If you want to immediately jump into learning the SQL basics with healthcare data, check out my website for a free 60-minute lesson! 🖥 datawizardry.academy/
I love these so much! I'm a nurse, but I am currently working to become a data analyst. I don't want to walk away from all my current knowledge, though. A career in Healthcare data analytics sounds so appealing!
I am a family doctor by training, but I have a strong passion for healthcare analytics, and I am eager to learn more about this field. I appreciate your assistance and the valuable information you provide.
I’m a Healthcare Revenue Cycle Business Intelligence Analyst. It’s been life changing. I appreciate your video on this career. I had to step back from my UA-cam channel but I’m going to pick it back up in 2024.
Found a post you made on Reddit. Been watching your content a lot the last couple days! I’m studying to be a data analyst and considering the healthcare industry. You’ve been a huge help in my research. Thank you!
Thanks a bunch for this! I'm switching gears from being a Medical Lab Scientist to diving into the world of data analysis. I didn't even hesitate - I'm going all-in as a healthcare data analyst. Can't wait for your class!
I'm a clinical laboratory scientist who's interested in pivoting to the data analytics field. Thanks for the road map. I'm really hoping I can find a way to leverage my clinical experience into this field.
Awesome! Try networking at your current job, and see if you can meet anyone who works with clinical data. You could do a coffee chat (AKA: Informational Interview) to learn more about the role, and this might lead to inside knowledge about upcoming positions for hire. Good luck!
@DataWizardry thank you! And I have! Spoken with the head of the department as well. Unfortunately, they currently have a rigid policy for an Epic certification. You can not get the certification without being sponsored by an employer. I'm also 3 interviews into another health analytics role, but cards are stacked against me a bit. Finding it difficult to break in. Leveraging with my own hospital was the safest bet, but seems that door is closed.
Bro this channel is the bomb. I’m a Clinical Lead for Regional Public Health System in Australia implementing a number of systems and looking at ways to visualise data that help with decision-making.
So glad I stumbled across your channel! I'm an internal medicine doctor with a degree in math so I'm definitely interested in wondering how to take my career to another level.
Hi, I’m Epidemiologist from Costa Rica. Than you for share your experience and knowledge. It’s very useful. I want to work more as Data Analyst y will take your recommendations
I have MPH in epidemiology from another country and pursue my career in data analysis and data science (ML). and thinking about MS in data science or MS in epidemiology. What certificate do you recommend me to get while I am on maternity leave and don’t have much time to learn. I also would like to get a fellowship in PH but it’s kind of competitive… so I start feeling overwhelmed and need help… bc I am a migrant and struggling with all options and opportunities which might be not for me.. 😢
I think as long as you have a 4 year college degree, you should be fine. If you are already a healthcare provider, then that will give you a strong resume. Just need to learn the technical skills and you should be good to go.
I have a degree in Nutrition Health Science. Do you think learning and getting the Google data analytics certificate is worth it? Will my degree with the certificate help me get a job in healthcare data analytics (obviously have various projects as well to show experience)?
Fairly often yes, but 99% of the time my presentations are more like showing people things I've built in Tableau. And usually it's with a small group of people, and I'm meeting with them remotely.
Hi Josh, I’m forever grateful I came across your channel. I’m a newly graduated nurse who has realized I don’t want to work in the nursing field, especially the clinical side it affects my mental health. Do you believe I need to get some experience as a nurse first in order to be able to get into this field? Or will a strong portfolio be sufficient? I really feel like I’ve found my path here. Thank you again for all you do!
Hello! I don't think you need to necessarily get experience as a nurse first to get a job as a data analyst. I would say focus on building the technical skills (SQL, Data Viz). As you mentioned, build a portfolio. And also leverage your network. You probably know some people from your nursing program that know folks working with data in healthcare. Maybe see if they could introduce you.
Hi Josh, I'm very lucky by coming across your videos, co's am currently a RGN nursing student but am not comfortable with the clinicals aspect, please I wanted to know if it's advisable for me to dive into this data analysis while taking my nursing course?
It certainly could help. Knowledge of data and analytics is huge in healthcare, so if you are able to study it while doing nursing, it will make you much stronger in your career, whether you decide to stick with nursing, or if you decide to become a data analyst.
Hi public health professionals and works most my life in project management indifferent NGO, I am very interested to be data analysts in public health...do you suggest me?
Thanks Josh. Ur videos are inspiring. I would love to take the full course but i am having financial constrain. Can i get financial aid. I already got training in mysql, powerbi and excel. I want to work with healthcare data
How to get hired without a degree? Already know Sql,tableau,powerbi,Excel. But all job post ask for Bachelors,MAsters, Experience . Any help on that? Or where to find Entry Level positions as Data analyst or what ever other name they have for data analysts? Thanks.
It's going to be tricky without a degree. But you could look for positions like Jr Data Analyst to start with. You could also try starting by working in data entry (like data abstraction positions for example), where you pull data out of patient charts, and enter them into researach databases. This would give you some domain knowledge, and might serve as a good stepping stone into data analytics in healtchare. I actually did this before I moved into data analytics. You could also try to get work on places like upwork.com to see if you could get paid for your technical skills, and build up some early experience that you could put on your resume. Other than that though, it will be a challenge to get into this field without some sort of degree. Have you considered persuing this? It can be expensive, but if you earn an in-demand degree like computer science, for example, the investment is definitely worth it.
