Data Analyst I Healthcare Analytics

Centene Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a data analyst to transform extensive healthcare datasets into actionable insights that support cost reduction and improved clinical outcomes. You will collaborate with stakeholders to identify value, deliver analyses, and drive data-informed decisions across the organization.

The role requires a strong foundation in data management, SQL, and basic programming in Python or R, with experience in BI visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, statistics, mathematics, actuarial science, public health, health informatics, healthcare administration, finance or related field or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in working with large databases, data verification, and data management.
• Working knowledge of SQL/query languages.
• Preferred knowledge of Python and R.
• Preferred knowledge of modern business intelligence and visualization tools.
• Experience with emerging trend analysis, financial modeling, claims pricing, contract/network analysis, and/or ROI evaluation.
• Familiarity with claims payment, utilization management, provider/vendor contracts, risk adjustment for government sponsored healthcare desired.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze data from multiple sources including healthcare provider, member/patient, and third-party data.
• Support execution of large-scale projects with limited direction from leadership.
• Identify and perform root-cause analysis of data irregularities and present findings and proposed solutions to leadership and/or customer.
• Manage multiple, variable tasks and data review processes under direct supervision within targeted timelines.
• Support the design, testing, and implementation of process enhancements and identify opportunities for automation.
• Support multiple functions and levels of the organization and effectively, both verbally and visually, communicate findings and insights to non-technical business partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

BI tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

_ Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT. _

Position Purpose: Analyze integrated and extensive datasets to extract value, which directly impacts and influences business decisions. Work collaboratively with key business stakeholders to identify areas of value, develop solutions, and deliver insights to reduce overall cost of care for members and improve their clinical outcomes.

• Interpret and analyze data from multiple sources including healthcare provider, member/patient, and third-party data
• Support execution of large-scale projects with limited direction from leadership
• Identify and perform root-cause analysis of data irregularities and present findings and proposed solutions to leadership and/or customer
• Manage multiple, variable tasks and data review processes under direct supervision within targeted timelines
• Support the design, testing, and implementation of process enhancements and identify opportunities for automation
• Support multiple functions and levels of the organization and effectively, both verbally and visually, communicate findings and insights to non-technical business partners
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, statistics, mathematics, actuarial science, public health, health informatics, healthcare administration, finance or related field or equivalent experience. 0-2 years of experience in working with large databases, data verification, and data management. Working knowledge of SQL/query languages. Preferred knowledge of programmatic coding languages such as Python and R. Knowledge of statistical, analytical, or data mining techniques including basic data modeling, trend analysis, and root-cause analysis preferred. Preferred knowledge of modern business intelligence and visualization tools. Experience with emerging trend analysis, financial modeling, claims pricing, contract/network analysis, and/or ROI evaluation. Familiarity with claims payment, utilization management, provider/vendor contracts, risk adjustment for government sponsored healthcare desired.

_ By applying to this requisition, you acknowledge and understand that you may be considered for other job opportunities for which Centene believes you may be qualified. _

Pay Range: $56,200.00 - $101,000.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act