Flite Cathy A, Foster Susan, Houser Shannon H, Hunt Thomas J, Kinnerson Lakesha, Morey Angela, Peterson Jennifer, Pope Roberta Darnez
Perspect Health Inf Manag. 2024 Jun 1;21(2):1c. eCollection 2024 Summer.
Healthcare organizations rely on skilled health data professionals to enhance organizational effectiveness and patient care. This study analyzes recent job postings to identify the prevalent skills, competencies, and technical skills that healthcare organizations are looking for when hiring health data professionals. A content analysis of 34 unique job postings provides key insights into the skill sets and knowledge necessary to fulfill these roles. The findings revealed a diverse range of skills, including analytics, SQL proficiency, business acumen, data visualization, and essential soft skills such as problem solving, interpersonal communication, and project management. Additionally, the education requirements indicate a need for bachelor's degrees or higher for these positions. These findings serve as a valuable resource for both educators and employers in guiding curriculum development and refining hiring practices.
医疗保健机构依靠技术娴熟的健康数据专业人员来提高组织效率和患者护理水平。本研究分析了近期的招聘信息，以确定医疗保健机构在招聘健康数据专业人员时所寻求的普遍技能、能力和技术技能。对34份独特招聘信息的内容分析为履行这些职责所需的技能组合和知识提供了关键见解。研究结果揭示了一系列多样的技能，包括分析能力、SQL熟练程度、商业头脑、数据可视化，以及诸如解决问题、人际沟通和项目管理等重要软技能。此外，教育要求表明这些职位需要学士学位或更高学历。这些研究结果对教育工作者和雇主在指导课程开发和完善招聘实践方面都是宝贵的资源。