Thank you for putting out such valuable content as it is much needed for aspiring healthcare data analyst. I have one question since i am currently medical coder which domain would be best in healthcare to work as data analyst
As far as domains go within healthcare, I can only really speak to working with clinical data in a hospital or clinic. I do a lot of work improving patient safety and quality of care, and I find the work really rewarding. The other domain I have worked in is for a hospital association. Where you still work with hospital and clinical data, but at a state level. The other domains, I'm not well versed in. But If you like the finance side of things, you might consider working at insurance companies with claims data. If you like stats and math, you might consider data science in healthcare, or being a research data analyst.
Thank you for your videos!! I always look forward to them!! I’m currently a CNA in a birth center and have experience with Epic documentation. With that said, I’m highly interested in data relating to patient safety and quality improvement. Additionally, I will start an 18- month computer science masters program in July this year. I often look at our internal job openings and I would see some data analyst positions opened. I even thought of emailing the direct managers for those roles for guidance on how to be a data analyst. What would be an appropriate dialogue? Secondly, given that I am working in a hospital already and will start a masters computer science program, when would it be an appropriate time to start applying? Would it be possible to land a job before graduation (2025)? Lastly, what are some pointers that you could share with the path that I am heading?
Hello! Glad youre enjoying the channel. I have a couple thoughts First, it's great that you have some clinical experience already and that you're looking at internal data analyst positions. I think applying internally is going to be an easier route because, as you mentioned, you have more direct access to managers. Your cs degree is also going to look very impressive on your resume. Id say the best time to start applying is once you have the experience in sql and Tableau, and can build a portfolio of at least 3 items. Then you also have to consider how much time you can balance between school and work. If you can do a part time job as a data analyst while going to school for computer science, you could probably move into a more advanced role when you graduate like Sr. Data analyst or data scientist. When reaching out to managers, you could just tell them that you're interested in a career in data, mention that you're going to get a cs degree, and that you're hoping to learn more about the work the data analysts do. Then ask them if you could have a meeting with them to ask them some questions. Then if it feels right, tell them you noticed the position and plan to apply. Even if you don't get the job, making yourself known to the hiring managers will be a good first step, and will help them keep you in mind for future positions.
I would say SAS is sort of like Python or R. It's a coding software that you can use to do a lot of different things like statistical analysis, data querying, and data visualization. That said, I've only used it at one place out of the several jobs I've worked. It's a pretty expensive tool, and Python (which is free) can pretty much do everything SAS can. So the one place I worked at that was using it started phasing it out I'm favor of python.
Thank you for this. You've created a unique and informative channel. I'm curious how difficult it is get get a job as a healthcare analyst these days? What is the interview process like? I just moved to the US from Australia and haven't applied to much yet as I wasn't sure what roles to pursue. I have probably 4 years total in healthcare IT as a systems analyst. I have some EPIC, Cerner, and revenue cycle experience.
Those are excellent qualifications! Right now, the process is a little tricky to land an interview if you don't already know somebody in the business. Some hospitals are cutting back on hiring right now, including mine. So networking can be really helpful here. But in general, the interview process is like this: 1. Talk to recruiter over phone for basic screening 2. Talk to hiring manger for basic phone interview 3. Invited to speak with the team, usually there will be a behavioral interview, and a technical interview 4. The technical interview usually consits of SQL questions. Sometimes they ask you to demonstrate yor knowledge of a Data viz tool as well, like Tableau, or PowerBI 5.You might even be asked to meet with Adminstrators, or Service Line leaders in a seperate interview.
@@DataWizardry Thank you for the detailed answer. It really helps to know the process. I haven't interviewed in the US in over a decade. Is the market down all over? I've been looking at Seattle as I have relatives there.
Many thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone. I'm looking at getting into Health Data Science via a masters degree, do you think this is ill-advised and I should try get an analytics job first or should this pathway be okay?
I’m not an RN but have a background in healthcare, ER nurse assistance. Im a legal intake analyst now but it’s not data driven. Do you think it’s still worthier for me to get into health informatics?
I am a medical assistant, I am finishing up the Google Data Course and pursuing a career as a Health care Analysts, I have a scholarship for a full ride to ASU should I pursue a degree Health or data science?
Congrats on your scholarship! My advice: since you are a medical assistant, you already have some healthcare knowledge, so if I were you, I'd focus on developing the technical skills. Data science can be great for that, but I would recommend also learning SQL, and a data viz tool like Tableau while you're learning Data science. That way, when you're done with school, you will have a really strong resume!
I'd say, you're fine either way. Both are similar enough that once you learn one, the other one is pretty easy to get the hang of. Though I personally like Tableau more because I find it easier to use.
Hi @hadimordaa4290 It depends on the company. Ever since covid, I am seeing a lot more data analysts that are working remotely exclusively. Personally, I am 100% remote, myself.
hi for 9 years i worked as a IP DRG coder and now i am working as a Subject matter expert in grooming my associates to get the best Quality(Less DRG Errors, Raising Appropriate Query, Educating them on spot) now I am interested in Data analytics and started to attend a 9 month course to get educated in SQL, Tableau, Python, Excel, Power BI and Statistics My Question is what type of job opportunity i can expect or focus to enter the healthcare industry, right now i am working from an Office which bores me to the core. I am a Certified RN with CPC certification from AAPC
Hi Paul, There's a lot of flexibility in what you could do with your skillset. You could become a data analyst/business analyst, and your skills would be a great match for working with claims data or quality improvement data. Also, If your stats and python is good, you could try pursuing data science in healthcare (though I've found this is a little harder to get into). You could even consider maybe becoming a healthcare quality consultant. These jobs are all mainly office work though, so just something to keep in mind.
Sure! As long as you learn the hard skills: SQL, data viz, etc. Which might take a few months of learning if you're starting from the beginning. The fact that you work in healthcare means you have a networking advantage. You can leverage that network to meet people in the analytics space, and try and get a position through them. You could also try applying internally to entry level data analyst roles, then move up to senior once you get a year or two of experience.
