Society of Hospital Medicine

Senior HealthCare Analyst, Risk Adjustment - Jefferson Health Plan

Society of Hospital Medicine$95K — $115K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Public Health, Health Informatics, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, particularly with claims and enrollment data
  • Proficient in SQL and at least one analytics language (Python or R)
  • Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik
  • Familiarity with risk adjustment models and quality programs (HEDIS, Stars)
  • Knowledge of managed care operations and provider coding/reimbursement mechanisms
  • Exposure to cloud data platforms and ELT/ETL practices

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth analysis of healthcare data to identify insights and trends
  • Apply risk adjustment methodologies to monitor revenue and identify improvement opportunities
  • Ensure accuracy and reliability of data through profiling and reconciliation
  • Develop user-friendly dashboards and automated reporting formats
  • Translate complex analysis into actionable insights for various stakeholders
  • Lead analytic projects and mentor colleagues on best practices
  • Maintain compliant processes to uphold HIPAA and CMS regulations
  • Drive continuous improvement through automation and evaluation of new tools

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical (including prescription), dental, and vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts and retirement plans
  • Tuition assistance and discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after service
  • Access to voluntary benefits for group insurance rates and discounts
Full Job Description
Job Details
The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst delivers actionable analytics that support enterprise clinical, operational, and financial decisions. The role develops reliable data assets, creates insightful reporting, and applies advanced analytical techniques to drive measurable outcomes in partnership with cross functional teams-while maintaining strong compliance and data governance standards.

Note: Program specifics (e.g., Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Commercial/ACA, Quality/Stars/HEDIS, Value Based Care, Risk Adjustment) and team tools will be listed in the job posting for each department.

Job Description

Please note:

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Risk Adjustment Analyst to support our organization's Medicare Advantage, ACA, and other risk-based programs. This role is critical in reporting, trend analysis, RAF analytics, and provider opportunity targeting. The ideal candidate understands CMS risk-adjustment methodologies, coding impacts, and can turn data insights into actionable strategies for coding, CDI, and clinical teams. Experience with RADV audits and compliance is preferred.
  • Analytics and Insight Generation: Conduct comprehensive analysis of utilization, cost, quantity, and outcomes to uncover drivers, risks, and opportunities and deliver executive-ready insight that inform strategic decisions
  • Risk Adjustment and Revenue Integrity (as applicable): Apply risk adjustment methodologies to monitor revenue, generate recurring risk reports, and partner with cross-functional teams to identify and support score-improvement opportunities.
  • Data Engineering Lite and Data Quality: Ensure data accuracy and reliability by profiling and reconciling datasets, resolving anomalies, and maintaining documented logic, lineage, and governance standards.
  • Reporting and Visualization: Develop and maintain user-friendly dashboards and automated reports, standardizing key metrics and refresh schedules to support leaders and providers.
  • Stakeholder Partnership and Communication: Serve as a subject matter expert and translate complex analytical findings into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Project Leadership and Mentorship: Lead analytic projects end-to-end and mentor peers by promoting best practices in methodology, coding, documentation, and visualization.
  • Compliance, Privacy, and Security: Uphold HIPAA, CMS/State regulations, and governance standards by maintaining compliant, audit-ready processes and documentation.
  • Continuous Improvement and Automation: Enhance efficiency through automation, improved data pipelines, and evaluation of emerging tools, including responsible GenAI, to drive productivity and reusability.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Public Health, Health Informatics or equivalent experience
  • 5 years 5+ years of progressive experience in healthcare analytics (payer, provider, or health tech), including hands on work with claims/encounters and membership/enrollment data. and
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one analytics language (Python or R) for data manipulation, analysis, and reproducible workflows.
  • Experience building dashboards and reports in applications like Power BI, Tableau, and Qlik.
    • Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems, synthesize complex findings, and communicate clearly to executive audiences.
    • Experience with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and/or Commercial/ACA programs; familiarity with risk adjustment models (e.g., HCC, CDPS+Rx) and quality programs (e.g., HEDIS, Stars).
    • Knowledge of provider coding and reimbursement (e.g., CPT, ICD 10, DRG), and managed care operations (UM/CM/DM).
    • Exposure to cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure/Synapse/Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, or similar) and modern ELT/ETL practices.
    • Statistical modeling, forecasting, or predictive analytics experience; A/B testing and causal inference a plus.
    • Experience supporting value based care, provider performance analytics, and provider engagement.


Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type
Regular

Employee Entity
Health Partners Plans, Inc.
Primary Location Address
1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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Society of Hospital Medicine is a healthcare company that provides assistance and support in medicine branches. The company comprises of an online marketplace which provides its users with apparel and accessories, publications, learning portal, and practice management products. It is located in the United States and was founded by Win Whitcomb.

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