LIS Data Innovations Analyst

About Chartis

Chartis comprises 1,350 professionals who value working for a purpose-driven organization, people who have committed their careers to helping providers, payers, technology innovators, retail companies, and investors create and embrace solutions that reshape healthcare for the better. We work with over 900 clients annually to help make US healthcare more affordable, accessible, safe, and human.

Through our family of brands—Chartis, Jarrard, Greeley, and HealthScape Advisors—we have created a culture that prioritizes respect for our clients, commitment to each other, and unwavering integrity. From physicians, nurses, healthcare executives, and community health leaders to strategists, digital advisors, transactions experts, and healthcare futurists, we bring a diverse set of perspectives to assess healthcare challenges from every angle.

Believing in what we do helps us attract and retain the best and brightest because the work we do every day makes a meaningful impact. This theme of believing in a better way forward is woven into our brand, Believe in better.

Chartis has offices in Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Nashville. Remote work is allowed.

This is a contract position through July 31st 2026. Travel is required one week per month plus during go-live.

The LIS Data Innovation Analyst leverages laboratory information system (LIS) data to drive operational efficiency, clinical quality, financial performance, and digital transformation initiatives within a healthcare or laboratory environment. This role combines healthcare domain expertise, data analytics, and innovation strategy to optimize laboratory workflows, improve patient outcomes, and support enterprise decision-making.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with laboratory data, healthcare analytics, and system integration, and is passionate about transforming raw data into actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analytics & Insights

• Extract, analyze, and interpret LIS data to identify trends in laboratory operations, quality metrics, turnaround times, utilization, and cost performance.

• Develop dashboards and reports using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).

• Perform advanced analyses to support quality improvement, operational optimization, and revenue integrity.

• Translate complex datasets into executive-ready insights and recommendations.

Innovation & Optimization

• Identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI/ML, and predictive analytics within laboratory workflows.

• Support digital transformation initiatives including LIS optimization, middleware integration, and data interoperability.

• Collaborate with IT and clinical leadership to modernize reporting capabilities and decision support tools.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Systems & Integration

• Work with LIS platforms (e.g., Epic Beaker, Cerner Millennium, Sunquest, SCC Soft, Meditech) and ensure data integrity across systems.

• Support integration with EHRs, billing systems, middleware, and enterprise data warehouses.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (CLIA, CAP, HIPAA).

Quality & Compliance

• Monitor and report laboratory KPIs including TAT, specimen rejection rates, test utilization, and quality indicators.

• Support audits and accreditation readiness through accurate data reporting.

• Partner with clinical teams to identify and mitigate risk trends.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with laboratory leadership, pathologists, operations, finance, and IT teams.

• Present findings to executive and clinical stakeholders.

• Act as a liaison between laboratory operations and data engineering/IT teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Epic Beaker or other enterprise LIS platforms.

Hourly range: $70-$80, plus may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The hourly range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, practice area, and other business and organizational needs.

At Chartis, we pride ourselves on having a diverse workforce. We value and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and the different perspectives the provide. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.