Data Analyst II Healthcare Analytics

Centene Corporation; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 55,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Data Analyst II to analyze extensive datasets, influencing business decisions and improving clinical outcomes. The role offers remote flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay and health insurance.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K

Stock Purchase Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with large databases and data management.
• Healthcare analytics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze integrated datasets to influence business decisions.
• Support execution of large-scale projects with limited direction.
• Communicate data-driven insights to stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Data Analysis

Data Mining

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in economics

Bachelor’s degree in statistics

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science

Bachelor’s degree in public health

Bachelor’s degree in health informatics

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Tools

Business Intelligence Tools

Statistical Techniques

Job description

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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.

Applicants for the job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the United States, with a preference for candidates in St. Louis, Philadelphia, Detroit, or Tampa.

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 customers.
• Manage multiple, variable tasks and data review processes with limited supervision within targeted timelines.
• Support the design, testing, and implementation of process enhancements and identify opportunities for automation.
• Apply expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and the presentation of data to see beyond the numbers and understand how customers interact with analytic products.
• Support multiple functions and levels of the organization and effectively communicate findings and insights to non-technical business partners.
• Engage independently with customers and business partners to gather requirements and validate results.
• Communicate and present data-driven insights and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders, soliciting and incorporating feedback when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

This role will require the applicant to use advanced analytics and apply statistical rigor to member and claims data to evaluate the impact of internal clinical programs, external vendor engagements, and health services research to derive data-driven insights of these initiatives on healthcare spending, healthcare utilization, and clinical outcomes.

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. 2+ years of experience working with large databases, data verification, and data management, or 1+ years IT experience. Healthcare analytics experience preferred. 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.

Pay Range $55,100.00 - $99,000.00 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, and 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. Total compensation may also include additional incentives.

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.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care
• Insurance