Sr Healthcare Data Analyst

About the role

The Sr. Healthcare Data Analyst will conduct advanced data mining, lead analyses, and produce standard reports using healthcare claims data. They will assist in the use of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques, utilize and create testing measures to analyze large amounts of data, develop analyses, and present information using various tools.

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.
• Aid in the use of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques.
• Create algorithms to test and analyze multiple, large databases.
• 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.
• Develop analyses and present information using various tools such as SAS, Business Objects, SQL, Cognos, Tableau and MS Office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's level degree or equivalent in healthcare, health business administration, public health, public policy, statistics, computer science, engineering or similar discipline; or equivalent.
• 5-7 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 knowledge of data presentation software tools such as Tableau.
• Advanced SAS or 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).
• Strives for intellectual curiosity, takes initiative and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Can learn quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced, work environment.
• Communicates verbally and in writing in English in a clear, professional manner.
• Ability to travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's level degree or equivalent in healthcare, health business administration, public health, public policy, statistics, computer science, engineering or similar discipline; or equivalent.
• Must have 5-7 years related or equivalent experience with proficiency in Medical Claims Analysis, Financial Data Analysis, and/or Transaction-Based Data Analysis.
• Must have advanced knowledge of data mining software tools such as SAS, SQL, BO, Cognos or similar.
• Must have advanced knowledge of data presentation software tools such as Tableau.
• Must have advanced SAS or SQL programming skills.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Must have ability to merge multiple databases and data sources to produce answers to complex business questions.
• Must have familiarity with coding systems (i.e., CPT, ICD9, ICD10) and hospital billing systems (DRGs).
• Must demonstrate intellectual curiosity, take initiative, and focus on continuous improvement.
• Must be able to learn quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced, work environment.
• Must communicate verbally and in writing in English in a clear, professional manner.
• Must have ability to travel between locations.

Skills

• Data Mining
• Data Analysis
• Report Writing
• Software Tools (SAS, SQL, BO, Cognos, Tableau)
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Data Presentation
• Data Merging
• Medical Claims Analysis
• Financial Data Analysis
• Transaction-Based Data Analysis
• Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis Techniques
• Testing Measures
• Algorithm Development
• Quality Monitoring
• Database Management
• Customer Service Focus

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The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.