University of Massachusetts Medical School

Sr Healthcare Data Analyst

University of Massachusetts Medical School • $85K — $110K *
Quincy, MA 02169In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare, health-related fields, statistics, computer science, or similar discipline
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in Medical Claims Analysis or Financial Data Analysis
  • Advanced proficiency in data mining tools such as SAS, SQL, Business Objects, and Cognos
  • Expertise in data presentation tools, specifically Tableau
  • Strong SAS or SQL programming capabilities
  • Familiarity with coding systems (CPT, ICD9, ICD10) and hospital billing systems
  • Demonstrated initiative and intellectual curiosity

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced data mining to support program requirements
  • Lead analyses and produce reports using healthcare claims data
  • Build and manipulate large datasets from claims and encounter data
  • Design and deliver analytic projects tailored to client specifications
  • Utilize qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques
  • Create and apply testing measures for data analysis
  • Present findings using data visualization tools and techniques

Benefits

  • Collaborative and dynamic analytic team environment
  • Opportunity for professional development
  • Exposure to large-scale healthcare data management
  • Engagement with key health program initiatives
  • Focus on continuous improvement and innovation
Full Job Description
Overview

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

  • 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 such as SAS, Business Objects, SQL, Cognos, Tableau 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

  • 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).
  • 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

About University of Massachusetts Medical School

The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) is a world-class research institution with a uniquely collaborative spirit, that consistently produces noteworthy advances in clinical and basic research. The school is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and is part of the University of Massachusetts system. UMMS is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of the people of the commonwealth and the world through pioneering advances in education, research, and health care delivery. The school is home to three Nobel laureates, 25 research centers, and a faculty of more than 1,200 physicians, scientists, and health care professionals.
Learn more about University of Massachusetts Medical School
Size
6,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Founded
1894
* Ladders Estimates

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