I’m a nontraditional student, about to graduate with my bachelors in psychology, but I have been working as a medical coder for three years for a large hospital system. I’m considering pivoting to healthcare data analytics. Do you think the specialized masters degrees in healthcare data analytics are worth it? Or would you recommend a more general MPH?
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Community Health. I am in the process in enrolling into BOTH a Master's in Data Analytics and a Master's in Public Health.
My advice is to try your luck first networking, and applying for data anlytics jobs. While Masters degrees are great in helping you land a job later, they're also very expensive (if your work doesn't provide tuition assistance). Mine cost $70k. If you do pursue a masters degree though, I'd recommend anything involving data and some stats. MPH with epidemology, Masters of Analytics, Masters of Health Informatics are all good options. Also, if you do a Masters, it's a bonus if you can do graduate level research during the program. It helps build more experience on your resume, especially if they have you use stats packages in R python, etc.
@@DataWizardry Thank you, I really appreciate the advice! I'm hoping having medical coding experience will be helpful. I'm also completing a second medical coding cert in a few months for risk adjustment which I think could lend itself to data analytics.
Sorry for the late reply. But there will definitely be some overlap. Excel, Tableau/powerBI, SQl definitely relevant Coding concepts like ICD10 definitely relevant because these are international standards. I'm not sure about the English EMR systems, but Im guessing maybe theres somwthing similiar to what we have in the us (Epic, Cerner). To get practice working with that type of data, I have a tutorial on SQL that gives you mock healthcare data much like it would appear in an EMR database.
Hi Quarshella! Given the choice between the two, I would recommend a bachelor's degree if you are able. It will dramatically increase your success in landing a job. This is because most positions will require a Bachelor's. Certs are nice, but I believe that they are better for skill-building, versus the value they bring to a resume.
I think it depends on what side-hustle means in this context. I have seen doctors who have combined their tech skills with their medical practice. So for example, doctors who have incorporated SQL to pull the data they need out of a database to assist in a research project, or QI work. There are also a fair number of doctors at my hospital that can build data-viz reports in Epic tools like Slicer Dicer (A sort of on-demand report-builder that makes it easier for people to come up with patient/surgery volumes). Becoming a C-Suite type person in the technical space (like Chief Technology Officer, Chief Informatics Officer) is also a viable path. But if by side hustle, you mean working as a doctor some days, and working seperately in a different job as a data analyst other days, I'm sure that's do-able. My only concern would be the potential pay differences. If you were trained in a highly specialized area like surgery, neurology, etc. You're apt to make a lot more doing that than being a data analyst. But if money isn't an issue, then it's a completely viable side hustle!
Data entry clerk is basically where you mostly do data entry. In healthcare, they often have a special term called Data Abstractor. This is what I did before becoming a data analyst; you go into a patient's medical chart (usually a specific type of patient like cancer patients, surgery patients, etc.), document what surgery they had, what medications they took, complications ,if the doctors did the things they were supposed to like giving a patient antibiotics before surgery. All that info is entered into registries which are tracked by researchers, administrators, and the doctors themselves to see where they can improve patient care.
I wouldn't worry too much about personality type. I've met lots of people with lots of different personalities in data analytics. As long as you have a passion for data, are good with details, and are eager to learn new things, I think those qualities make a good data analyst.
Depends on what certifications you want to persue. In general, I would say certifications are nice for building knowledge, but the projects that you can develop and put on your resume and portfolio as a result of that knowledge will usually be more valuable than the certificate itself. If you decide to persue a certification program, I would recommend one that develops your knowledge of SQL, and a data viz platform like Tableau, and there's a lot out there with little to no prerequisites. But I don't know of any that are healthcare focused. That said, I'm building one! So check out this link if you would like to learn more! datawizardry.academy/p/clinical_analytics_accelerator
If I have a background as a health insurance agent would this be something that would stand out on my resume to recruiters? I have a non technical bachelors degree, several years of health insurance experience, and currently learning sql, excel, R, and tableau (self learning & taking a course)
Hi @prettyp456 Yes, absolutely. If you are willing to stay in the health insurance industry, you might even try applying internally when they have an open position for a data analyst. Also, seeing if your insurance company has any sort of mentor program in the analytics department where someone could show you the ropes. Your background here would also be a good networking oppotunity, because you probably have coworkers that know someone that works with data. So maybe ask around and see if they have reccomendations for how you could make a lateral move within your company. I think that would be the quickest way in.
Hi Josh, I have Masters in Computer science engineering. But I am interested in health care informatics. I have to do another Masters in health informatics or any certification or Bachelors?
I think you should be good with your masters in computer science. Next step would be to make sure you are comfortable using SQL, Tableau/PowerBI. Work on some projects to build a portfolio. Then try to network. You can do that by reaching out to recruiters on linkedin, or chat with your LinkedIn colleagues that you know that work in analytics (or maybe they know someone else that would be willing to talk to you.)
Hi @iamabet23, yes, my online course will be available to people outside the US. Here's a link to the mailing list, if you would like to be kept updated! datawizardry.academy/p/clinical_analytics_accelerator
Hey josh...i am doing physiotherapy...i would love to pursue degree in healthcare data analytics after bpt...can i do HealthCare data analytics after bpt.? Scope in job?
