Sr Healthcare Data Analyst

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Quincy, New York (MA, NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Healthcare Data Analyst to join their dynamic analytic team. This role involves conducting advanced data mining, leading analyses, and producing reports to support healthcare programs. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in SAS and SQL, and the ability to communicate effectively. Join a forward-thinking organization where your insights will drive impactful decisions in healthcare, and contribute to the continuous improvement of data analysis processes. Embrace the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference in the healthcare landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Medical Claims Analysis and Financial Data Analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of data mining software tools like SAS and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced data mining and lead analyses using healthcare claims data.
• Develop analyses and present information using tools like SAS and SQL.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Mining

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field

Master’s degree in public policy or related field

Tools

SAS

SQL

Business Objects

Cognos

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the general direction of the Director or designee, the Sr. Healthcare Data Analyst needs to be insightful, detail-oriented professional with excellent analytical skills who is able to apply that skill set to data analysis, data mining and data management within a medically-oriented, dynamic analytic team.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct advanced data mining as required by the program.
• Lead analyses and produce standard reports using healthcare claims data which support the development, implementation, and monitoring of MassHealth programs.
• Manipulate and build large datasets from claims and encounter data to support analyses through use of efficient SAS/SQL code.
• Utilize strong analytic consulting skills, and a customer service focus in order to design and deliver analytic projects to client specifications.
• Assist in the use of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques.
• Utilize and create testing measures to analyze large amounts of data.
• Create algorithms to test and analyze multiple, large databases.
• Develop analyses and present information using various tools including SAS, Business Objects, SQL and Cognos and MS Office.
• Independently identify and report data patterns and abnormalities.
• Provide analysis of key metrics and data trends.
• Demonstrate exceptional analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Test, track and monitor data for quality, integrity and trends.
• Merge multiple databases and data sources to produce answers to complex business questions.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and deliver quality work products.
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, health business administration, public health, public policy, statistics or similar discipline; or equivalent.
• 5 years related or equivalent experience with proficiency in Medical Claims Analysis, Financial Data Analysis, and/or Transaction-Based Data Analysis
• Advanced knowledge of data mining software tools such as SAS, SQL, BO, Cognos or similar
• Advanced SAS/SQL programming skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to merge multiple databases and data sources to produce answers to complex business questions
• Familiarity with coding systems (i.e., CPT, ICD9, ICD10) and hospital billing systems (DRGs).
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, takes initiative and focuses on continuous improvement
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced, work environment
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English in a clear, professional manner
• Ability to travel between locations

Additional Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in a public policy, public administration, economics, health care administration, epidemiology, statistics, or a related field.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Previous work experience managing or mentoring junior analysts.