify correlations and patterns.
• Use tools to visualize data in easy-to-understand formats, such as diagrams and graphs.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience with SQL is required.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Power BI or comparable business intelligence tools is preferred.
• Previous experience with data exploration and programming is preferred.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office.

Personal Attributes: 

• Communication – Able to communicate in a friendly and professional manner.
• Team Player – Able to collaborate with organizational stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving – Able to identify the root cause of problems and to then design solutions to resolve the identified problems.
• Self-Motivated – Able to work with limited direction while seeking clarification when needed.