Health Plan Data Analyst II - Quality

• Samaritan Health Plans (SHP) provides health insurance options to Samaritan employees, community employers, and Medicare and Medicaid members. SHP operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunityHealth Plans, Inc. (IHN) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage, Commercial Large Group, and Commercial Large Group PPO and EPO plans; SHP is also the third-party administrator for Samaritan Health Services’ self-funded employee health benefit plan.
  
  

As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services’ mission of Building Healthier Communities Together.

This is a remote position in which we are able to employ in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin

Occasionally

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
• Collects, processes, and analyzes large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights to help SHP make informed decisions. Utilizes advanced statistical tools and techniques to analyze/interpret data, create reports, and provide data visualizations to support leadership in strategic planning. Facilitates the development and maintenance of data collection, leveraging existing data to identify gaps and recommends areas of focus for quality improvement activities.
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field required (e.g. healthcare administration, statistics, data analytics, public health, or a related field). Master's degree preferred.
• Two (2) years data analysis experience required, preferably in a managed care setting.
• Advanced experience and/or training in SQL and Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience in data visualization software (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, etc.) required.
• Experience with Arcadia or a similar healthcare data analytics platform preferred.
• Experience with statistical modeling and analysis preferred.
• Certification in healthcare data analysis or a related field preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Ability to generate/extract data from source systems and to understand and work with complex data sets.
• Ability to write or work with SQL or other query languages.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and Database skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of healthcare data standards.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
  
  

(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

(67 – 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD at waist

KNEEL (on knees)

STAND

WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Upward

PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

SIT

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand/Fist

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