University of Massachusetts Medical School

Sr Healthcare Data Analyst

University of Massachusetts Medical School • $95K — $115K *
Quincy, MA 02169In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field or equivalent
  • 5-7 years of experience in Medical Claims Analysis or related fields
  • Advanced proficiency in data mining software (SAS, SQL, Cognos)
  • Proficient in data visualization tools (Tableau)
  • Strong SAS or SQL programming abilities
  • Familiar with medical coding (CPT, ICD9, ICD10) and billing systems (DRGs)
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in English

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced data mining as needed for programs
  • Lead analyses and create reports utilizing healthcare claims data
  • Build and manipulate large datasets using SAS/SQL
  • Design and deliver analytic projects tailored to client specifications
  • Apply qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques
  • Create algorithms for testing and analyzing large databases
  • Monitor data quality, integrity, and trends

Benefits

  • Hybrid work options
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to advanced analytical tools and technologies
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement with diverse healthcare programs
Full Job Description
Overview

The Senior Healthcare Data Analyst is an insightful, detail-oriented professional with excellent analytical skills who is able to apply that skill set to data analytics, 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


Additional Information

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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.
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Size
6,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Founded
1894
* Ladders Estimates

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