Sure, I think as long as you have a bachelor's in something, it will satisfy one of the basic requirements that a lot of data analyst positions have. It might be even seen more favorably by recruiters since it's in a healthcare subject. You would just need to know SQL, Excel, and a data viz tool. And build up a portfolio of projects before you're ready.
hey, I am a graduate biomedical Informatics student. I would love to pursue my career as a clinical/healthcare analyst so can you cover or suggest any certification programs recognized by healthcare recruiters. I see a lot of EHR related in the job description but I don't know where to start because There is no exposure to practical working on EHR it was all theory when I read in my coursework. Why do all entry-level jobs say entry-level but ask for the hell of experience?
Unfortunately, the EHR certs like Epic you have to get through work. Only a healthcare organization or consulting firm can sponsor you for the training. Which is why it can be tricky to land the first job. There's definitely data analyst jobs in healthcare though where the pre-existing EHR experience isn't required. To get to those jobs, I think your best option is to leverage your network. If you're a graduate in biomedical informatics, are there people you know in the program that you have met? Try reaching out to them and connecting with them on linkedin. Especially your teachers. They probably know people they can get you in touch with that work with data at hospitals. As far as certs go besides EHR certs, a good free one is IHI open school (need a .edu account). I'm also working on building one in healthcare analytics! www.datawizardry.academy/p/clinical_analytics_accelerator
I am following you for a year and given 35 data analyst interviews and getting rejected for 90 days of notice period as 3 offers kindly connect with me for guidance
hii i'm from India , really loves your video its very informative . i have learned python, SQL, tableau and Power Bi but still struggling to land my first job. just wanted to know if i apply jobs remotely for healthcare data analyst , Do you think i'll get a job ?
Its hard to say without knowing too much about your background. But I would say, if you're struggling, maybe give networking a try. Networking helped me land my first role when i was struggling.
Hello sir... Im a Homoeopathic doctor. My name is Midhun. I have complted BHMS AND MD. I love statistics and data analysis. I use only excel for it. But i want to learn and become a data analyst. Please help me for this.
Am a Indian.. i did my undergraduate in Microbiology current i do a certificate course a boot camp in Master in Data Science... what can i do further to become a healthcare analyst
Great question, It's definitely beneficial if you know these things. But i am actually not as knowledgable about the informatics side of things like HL7 standards, etc. I'd recommend starting with the main tools like SQL, Tableau/PowerBi, Excel. Then start acquiring the healthcare domain knowledge, like patient quality, patient safety (the ihi has great resources online about this) Then once youve learned that, maybe start learning the informatics side of things.
Hey josh! I am from India, and I am currently studying a BSc in Actuarial Science. I want to go into healthcare data analytics, but I want to complete my master's before going for a job. But I can't decide which subject or college I should choose. Can you help me with that?
Hi Mohammed, I'd say any college that teaches healthcare informatics or computer science would be good. That being said, actuarial sciences is already an excellent field of study because you are learning a lot of math and statistical concepts. You could probably land a job with your BSc, and potentially not even need a masters, which can get expensive!
Hello Josh. Can you suggest healthcare related jobs for economists? I am studying Finance and accountat and I'm okay with Excel but I am so distant from programming. Should I force myself into computer science?
Hi PMate001. I would think that Economics is a good verstaile degree in that it is very quantitative. In addition to clinical analytics in the patient safety quality of care space, you might also try applying to insurance companies, or working on the business side of things in a hospital. Also, have you considered being an actuary? Lots of tests you have to take, but if you are good with stats, that could be a lucarative path as well. Data science in any healthcare field might also be a good path as well.
@@DataWizardry Yes, I have considered becoming an actuary once I extended my studies some insurance knowledge. As far as I can see I will spend my intership at a department of economy of a hospital. If they require my to learn sql for a role, I am willing to do, but until then I would rather no
I am a Nurse I know how to analyze data using SQL, EXCEL SPSS AND POWER BI. Currently learning Python. I want an internship program. Please do you have any internship program on healthcare data analysis??
If you want to immediately jump into learning the SQL basics with healthcare data, check out my website for a free 60-minute lesson!
🖥 datawizardry.academy/
I am going to take the full course and create the dashboards your content had been the most useful and up-to-date
I love these so much! I'm a nurse, but I am currently working to become a data analyst. I don't want to walk away from all my current knowledge, though. A career in Healthcare data analytics sounds so appealing!
Thanks Abigail! Welcome to the channel!
Hi, great idea! I want become Medical data Analyst too :) how does look you journey? :)
Smart move!
Wow, Abigail, me too😊
Hey can you please guide me how to become healthcare data analyst.
I am a family doctor by training, but I have a strong passion for healthcare analytics, and I am eager to learn more about this field. I appreciate your assistance and the valuable information you provide.
I’m a Healthcare Revenue Cycle Business Intelligence Analyst. It’s been life changing. I appreciate your video on this career. I had to step back from my UA-cam channel but I’m going to pick it back up in 2024.
I have never heard of that. What are your job responsibilities?
Found a post you made on Reddit. Been watching your content a lot the last couple days!
I’m studying to be a data analyst and considering the healthcare industry. You’ve been a huge help in my research. Thank you!
Thanks a bunch for this! I'm switching gears from being a Medical Lab Scientist to diving into the world of data analysis. I didn't even hesitate - I'm going all-in as a healthcare data analyst. Can't wait for your class!
Awesome! Welcome to the channel!
I'm a clinical laboratory scientist who's interested in pivoting to the data analytics field. Thanks for the road map. I'm really hoping I can find a way to leverage my clinical experience into this field.
Awesome!
Try networking at your current job, and see if you can meet anyone who works with clinical data. You could do a coffee chat (AKA: Informational Interview) to learn more about the role, and this might lead to inside knowledge about upcoming positions for hire.
Good luck!
