Week 1 ass | HIM 435 Analyzing Healthcare Data | Ashford University

For this assignment, you will 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.