Health Services Data Analyst

Elevance Health; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health in Connecticut is seeking a Health Services Data Analyst to analyze data, produce insight-driven reports, and support quality improvement across Medicaid behavioral health initiatives. You will work on projects like Rural Health Transformation and statewide program measures, building dashboards and providing actionable recommendations.

The role requires a BS/BA and at least 2 years of data analysis experience, with SAS and Tableau proficiency and Medicaid claims familiarity.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS/BA degree and 2+ years of operational and/or data analysis experience.
• Experience with SAS to analyze data and create queries; Tableau dashboards and visualizations required.
• Medicaid claims data experience and knowledge of behavioral health in Connecticut a plus.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains databases to track business performance.
• Analyzes data and summarizes performance using summary statistics.
• Develops and analyzes reports (claims, provider, utilization) and notes deviations or anomalies.
• Publishes periodic reports and develops ad hoc analyses as needed.
• Collaborates with teams to develop dashboards for performance monitoring and quality improvement.
• Responds to dashboard questions and trains stakeholders in dashboard use.

Skills

SAS

Data Analytics

Behavioral Health

Medicaid

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Location:

This role requires associates be in the office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

***It is required to live in the state of Connecticut to hold this position.

Health Services Data Analyst

The Health Services Data Analyst is responsible for analyzing, insight-oriented reporting and developing actionable recommendations based on data related to supporting Connecticut HUSKY Health Medicaid behavioral health services, quality measurement and performance improvement, including major initiatives such as Rural Health Transformation, the 1115 Substance Use Waiver, the CCBHC, and the statewide Behavioral Health Homes (BHH).

How you will make an impact:

• Creates and maintains databases to track business performance.
• Analyzes data and summarizes performance using summary statistical procedures.
• Develops and analyzes business performance reports (e.g. for claims data, provider data, utilization data) and provides notations of performance deviations and anomalies.
• Creates and publishes periodic reports, makes necessary recommendations, and develops ad hoc reports as needed.
• May require taking business issue and devising best way to develop appropriate diagnostic and/or tracking data that will translate business requirements into usable decision support tools.
• Supports the Connecticut Initiative through data analysis, reporting, and quality-measurement activities. Develops, maintains, and enhances provider-facing dashboards to support performance monitoring and quality improvement.
• Collaborates with the Behavioral Health Home team to develop and maintain Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services behavioral health home core-set measures and reporting specifications.
• Responds to provider dashboard questions, delivers training on dashboard functionality and data interpretation, and communicates findings to internal stakeholders and provider organizations.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BS/BA degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years related operational and/or data analysis experience, experience in database structures, and standard query and reporting tools; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Experiences and Competencies:

• Experience using SAS statistical software to analyze data and create queries.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and enhancing interactive Tableau dashboards and data visualizations.
• Medicaid claims experience, preferably involving behavioral health claims data.
• Knowledge of behavioral health system of care in Connecticut.
• Moderate to advanced Excel skills.
• Experience analyzing program outcomes and performance trends to identify quality-improvement opportunities.
• Experience presenting data findings and providing dashboard training to internal stakeholders, state partners and provider organizations.
• Knowledge of Medicaid quality measures, behavioral health home core-set measures, and integrated care programs.

Desired Skills and Experience

• SAS
• Data Analytics
• Behavioral Health
• Medicaid

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

Benefits

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Hybrid Workforce Strategy

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

COVID-19 and Influenza

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act