@DataWizardry thank you! And I have! Spoken with the head of the department as well. Unfortunately, they currently have a rigid policy for an Epic certification. You can not get the certification without being sponsored by an employer. I'm also 3 interviews into another health analytics role, but cards are stacked against me a bit. Finding it difficult to break in. Leveraging with my own hospital was the safest bet, but seems that door is closed.
Bro this channel is the bomb. I’m a Clinical Lead for Regional Public Health System in Australia implementing a number of systems and looking at ways to visualise data that help with decision-making.
Nice to meet you, glad you're enjoying the channel!
Bro I am looking what should I start MSc in health data science from Australia or MSc biomedical science UK.. can someone help me to choose best field
So glad I stumbled across your channel! I'm an internal medicine doctor with a degree in math so I'm definitely interested in wondering how to take my career to another level.
Hi, I’m Epidemiologist from Costa Rica. Than you for share your experience and knowledge. It’s very useful. I want to work more as Data Analyst y will take your recommendations
I was this video through my college class at Bryan University. if you didn't know your famous :) These videos are amazing! You speak my language!
Awesome! Glad to know my videos are useful!
Thank you for the transparency and thoroughness!
I have MPH in epidemiology from another country and pursue my career in data analysis and data science (ML). and thinking about MS in data science or MS in epidemiology. What certificate do you recommend me to get while I am on maternity leave and don’t have much time to learn. I also would like to get a fellowship in PH but it’s kind of competitive… so I start feeling overwhelmed and need help… bc I am a migrant and struggling with all options and opportunities which might be not for me.. 😢
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This is a very helpful video. Thank you for explaining it so clearly.
This is a great help - thanks!
Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge, looking forward for more informative videos like this.
Great roadmap! Looking forward for more videos🎉
What a great channel. Thanks for sharing! 🎉
How do you recommend current healthcare providers transition to data analytics/informatics? Is a formal degree a must?
I think as long as you have a 4 year college degree, you should be fine. If you are already a healthcare provider, then that will give you a strong resume. Just need to learn the technical skills and you should be good to go.
Fabulous video.
Can you please make a video about the affect AI might have on it in the future.
Thank you!
Josh you are a badass and an immense inspiration. Thank you for this!
Glad you liked it!
Great information. Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
I have a degree in Nutrition Health Science. Do you think learning and getting the Google data analytics certificate is worth it? Will my degree with the certificate help me get a job in healthcare data analytics (obviously have various projects as well to show experience)?
Thank you so much for this!! Do you have to do alot of presentations as a healthcare data analyst?
Fairly often yes, but 99% of the time my presentations are more like showing people things I've built in Tableau. And usually it's with a small group of people, and I'm meeting with them remotely.
Hi Josh, I’m forever grateful I came across your channel. I’m a newly graduated nurse who has realized I don’t want to work in the nursing field, especially the clinical side it affects my mental health. Do you believe I need to get some experience as a nurse first in order to be able to get into this field? Or will a strong portfolio be sufficient? I really feel like I’ve found my path here. Thank you again for all you do!
Hello! I don't think you need to necessarily get experience as a nurse first to get a job as a data analyst.
I would say focus on building the technical skills (SQL, Data Viz). As you mentioned, build a portfolio.
And also leverage your network. You probably know some people from your nursing program that know folks working with data in healthcare. Maybe see if they could introduce you.
Please share health care data analysis courses provided platform s.I expect you, thank you.
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Thank you so much for making this! Extremely helpful.
Hi Josh, I'm very lucky by coming across your videos, co's am currently a RGN nursing student but am not comfortable with the clinicals aspect, please I wanted to know if it's advisable for me to dive into this data analysis while taking my nursing course?
It certainly could help. Knowledge of data and analytics is huge in healthcare, so if you are able to study it while doing nursing, it will make you much stronger in your career, whether you decide to stick with nursing, or if you decide to become a data analyst.
Hi public health professionals and works most my life in project management indifferent NGO, I am very interested to be data analysts in public health...do you suggest me?
Thanks Josh. Ur videos are inspiring. I would love to take the full course but i am having financial constrain. Can i get financial aid. I already got training in mysql, powerbi and excel. I want to work with healthcare data
How to get hired without a degree? Already know Sql,tableau,powerbi,Excel. But all job post ask for Bachelors,MAsters, Experience . Any help on that? Or where to find Entry Level positions as Data analyst or what ever other name they have for data analysts? Thanks.
It's going to be tricky without a degree. But you could look for positions like Jr Data Analyst to start with.
You could also try starting by working in data entry (like data abstraction positions for example), where you pull data out of patient charts, and enter them into researach databases. This would give you some domain knowledge, and might serve as a good stepping stone into data analytics in healtchare. I actually did this before I moved into data analytics.
You could also try to get work on places like upwork.com to see if you could get paid for your technical skills, and build up some early experience that you could put on your resume.
Other than that though, it will be a challenge to get into this field without some sort of degree. Have you considered persuing this? It can be expensive, but if you earn an in-demand degree like computer science, for example, the investment is definitely worth it.
Thank you
Sure thing!
Thank you for putting out such valuable content as it is much needed for aspiring healthcare data analyst. I have one question since i am currently medical coder which domain would be best in healthcare to work as data analyst
As far as domains go within healthcare, I can only really speak to working with clinical data in a hospital or clinic. I do a lot of work improving patient safety and quality of care, and I find the work really rewarding.
The other domain I have worked in is for a hospital association. Where you still work with hospital and clinical data, but at a state level.
The other domains, I'm not well versed in. But If you like the finance side of things, you might consider working at insurance companies with claims data.
If you like stats and math, you might consider data science in healthcare, or being a research data analyst.
Thank you for your videos!! I always look forward to them!!
