Role Snapshot
The Business Data Analyst (RMOCC East/West Liaison) at the University of Kentucky collects, validates, and analyzes regional healthcare and EMS data to support leadership decisions. The role coordinates with the UofL counterpart to align regional data practices and improve patient-flow and capacity insights.
Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain dashboards and recurring reports, identify capacity and patient-flow trends, and analyze Pulsara utilization and transfer coordination data. The analyst also improves data quality and provides situational awareness support during RMOCC activations or surge events.
Skills & Tools: Proficiency in dashboarding and automation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, or R, plus familiarity with EHRs and patient care reporting systems. Strong communication skills are needed to translate operational data into decision-relevant information, and the role requires handling PHI in compliance with regulations.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (BS) and 3 years of related experience are required. Preferred experience includes EMS, emergency response, public safety, or healthcare operations, along with federal grant administration and reporting.
Compensation: $58K–$96K/yr
Job Description
Business Data Analyst
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Business Data Analyst
Requisition Number
RE56244
Department Name
7H85T:SURGERY-TRAUMA & ACUTE CARE
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
47
Salary Range
$58,302-96,179/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods,
Shift
M-F 8a-5p with after hours and weekends as required
Job Summary
The RMOCC Data Analyst (East/West Liaison) supports the collection, validation, analysis, and communication of regional healthcare and EMS data.
The East regional liaison data analyst will coordinate with the University of Kentucky (UK) team, while the West regional liaison data analyst will coordinate with the University of Louisville (UofL) in line with a consistent RMOCC operating model. The data analyst will translate operational data into timely, decision-relevant information for RMOCC leadership and regional partners, working closely with the counterpart analyst to align data practices across regions, identify capacity and patient-flow trends, support dashboards and recurring reports, and improve data quality and usability.
The analyst will also support the monitoring, analysis, and reporting of Pulsara utilization and transfer coordination data, helping identify opportunities to improve interfacility communication, patent movement, and regional resource coordination.
During RMOCC activations or surge events, the analyst may provide data and situational awareness support within the established command and escalation structure.
The East regional liaison data analyst will coordinate with the University of Kentucky (UK) team, while the West regional liaison data analyst will coordinate with the University of Louisville (UofL) in line with a consistent RMOCC operating model. The data analyst will translate operational data into timely, decision-relevant information for RMOCC leadership and regional partners, working closely with the counterpart analyst to align data practices across regions, identify capacity and patient-flow trends, support dashboards and recurring reports, and improve data quality and usability.
The analyst will also support the monitoring, analysis, and reporting of Pulsara utilization and transfer coordination data, helping identify opportunities to improve interfacility communication, patent movement, and regional resource coordination.
During RMOCC activations or surge events, the analyst may provide data and situational awareness support within the established command and escalation structure.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience developing dashboards and automated reported workflows using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, R, or comparable platforms. Experience working in EMS, emergency response, public safety, healthcare operations, or other fast-paced emergency care environments. Experience working with electronic health records (EHRs), patient care reporting systems, or other healthcare data systems, including handling protected health information (PHI) according to compliance requirements. Familiarity with federal grant programs, grant administration, and associated reporting, compliance, and performance measurement requirements.
Deadline to Apply
11/01/2026
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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.