Healthcare Analyst

Rapid Talent Group; United States; Remote; USD 88,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Analyst to join their healthcare analytics team where you will solve complex problems and optimize workflows. The role involves analyzing healthcare datasets and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, and SQL.
• Experience writing complex SQL queries for large databases.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large-scale healthcare datasets.
• Build and automate SQL queries for reporting.
• Develop dashboards and performance reports.

Skills

Python

R

SAS

SQL

Data Analysis

Database Architecture

Data Visualization

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Job description

Job Title: Data Analyst – Healthcare Analytics

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and self-motivated Data Analyst to join our healthcare analytics team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, optimizing workflows, and making data-driven decisions that drive meaningful change across care delivery models. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, actuarial, and IT stakeholders to analyze performance trends and deliver insights that improve both patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze large-scale healthcare datasets, including claims, EMR, and utilization records.
• Build and automate SQL queries to support recurring and ad hoc reporting for clinical leadership.
• Develop interactive dashboards and performance reports for medical management teams.
• Conduct root cause analyses for metrics such as readmission rates, care delays, and quality issues.
• Identify trends, cost drivers, and resource gaps to support strategic planning and staffing models.
• Design and implement workflow improvements based on actionable data insights.
• Collaborate with actuarial and clinical teams to forecast demand and inform resource allocation.
• Partner with IT to enhance data integration and reporting system capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and CMS reporting requirements.
• Present findings to executive leadership using compelling visualizations and storytelling techniques.
• Support accreditation, value-based care, and regulatory reporting initiatives.
• Evaluate care delivery models and contribute to initiatives that improve patient outcomes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as Python, R*, SAS, and SQL*.
• Strong experience writing complex SQL queries for data extraction and transformation across large databases (e.g., MS SQL Server, Databricks).
• Solid understanding of object-oriented data structures and database architecture.
• Experience designing front-end interfaces or data entry forms to collect user input or enhance data integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate stakeholder needs, and deliver results under minimal direction.
• Resourceful and solutions-oriented, with the ability to manage unexpected challenges and deliver under tight timelines.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy, security, and compliance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Why This Role?

This position is ideal for individuals passionate about improving healthcare delivery through impactful data work. You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team working at the intersection of analytics, care delivery, and operations.

Working Conditions

• Fully remote role
• 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
• No unusual hazards or travel requirements.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum education, experience, skills, knowledge and ability levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is valued, and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst, Management, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and Administrative and Support Services

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