I’m currently a CNA in a birth center and have experience with Epic documentation. With that said, I’m highly interested in data relating to patient safety and quality improvement. Additionally, I will start an 18- month computer science masters program in July this year. I often look at our internal job openings and I would see some data analyst positions opened. I even thought of emailing the direct managers for those roles for guidance on how to be a data analyst. What would be an appropriate dialogue?
Secondly, given that I am working in a hospital already and will start a masters computer science program, when would it be an appropriate time to start applying? Would it be possible to land a job before graduation (2025)? Lastly, what are some pointers that you could share with the path that I am heading?
Hello! Glad youre enjoying the channel. I have a couple thoughts
First, it's great that you have some clinical experience already and that you're looking at internal data analyst positions. I think applying internally is going to be an easier route because, as you mentioned, you have more direct access to managers. Your cs degree is also going to look very impressive on your resume.
Id say the best time to start applying is once you have the experience in sql and Tableau, and can build a portfolio of at least 3 items. Then you also have to consider how much time you can balance between school and work.
If you can do a part time job as a data analyst while going to school for computer science, you could probably move into a more advanced role when you graduate like Sr. Data analyst or data scientist.
When reaching out to managers, you could just tell them that you're interested in a career in data, mention that you're going to get a cs degree, and that you're hoping to learn more about the work the data analysts do. Then ask them if you could have a meeting with them to ask them some questions. Then if it feels right, tell them you noticed the position and plan to apply.
Even if you don't get the job, making yourself known to the hiring managers will be a good first step, and will help them keep you in mind for future positions.
@@DataWizardry Thank you, Josh! Those are all really encouraging and helpful tips. I can't thank you enough!
I'm BCA student,hw to join health care data analytics.
What do you think about SAS? Isn't it a software that can combine Tableau and SQL features?
I would say SAS is sort of like Python or R. It's a coding software that you can use to do a lot of different things like statistical analysis, data querying, and data visualization.
That said, I've only used it at one place out of the several jobs I've worked. It's a pretty expensive tool, and Python (which is free) can pretty much do everything SAS can. So the one place I worked at that was using it started phasing it out I'm favor of python.
Thank you for this. You've created a unique and informative channel. I'm curious how difficult it is get get a job as a healthcare analyst these days? What is the interview process like? I just moved to the US from Australia and haven't applied to much yet as I wasn't sure what roles to pursue. I have probably 4 years total in healthcare IT as a systems analyst. I have some EPIC, Cerner, and revenue cycle experience.
Those are excellent qualifications!
Right now, the process is a little tricky to land an interview if you don't already know somebody in the business. Some hospitals are cutting back on hiring right now, including mine. So networking can be really helpful here.
But in general, the interview process is like this:
1. Talk to recruiter over phone for basic screening
2. Talk to hiring manger for basic phone interview
3. Invited to speak with the team, usually there will be a behavioral interview, and a technical interview
4. The technical interview usually consits of SQL questions. Sometimes they ask you to demonstrate yor knowledge of a Data viz tool as well, like Tableau, or PowerBI
5.You might even be asked to meet with Adminstrators, or Service Line leaders in a seperate interview.
@@DataWizardry Thank you for the detailed answer. It really helps to know the process. I haven't interviewed in the US in over a decade. Is the market down all over? I've been looking at Seattle as I have relatives there.
Many thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone. I'm looking at getting into Health Data Science via a masters degree, do you think this is ill-advised and I should try get an analytics job first or should this pathway be okay?
Healthcare coding concepts please make a video about them
Great idea! Will definitely be doing one of these in the future!
New sub here...this was very informative
Glad you liked the video! Welcome to the channel!
Thanks
I’m not an RN but have a background in healthcare, ER nurse assistance. Im a legal intake analyst now but it’s not data driven. Do you think it’s still worthier for me to get into health informatics?
I am a medical assistant, I am finishing up the Google Data Course and pursuing a career as a Health care Analysts, I have a scholarship for a full ride to ASU should I pursue a degree Health or data science?
Congrats on your scholarship! My advice: since you are a medical assistant, you already have some healthcare knowledge, so if I were you, I'd focus on developing the technical skills.
Data science can be great for that, but I would recommend also learning SQL, and a data viz tool like Tableau while you're learning Data science. That way, when you're done with school, you will have a really strong resume!
Do you recommend tableau or power BI for health care job opportunities?
I'd say, you're fine either way. Both are similar enough that once you learn one, the other one is pretty easy to get the hang of.
Though I personally like Tableau more because I find it easier to use.
@@DataWizardry once I finish my power BI certification I'll start digging into your SQL with healthcare data videos.
Hey Josh, Thank you for this great information, I'm a pharmacist , Can i work in health care data analysis remotly ( online) ?
Hi @hadimordaa4290
It depends on the company. Ever since covid, I am seeing a lot more data analysts that are working remotely exclusively.
Personally, I am 100% remote, myself.
hi for 9 years i worked as a IP DRG coder and now i am working as a Subject matter expert in grooming my associates to get the best Quality(Less DRG Errors, Raising Appropriate Query, Educating them on spot) now I am interested in Data analytics and started to attend a 9 month course to get educated in SQL, Tableau, Python, Excel, Power BI and Statistics
My Question is what type of job opportunity i can expect or focus to enter the healthcare industry, right now i am working from an Office which bores me to the core. I am a Certified RN with CPC certification from AAPC
Hi Paul,
There's a lot of flexibility in what you could do with your skillset. You could become a data analyst/business analyst, and your skills would be a great match for working with claims data or quality improvement data. Also, If your stats and python is good, you could try pursuing data science in healthcare (though I've found this is a little harder to get into). You could even consider maybe becoming a healthcare quality consultant.
