Staff Data Analyst - Medical Economics

This job is responsible for performing statistical modeling and data analysis to develop metrics, reports, and visualizations that identify trends and patterns of business importance. The scope of this job includes collaborating with stakeholders to understand data needs, and presenting data to influence decision-making.

The Lead Medical Economics Analyst is responsible for assisting in providing insights, analysis, reports and maintaining analytical findings. The ideal candidate is responsible for transforming data into analytical insights to inform decisions for both internal and external stakeholders. The person in this role will work with healthcare claims data to generate measures of quality, cost and utilization of care and should be comfortable working with large databases using tools such as SQL/SAS, be able to create reports and dashboards using BI tools.

We invite you to apply today and join us in shaping the future of healthcare!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead large-scale, complex data analysis projects and develop strategic insights to address key business challenges.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to define a data strategy and priority.
• Design and optimize an advanced statistical model, dashboard, and reporting framework for enterprise-wide use.
• Mentor other analysts and drive best practices in data storytelling, analysis, and visualization.
• Filter and clean data by reviewing reports and performance indicators to locate and correct specific issues.
• Ability to collect, organize and analyze large amount of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Produce spreadsheets, documents and presentations that are well documented and easy to follow
• Perform data extraction, generally using SQL.
• Analyze claims and other healthcare data to identify areas of opportunity and provide analysis, conclusions.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 8-12 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Analytics, Health Economics, or related field.
• 5-10 years of related analytics and/or healthcare data experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Tableau, and/or PowerBI.
• Background in Managed Care / Health Plan claims.

• Previous experience in a role where medical terminology is used extensively.
• Health plan experience with Managed Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans preferred.

Job Expectations:

• Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed.
• Must work in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information.
• Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time.

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Here are some of the exciting benefits full-time teammates are eligible to receive at WellSky:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Mental health benefits through TelaDoc
• Prescription drug coverage
• Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 100% vested 401(K) retirement plans
• Educational assistance up to $2500 per year