Analyst, Value Based Savings-1

MUSC Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Value-based Savings Analyst at Medical University of South Carolina's Population Health Department will lead analytics projects to drive value-based savings, leveraging Epic Cogito and collaborating with operational leadership to implement data-driven solutions.

Responsibilities include acquiring and preparing data, creating clear visualizations, and presenting actionable recommendations to reduce costs in value-based contracts. A bachelor’s degree and analytics experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in descriptive, predictive, or prescriptive analytics is required.
• Experience with claims data and/or electronic health record data is desired; skills in data analysis, data management, and Epic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop business analysis using vendor analytics platforms (e.g., Epic Cogito).
• Read and understand value-based contract components and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Interface with operational leadership to learn challenges in reducing costs for lives in value-based contracts.
• Generate data visualizations that clearly communicate business needs.

Skills

Framing problems

Stakeholder identification

Data preparation

Analytic tools

Actionable insights

Data visualization

Epic Cogito familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Epic Cogito

SQL

SAS

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Value-based Savings Analyst reports to the Executive Director of Value-based Savings in the MUSC Population Health Department. Under general supervision, the Analyst provides expertise in evaluating and resolving complex technical issues and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills to drive value-based savings program results. The Analyst takes a lead role in projects; participates in team and project meetings and provides input on intelligent solutions to improve efficiency. The analyst is able to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner, and able to take direction and support a variety of projects. The Analyst is able to conduct research and educate oneself in unfamiliar areas to gain expertise and assist with various projects. Exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, and results orientation. Must be able to demonstrate skills in framing analytic problems, identifying key stakeholders, acquiring and preparing data, selecting and applying analytic tools, and producing actionable results.

Job Description Summary

The Value-based Savings Analyst reports to the Executive Director of Value-based Savings in the MUSC Population Health Department. Under general supervision, the Analyst provides expertise in evaluating and resolving complex technical issues and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills to drive value-based savings program results. The Analyst takes a lead role in projects; participates in team and project meetings and provides input on intelligent solutions to improve efficiency. The analyst is able to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner, and able to take direction and support a variety of projects. The Analyst is able to conduct research and educate oneself in unfamiliar areas to gain expertise and assist with various projects. Exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, and results orientation. Must be able to demonstrate skills in framing analytic problems, identifying key stakeholders, acquiring and preparing data, selecting and applying analytic tools, and producing actionable results.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005039 SYS - Healthy Planet

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-31

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The Value-based Savings Analyst reports to the Executive Director of Value-based Savings in the MUSC Population Health Department. Under general supervision, the Analyst provides expertise in evaluating and resolving complex technical issues and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills to drive value-based savings program results. The Analyst takes a lead role in projects; participates in team and project meetings and provides input on intelligent solutions to improve efficiency. The analyst is able to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner, and able to take direction and support a variety of projects. The Analyst is able to conduct research and educate oneself in unfamiliar areas to gain expertise and assist with various projects. Exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, and results orientation. Must be able to demonstrate skills in framing analytic problems, identifying key stakeholders, acquiring and preparing data, selecting and applying analytic tools, and producing actionable results.

The Analyst develops business analysis using vendor-supplied analytics platforms - Epic Cogito. End User training must be achieved to perform job duties. Interfaces directly with operational leadership to learn about challenges in reducing costs for lives in Value-Based Contracts. The Analyst has the ability to read and understand value-based contract components. Ability to identify trends, patterns, and insights from data visualization. Ability to generate data visualization that clearly communicates business needs.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Experience in one or more of the three domains of analytics required: descriptive, predictive, or prescriptive.
• Experience with claims data and/or electronic health record data desired. Associated technical skills to include use of analytic tools and data management tools (e.g., SQL, SAS) desired; associated skills in data analysis, data presentation, and best-practice/care-pathway implementation in a major Electronic Medical Record System desired, and Epic preferred.

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.

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