These jobs are all mainly office work though, so just something to keep in mind.
Do you think that it is possible for a Lpn to get into health tech with coding knowledge?
Sure! As long as you learn the hard skills: SQL, data viz, etc. Which might take a few months of learning if you're starting from the beginning.
The fact that you work in healthcare means you have a networking advantage. You can leverage that network to meet people in the analytics space, and try and get a position through them.
You could also try applying internally to entry level data analyst roles, then move up to senior once you get a year or two of experience.
I’m a nontraditional student, about to graduate with my bachelors in psychology, but I have been working as a medical coder for three years for a large hospital system.
I’m considering pivoting to healthcare data analytics.
Do you think the specialized masters degrees in healthcare data analytics are worth it? Or would you recommend a more general MPH?
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Community Health. I am in the process in enrolling into BOTH a Master's in Data Analytics and a Master's in Public Health.
@@Michael-gs8og Dang, that's awesome, best of luck! I was also considering a MPH in Epi.
My advice is to try your luck first networking, and applying for data anlytics jobs.
While Masters degrees are great in helping you land a job later, they're also very expensive (if your work doesn't provide tuition assistance). Mine cost $70k.
If you do pursue a masters degree though, I'd recommend anything involving data and some stats. MPH with epidemology, Masters of Analytics, Masters of Health Informatics are all good options.
Also, if you do a Masters, it's a bonus if you can do graduate level research during the program. It helps build more experience on your resume, especially if they have you use stats packages in R python, etc.
@@DataWizardry Thank you, I really appreciate the advice! I'm hoping having medical coding experience will be helpful.
I'm also completing a second medical coding cert in a few months for risk adjustment which I think could lend itself to data analytics.
@welcomecataclysm can i ask about the certificate or course you took to learn medical coding? Is CPC a must to find a job?
Is this useful for NHS in the UK
Sorry for the late reply. But there will definitely be some overlap.
Excel, Tableau/powerBI, SQl definitely relevant
Coding concepts like ICD10 definitely relevant because these are international standards.
I'm not sure about the English EMR systems, but Im guessing maybe theres somwthing similiar to what we have in the us (Epic, Cerner).
To get practice working with that type of data, I have a tutorial on SQL that gives you mock healthcare data much like it would appear in an EMR database.
Would you recommend certs or getting a bachelor's degree? Thanks😊
Hi Quarshella! Given the choice between the two, I would recommend a bachelor's degree if you are able.
It will dramatically increase your success in landing a job. This is because most positions will require a Bachelor's. Certs are nice, but I believe that they are better for skill-building, versus the value they bring to a resume.
Is this viable side hustle as a doctor?
I think it depends on what side-hustle means in this context.
I have seen doctors who have combined their tech skills with their medical practice. So for example, doctors who have incorporated SQL to pull the data they need out of a database to assist in a research project, or QI work.
There are also a fair number of doctors at my hospital that can build data-viz reports in Epic tools like Slicer Dicer (A sort of on-demand report-builder that makes it easier for people to come up with patient/surgery volumes).
Becoming a C-Suite type person in the technical space (like Chief Technology Officer, Chief Informatics Officer) is also a viable path.
But if by side hustle, you mean working as a doctor some days, and working seperately in a different job as a data analyst other days, I'm sure that's do-able.
My only concern would be the potential pay differences. If you were trained in a highly specialized area like surgery, neurology, etc. You're apt to make a lot more doing that than being a data analyst. But if money isn't an issue, then it's a completely viable side hustle!
What is a data entry clerk? Is it the same as data entry?
Data entry clerk is basically where you mostly do data entry. In healthcare, they often have a special term called Data Abstractor. This is what I did before becoming a data analyst; you go into a patient's medical chart (usually a specific type of patient like cancer patients, surgery patients, etc.), document what surgery they had, what medications they took, complications ,if the doctors did the things they were supposed to like giving a patient antibiotics before surgery. All that info is entered into registries which are tracked by researchers, administrators, and the doctors themselves to see where they can improve patient care.
Sir for SQL query practice which platform to chose
Leetcode vs hackerrank vs stratascratch vs data lemur ??
I'd say, as long as they're free, and it is building your sql skills, then it's good. Personally, I use codwars.com
just out of curiousity: what is your mbti personality type or the mbti type found most often in these sort of positions?
I wouldn't worry too much about personality type. I've met lots of people with lots of different personalities in data analytics.
As long as you have a passion for data, are good with details, and are eager to learn new things, I think those qualities make a good data analyst.
How does someone with a degree in healthcare get the certifications ?
Depends on what certifications you want to persue. In general, I would say certifications are nice for building knowledge, but the projects that you can develop and put on your resume and portfolio as a result of that knowledge will usually be more valuable than the certificate itself.
If you decide to persue a certification program, I would recommend one that develops your knowledge of SQL, and a data viz platform like Tableau, and there's a lot out there with little to no prerequisites. But I don't know of any that are healthcare focused.
That said, I'm building one! So check out this link if you would like to learn more!
datawizardry.academy/p/clinical_analytics_accelerator
If I have a background as a health insurance agent would this be something that would stand out on my resume to recruiters? I have a non technical bachelors degree, several years of health insurance experience, and currently learning sql, excel, R, and tableau (self learning & taking a course)
Hi @prettyp456
Yes, absolutely. If you are willing to stay in the health insurance industry, you might even try applying internally when they have an open position for a data analyst.
Also, seeing if your insurance company has any sort of mentor program in the analytics department where someone could show you the ropes.
Your background here would also be a good networking oppotunity, because you probably have coworkers that know someone that works with data. So maybe ask around and see if they have reccomendations for how you could make a lateral move within your company.
