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Data Analytics Engineer jobs are among the more OPT-friendly roles in tech, employers regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this position, and the role's direct tie to a quantitative degree field makes it a strong fit for OPT STEM extension eligibility, giving you up to three years of authorized work.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description Summary:
This position supports the System-wide Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI), chart corrections, duplicate merges, overlays, and other Data Integrity Analyst functions for all OhioHealth entities on Epic (Care Connect). In addition, this position may support all EMPI functions related to Community Connect entities. These tasks require effective critical thinking skills to analyze regulatory requirements, state, and federal laws, including Joint Commission, the 21st Century Cures Act and HIPAA. The Data Integrity Analyst must apply this knowledge when evaluating and working multiple in baskets and interface error queues requiring deductive reasoning for the purpose of ensuring accurate documentation in the patient’s EHR. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The position also requires working independently with little to no supervision. Data abstraction and computer skills are essential to this role along with excellent customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail are necessary to perform this role successfully. This associate must also be able to perform other duties as assigned by the HIM Directors, HIM Operations Manager or Supervisor.
Responsibilities And Duties:
40%
- Assists with various functions in Data Integrity/EMPI to include, but not limited to duplicate merges, chart corrections and overlays as assigned.
- Troubleshoots data integrity issues by ensuring each patient has one medical record number, including performing necessary changes in all Ohio Health systems as needed.
- Monitors overlay reports and potential duplicate patient work queues, researches and performs maintenance required to validate patient identity utilizing established department guidelines / processes in addition to personal discretion and judgement.
- Monitors assigned chart correction cases (document corrections, amendment requests, etc.) or tasks on a routine basis and follows up with all members assigned within the case to ensure timely resolution.
- Utilize internal and external resources as needed to aid in the necessary research to resolve duplicates, overlays, and other chart correction issues. Utilize various applications and validate documents such as clinical and registration notes, physician orders, prescriptions, medications, and other data fields/resources.
- Search for and analyze demographic and clinical data applying critical thinking skills to discern correct patient information in accordance with established processes and procedures.
40%
- Uses logic and reasoning to identify corrective measures, approaches to solving problems, and alternate solutions, as necessary.
- Notify all downstream systems/departments and/or support staff external to department of data integrity or medical record number (MRN) changes in a timely fashion to keep systems synchronized.
- Reviews and processes inbound messages or tasks into the Ohio Health electronic medical record for patient care coordination, privacy/security, and integrity of the patient’s protected health information.
- Responds to questions from external facilities/practices regarding the operation and support of our health information exchange (HIE) and completes processes and tasks related to the HIE.
- Manage multiple critical tasks and assignments simultaneously with speed and accuracy while under pressure.
- Maintains positive behavior and adapts to a changing environment.
10%
- Understand and present complex information and respond to questions about patient chart/data integrity issues from all departments across the organization.
- Work both independently and collaboratively with others in a professional manner within and externally to the department with minimal supervision / guidance.
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development by completing training/recertification designed to maintain and increase job knowledge.
10%
- May be required to provide afterhours/on-call support for urgent requests and coverage.
- Attends meetings as required.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree
RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association, RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association
Additional Job Description:
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Data Integrity/EMPI Data Experience of 2 years or greater.
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
IT Community Connect
Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
Remote Work Disclaimer:
Positions marked as remote are only eligible for work from Ohio.
We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description Summary:
This position supports the System-wide Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI), chart corrections, duplicate merges, overlays, and other Data Integrity Analyst functions for all OhioHealth entities on Epic (Care Connect). In addition, this position may support all EMPI functions related to Community Connect entities. These tasks require effective critical thinking skills to analyze regulatory requirements, state, and federal laws, including Joint Commission, the 21st Century Cures Act and HIPAA. The Data Integrity Analyst must apply this knowledge when evaluating and working multiple in baskets and interface error queues requiring deductive reasoning for the purpose of ensuring accurate documentation in the patient’s EHR. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The position also requires working independently with little to no supervision. Data abstraction and computer skills are essential to this role along with excellent customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail are necessary to perform this role successfully. This associate must also be able to perform other duties as assigned by the HIM Directors, HIM Operations Manager or Supervisor.
Responsibilities And Duties:
40%
- Assists with various functions in Data Integrity/EMPI to include, but not limited to duplicate merges, chart corrections and overlays as assigned.
- Troubleshoots data integrity issues by ensuring each patient has one medical record number, including performing necessary changes in all Ohio Health systems as needed.
- Monitors overlay reports and potential duplicate patient work queues, researches and performs maintenance required to validate patient identity utilizing established department guidelines / processes in addition to personal discretion and judgement.
