Senior Research Analyst (Pharmacy) - Hybrid (PA/NJ/DE)

Independence Blue Cross, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Independence Blue Cross, LLC in Philadelphia is seeking a senior data analyst to support clinical pharmacy initiatives using claims and membership data. You will build visuals and dashboards to deliver insights to clients and stakeholders.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a quantitative field, 5+ years in healthcare analytics, and strong SQL/R skills with SSRS/Tableau experience; hybrid work with on-site in the Tri-State area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field; 5+ years healthcare analytics preferred.
• Strong SQL and R programming skills, with large datasets experience.
• Proficient in Excel and spreadsheet modeling; data QA experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide reporting and analysis to support clinical pharmacy initiatives using health insurance claims and membership data.
• Create visuals and dashboards to deliver insights to clients and stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into ad hoc and routine reports.
• Identify trends within utilization and cost, identifying outliers and anomalies.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies in reporting and analysis and implement automation where appropriate.

Skills

SQL

R programming

Excel

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Public Health/Epidemiology/Statistics or related quantitative area

Tools

SSRS

Tableau

Job description

Our organization is looking for dynamic individuals who love to learn, thrive on innovation, and are open to exploring new ways to achieve our goals. If this describes you, we want to speak with you. You can help us achieve our vision to lead nationally in innovating equitable wholeperson health. Our organization is looking for dynamic individuals who love to learn, thrive on innovation, and are open to exploring new ways to achieve our goals. If this describes you, we want to speak with you. You can help us achieve our vision to lead nationally in innovating equitable wholeperson health.

Responsibilities

• Provide reporting and analysis to support clinical pharmacy initiatives utilizing health insurance claims and membership data
• Summarize, interpret and present results in a clear, concise manner for clients
• Create visuals and dashboards to deliver insights to clients and stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into actionable ad hoc and routine reports
• Identify trends within utilization and cost, identifying outliers and abnormalities comparing to industry trends and benchmarks
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies in reporting and analysis and implement automated reporting when appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, public health, epidemiology, health care, statistics or related quantitative area.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience. Health care industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of SQL / R programming skills with emphasis in large datasets required
• Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with advanced reporting tools such as SSRS and Tableau preferred
• Experience analyzing large datasets, demonstrable technical experience and data management skills including data extraction, data scrubbing and data transformation with an emphasis on the ability to perform QA and reasonableness checks
• Willing to work in a team atmosphere and to collaborate with others
• Background in pharmacy or other healthcare data preferred
• Independently motivated to drive projects forward
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Hybrid

Independence has implemented a "Hybrid" model which consists of Associates working in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) and remotely 2 days a week (Monday & Friday). This role is designated as a role that fits into the "Hybrid" model. While associates may work remotely on our designated remote days, the work must be performed in the TriState Area of Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania.

IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

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