Data Analyst III (Healthcare Analytics)

Centene Corporation; Kentucky; Remote; USD 68,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to transform healthcare through insightful data analysis. In this role, you will analyze extensive datasets to drive business decisions that improve clinical outcomes for millions. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify value areas and develop solutions that reduce care costs. With a focus on quantitative analysis and data mining, you will present findings to both technical and non-technical partners. Enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K Plan

Stock Purchase Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with large databases and data management.
• Knowledge of statistical and analytical techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from multiple sources to inform business decisions.
• Develop and troubleshoot reports using SQL and analytics tools.

Skills

SQL

Data Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

Data Mining

Python

R

Microsoft Excel

Root-Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

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 this job have the flexibility to work remote from home. Candidate must live in Eastern, Central or Mountain Time Zone.

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.

Responsibilities

1. Interpret and analyze data from multiple sources including claims, provider, member, and encounters data. Identify and assess the business impact of trends.
2. Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot complex scripts and reports developed using SQL, Microsoft Excel, or other analytics tools.
3. Contribute to the planning and execution of large-scale projects with limited direction from leadership.
4. Assist in the design, testing, and implementation of process enhancements and identify opportunities for automation.
5. Identify and perform root-cause analysis of data irregularities and present findings and proposed solutions to leadership and/or customers.
6. Manage multiple, variable tasks and data review processes with limited supervision within targeted timelines and thrive in a demanding, quickly changing environment.
7. Demonstrate a sense of ownership over projects and ask probing questions to understand the business value of tasks.
8. 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.
9. Partner cross-functionally at all levels of the organization and effectively, both verbally and visually, communicate findings and insights to non-technical business partners.
10. Independently engage with customers and business partners to gather requirements and validate results.
11. Communicate and present data-driven insights and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders, soliciting and incorporating feedback when required.
12. Provide technical guidance to junior analysts.

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. Master's degree preferred. 4+ years of experience working with large databases, data verification, and data management or 2+ years of IT experience. Healthcare analytics experience preferred. Working knowledge of SQL/querying 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 including Microsoft Power BI. Experience in emerging trend analysis, financial modeling, claims pricing, contract/network analysis, and/or ROI evaluation preferred. Familiarity with claims payment, utilization management, provider/vendor contracts, risk adjustment for government sponsored healthcare desired. Experience in Finance, Actuarial Science, or Accounting preferred. Experience using analytic techniques & tools to explore financial performance trends and/or reconciling financial data preferred.

Pay Range $68,700.00 - $123,700.00 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 forms of 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