- Monitors assigned chart correction cases (document corrections, amendment requests, etc.) or tasks on a routine basis and follows up with all members assigned within the case to ensure timely resolution.
- Utilize internal and external resources as needed to aid in the necessary research to resolve duplicates, overlays, and other chart correction issues. Utilize various applications and validate documents such as clinical and registration notes, physician orders, prescriptions, medications, and other data fields/resources.
- Search for and analyze demographic and clinical data applying critical thinking skills to discern correct patient information in accordance with established processes and procedures.
40%
- Uses logic and reasoning to identify corrective measures, approaches to solving problems, and alternate solutions, as necessary.
- Notify all downstream systems/departments and/or support staff external to department of data integrity or medical record number (MRN) changes in a timely fashion to keep systems synchronized.
- Reviews and processes inbound messages or tasks into the Ohio Health electronic medical record for patient care coordination, privacy/security, and integrity of the patient’s protected health information.
- Responds to questions from external facilities/practices regarding the operation and support of our health information exchange (HIE) and completes processes and tasks related to the HIE.
- Manage multiple critical tasks and assignments simultaneously with speed and accuracy while under pressure.
- Maintains positive behavior and adapts to a changing environment.
10%
- Understand and present complex information and respond to questions about patient chart/data integrity issues from all departments across the organization.
- Work both independently and collaboratively with others in a professional manner within and externally to the department with minimal supervision / guidance.
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development by completing training/recertification designed to maintain and increase job knowledge.
10%
- May be required to provide afterhours/on-call support for urgent requests and coverage.
- Attends meetings as required.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree
RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator - American Health Information Management Association, RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician - American Health Information Management Association
Additional Job Description:
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Data Integrity/EMPI Data Experience of 2 years or greater.
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
IT Community Connect
Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
Remote Work Disclaimer:
Positions marked as remote are only eligible for work from Ohio.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Data Analytics Engineer
Lead with your tech stack, not your visa status
Employers screening for Data Analytics Engineers look for SQL, dbt, Spark, and cloud platforms first. Front-loading your technical skills in your resume and outreach shifts the conversation to your value before visa logistics come up.
Target companies with established data engineering teams
Organizations with dedicated data infrastructure teams already have immigration counsel and H-1B sponsorship processes in place. Smaller companies hiring their first analytics engineer often lack the legal infrastructure to sponsor efficiently or at all.
Document the degree-to-role connection clearly
USCIS scrutinizes OPT STEM extension eligibility. Keeping a record of how your daily work, building pipelines, modeling data, running analyses, directly applies your degree in computer science, statistics, or engineering strengthens your DSO reporting and any future H-1B petition.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
Most Data Analytics Engineer roles take four to eight weeks to move from application to offer. Starting your search three to four months before your OPT period begins gives you time to clear interviews without racing against your authorization window.
Highlight end-to-end project ownership in interviews
Interviewers for this role want to see that you can own a data product from ingestion to reporting. Describing projects where you designed the pipeline, modeled the schema, and delivered the dashboard signals seniority that makes sponsorship investment easier to justify.
Ask about sponsorship timeline, not just willingness
Some employers are willing to sponsor but have never done it, which creates delays. Asking whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas before and whether they work with outside immigration counsel tells you whether sponsorship is realistic within your OPT window.
Data Analytics Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Analytics Engineer role qualify for OPT STEM extension?
It depends on your degree field, not just the job title. If your degree is in computer science, information systems, statistics, mathematics, or a related STEM field listed on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your day-to-day work directly applies that degree, the role typically qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your DSO makes the final determination.
How do I find Data Analytics Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles where employers are open to sponsoring F-1 OPT and H-1B candidates, which saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process. Searching by role and filtering for visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have already indicated willingness to sponsor work authorization.
Can I work as a Data Analytics Engineer on OPT before my H-1B is approved?
Yes. OPT authorizes you to work full-time in a role directly related to your degree field. If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you have a timely filed extension or cap-gap coverage, you can continue working through the transition. Your employment authorization does not pause between OPT and H-1B approval.
What degree fields are most relevant for a Data Analytics Engineer OPT position?
Computer science, data science, information systems, statistics, applied mathematics, and industrial engineering are the most common degree fields that align with this role. USCIS evaluates both the job duties and the degree field when assessing H-1B specialty occupation, so roles requiring advanced SQL, distributed systems, or statistical modeling are easier to support with engineering and quantitative degrees.
Do I need to report a Data Analytics Engineer job to my DSO while on OPT?
Yes. All OPT employment must be reported to your DSO within 10 days of starting. You need to provide your employer's name, address, and a brief description of how the role relates to your degree. For STEM OPT extension, your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, and you and your employer need to complete a training plan on Form I-983.