I think that would be the quickest way in.
Hey! Just following up. How did you work for you as I am planning on doing this
Hi Josh, I have Masters in Computer science engineering. But I am interested in health care informatics. I have to do another Masters in health informatics or any certification or Bachelors?
I think you should be good with your masters in computer science.
Next step would be to make sure you are comfortable using SQL, Tableau/PowerBI. Work on some projects to build a portfolio.
Then try to network. You can do that by reaching out to recruiters on linkedin, or chat with your LinkedIn colleagues that you know that work in analytics (or maybe they know someone else that would be willing to talk to you.)
Is the online course applicable or available to people outside the US?
Thanks for the very informative videos.
Hi @iamabet23, yes, my online course will be available to people outside the US. Here's a link to the mailing list, if you would like to be kept updated!
datawizardry.academy/p/clinical_analytics_accelerator
@@DataWizardry Thanks Josh! Already signed up for the waiting list.
Hey josh...i am doing physiotherapy...i would love to pursue degree in healthcare data analytics after bpt...can i do HealthCare data analytics after bpt.? Scope in job?
Sure, I think as long as you have a bachelor's in something, it will satisfy one of the basic requirements that a lot of data analyst positions have. It might be even seen more favorably by recruiters since it's in a healthcare subject.
You would just need to know SQL, Excel, and a data viz tool. And build up a portfolio of projects before you're ready.
I am a student of English literature. Can I be a data analyst in healthcare sector?
Yh you just gotta learn the skills and do some projects
hey, I am a graduate biomedical Informatics student. I would love to pursue my career as a clinical/healthcare analyst so can you cover or suggest any certification programs recognized by healthcare recruiters. I see a lot of EHR related in the job description but I don't know where to start because There is no exposure to practical working on EHR it was all theory when I read in my coursework. Why do all entry-level jobs say entry-level but ask for the hell of experience?
Unfortunately, the EHR certs like Epic you have to get through work. Only a healthcare organization or consulting firm can sponsor you for the training. Which is why it can be tricky to land the first job.
There's definitely data analyst jobs in healthcare though where the pre-existing EHR experience isn't required.
To get to those jobs, I think your best option is to leverage your network. If you're a graduate in biomedical informatics, are there people you know in the program that you have met? Try reaching out to them and connecting with them on linkedin. Especially your teachers. They probably know people they can get you in touch with that work with data at hospitals.
As far as certs go besides EHR certs, a good free one is IHI open school (need a .edu account).
I'm also working on building one in healthcare analytics! www.datawizardry.academy/p/clinical_analytics_accelerator
I am following you for a year and given 35 data analyst interviews and getting rejected for 90 days of notice period as 3 offers kindly connect with me for guidance
hii i'm from India , really loves your video its very informative . i have learned python, SQL, tableau and Power Bi but still struggling to land my first job. just wanted to know if i apply jobs remotely for healthcare data analyst , Do you think i'll get a job ?
Its hard to say without knowing too much about your background. But I would say, if you're struggling, maybe give networking a try.
Networking helped me land my first role when i was struggling.
Hello sir... Im a Homoeopathic doctor. My name is Midhun. I have complted BHMS AND MD. I love statistics and data analysis. I use only excel for it. But i want to learn and become a data analyst. Please help me for this.
@drmidhunjose321, I think a good first step is to learn SQL. I have a tutorial for this that might be useful: ua-cam.com/video/ef4CAu-OwvM/v-deo.html
Am a Indian.. i did my undergraduate in Microbiology current i do a certificate course a boot camp in Master in Data Science... what can i do further to become a healthcare analyst
What do you think about Health Informatics?
Great question,
It's definitely beneficial if you know these things. But i am actually not as knowledgable about the informatics side of things like HL7 standards, etc.
I'd recommend starting with the main tools like SQL, Tableau/PowerBi, Excel. Then start acquiring the healthcare domain knowledge, like patient quality, patient safety (the ihi has great resources online about this)
Then once youve learned that, maybe start learning the informatics side of things.
Hey josh! I am from India, and I am currently studying a BSc in Actuarial Science. I want to go into healthcare data analytics, but I want to complete my master's before going for a job. But I can't decide which subject or college I should choose. Can you help me with that?
Hi Mohammed, I'd say any college that teaches healthcare informatics or computer science would be good.
That being said, actuarial sciences is already an excellent field of study because you are learning a lot of math and statistical concepts.
You could probably land a job with your BSc, and potentially not even need a masters, which can get expensive!
Hello Josh. Can you suggest healthcare related jobs for economists? I am studying Finance and accountat and I'm okay with Excel but I am so distant from programming. Should I force myself into computer science?
Hi PMate001. I would think that Economics is a good verstaile degree in that it is very quantitative. In addition to clinical analytics in the patient safety quality of care space, you might also try applying to insurance companies, or working on the business side of things in a hospital.
Also, have you considered being an actuary? Lots of tests you have to take, but if you are good with stats, that could be a lucarative path as well.
Data science in any healthcare field might also be a good path as well.
@@DataWizardry Yes, I have considered becoming an actuary once I extended my studies some insurance knowledge. As far as I can see I will spend my intership at a department of economy of a hospital. If they require my to learn sql for a role, I am willing to do, but until then I would rather no
@@DataWizardry Can you please do a video about a comparison between data analyst and data scientist in aspects of health care?
I am a Nurse I know how to analyze data using SQL, EXCEL SPSS AND POWER BI.
Currently learning Python.
I want an internship program.
Please do you have any internship program on healthcare data analysis??
Please i need to connect with you
This is a great help - thank you