Job Description Summary
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina that provides healthcare to patients within the rural health network throughout the state of South Carolina.
The Data Engineer III (Visualization & Applications) serves as the frontend data storytelling expert and application developer for our rapidly growing network. Working in tandem with our backend Data Engineering team, this role focuses on speed-to-insight, translating complex clinical and financial datasets into actionable intelligence. You will navigate the frontend data lifecycle, from designing executive-level Power BI dashboards to rolling out custom Power Apps that drive workflow optimization and change management across the enterprise.
The Healthcare Data Engineer III serves as a primary technical architect and strategic partner to the Director of Operational Performance. In this role, you will function as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on data architecture, bridging the gap between complex backend systems and actionable business intelligence. This is a dynamic, high-impact position designed for a problem-solver who is eager to move beyond simple reporting and into predictive analytics and statistical modeling. You will navigate the full data lifecycle from engineering robust data pipelines in Microsoft Fabric to designing executive-level dashboards that drive decision-making across the enterprise.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC004512 MCP - Administration
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-00
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Under general supervision, this individual performs advanced data engineering, analytics, and reporting functions. The Healthcare Data Engineer is responsible for the integrity, accessibility, and usability of data within the MCP network.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Operational Performance, you will collaborate with leadership to transform raw data into meaningful insights. You will be responsible for understanding where data lives, the native capabilities of source systems (such as Epic), and how to leverage external tools to build scalable solutions. This role requires high adaptability, as you will pivot between foundational data engineering, ad-hoc financial analysis, and sophisticated modeling projects depending on business needs.
Iterative Data Storytelling & Dashboards: Design, build, and maintain automated executive dashboards and Physician Score Cards utilizing advanced DAX and Power BI visualization best practices. Focus heavily on iterative storytelling, continuously refining visual solutions based on end-user feedback to ensure insights remain actionable and highly relevant.
Full-Cycle Development & Collaboration: Partner directly with the backend care team member from the inception of a request to ensure the data architecture supports frontend operational needs. Manage the full product lifecycle through to successful rollout and ongoing day-to-day maintenance.
End-User Education & Scalable Adoption: Actively educate, train, and collaborate with operational and clinical end-users at scale. Gather continuous feedback to iteratively improve the user experience and ensure the tools are solving the right problems.
Application Development & Change Management: Design, deploy, and manage custom Power Apps to automate operational workflows, acting as the primary change agent to ensure successful adoption.
Executive Reporting & QBRs: Manage and iterate upon the enterprise-wide Quarterly Business Review (QBR) framework, developing high-impact presentations utilized by executive leadership to engage Market C-Suites.
Ad-Hoc Problem Solving: Serve as the rapid-response engineer for specialized data deep-dives, synthesizing complex data into simplified, comprehensible formats for operational leaders.
Must be able to work and collaborate effectively with teams across the MUSC Health System.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree Required with 8-10 years’ experience in healthcare analytics or analytics in healthcare adjacent industry. Experience with EHR-based reporting preferred, Epic experience preferred.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:
Required:
- Certification and/or expressed proficiency or master of DAX language
- History of mastery in PowerBI / Tableau / Data Visualization
- History of Healthcare Ad Hoc reporting mastery
Preferred Skills / Certifications:
- Certification and/or expressed proficiency or master of SQL language
- Microsoft Fabric
- Power Automate
- Statistical Modeling
- Epic Certification or Proficiency in: Clarity, Caboodle, Cogito and Resolute PB - Preferred
- Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Additional Job Description
Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
- Paid time off and extended sick leave.
- Paid Parental Leave
- Disability insurance plan options
- Continuous professional and clinical training
- Competitive pay
- Annual Merit Increase
- Wellbeing resources
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee perks and discounts
- Employee referral program
- Flexible schedule options
- Certification incentive program
Physical Requirements
•Ability to perform job functions while standing andsitting.Ability to perform job functions while walking and climb stairs. Ability to work from elevated areas. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend and twist at the waist. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.Ability to reach overhead.Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.Ability to reach in all directions.Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force are needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force are required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.Ability to match or discriminate between colors.Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.Ability to work rotating shifts.Ability to work overtime as required.Ability to work in a latex safe environment.Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.* *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.* *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.