Healthcare analyst
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Analyst to join Insurance Services Division to conduct comprehensive analyses for various UPMC Health Plan products and programs.
This individual will have the opportunity to drive critical decision-making through their analyses.
The ideal candidate must use their knowledge and understanding of financial, clinical, and other business concepts to identify opportunities to improve clinical and financial performance.
Furthermore, the position requires the ability to articulate these opportunities to internal and external audiences, implement the solutions, and track and monitor progress.
These functions must be done while also weighing the practical considerations and potential barriers that need to be overcome in order to successfully implement new programs and processes.
The ideal candidate will have experience applying analytic software tools to produce complex and accurate quantitative analyses of the health insurance industry.
Candidates will be strong problem solvers and have the ability to visualize and communicate data in a manner that is interpretable to diverse stakeholders.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will have strong technological skills. Experience with coding languages (SQL, R, Python, and / or SAS), data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, SSRS, and / or Qlik), and / or Microsoft Excel (advanced intermediate to advanced) is highly desired.
Previous experience in health insurance industry is strongly desired.
Responsibilities :
Apply analytical and statistical software tools to design, construct, and summarize complex, quantitative analyses of the health insurance industry.
Document requirements and define project scope and objectives with assistance from senior-level team members.
Demonstrate consistent application of strong problem-solving skills in the creation and interpretation of quantitative analyses, and to assist in development of analysis plans.
Demonstrate business acumen and knowledge of data elements for multiple product lines.
Create and maintain operational and customer-facing reports supporting UPMC Health Plan operations and products.
Complete tasks with an emphasis on quality and accuracy.
Explain findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, including customers and senior management.
Regularly collaborate with team members and see projects through to completion.
Compare performance against regional, national, and international benchmarks.
Train new and existing staff on current and new products, processes, and techniques.
Bachelor's degree in analytics, economics, mathematics, computer science, statistics, health services research, or a related field required.
Equivalent work experience will be considered.)
Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of two-to-four years of work experience in a quantitative job function; five years are preferred. Demonstrated expertise in relevant analytical methods or health care business domain (payer / provider) may reduce time-in-position requirements.
Intermediate to advanced SQL skills preferred.
Knowledge of analytical, statistical or machine learning software packages (such as R, Python, and / or SAS) preferred.
Experience with Snowflake preferred.
High degree of professionalism, enthusiasm, autonomy, and initiative.
Familiarity with business intelligence software (Power BI, Tableau, SSRS, and / or Qlik) preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, and forge strong interpersonal relationships within the department, with other departments, and with external audiences.
Attention to detail is critical to the success of this position.
Ability to communicate complex concepts succinctly both in written and verbal format to diverse stakeholders.
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