Health Care Analyst II

Service Lines: Federal/ State & Corporate Services/Research & Analysis

Status: Exempt

OVERALL SHORT DESCRIPTION
Under limited supervision, conducts accurate and verified descriptive and statistical analysis of patterns of care and outcomes, validates results from other analysts, and prepares reports for dissemination and presentations. Assists in designing statistical analysis plans and defining case selection criteria and variable parameters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Proficiency in using of SAS, conducting and interpreting primary analyses, conducting secondary and exploratory analyses, developing appropriate statistical models, determining sample sizes, manipulating complex databases, and tracking and evaluating patterns of care and outcomes.
2. Responsible for technical reports supported by tables and charts, quality improvement program (QIP) measurement data, and generating reports to fill special requests.
3. Verifies and ensures the accuracy of all assigned tasks, including the documentation and validation of computer programs. Identifies problem areas and develops solutions while working with appropriate staff.
4. Attends and participates in data analyst, project, staff, and training meetings. Ability to make presentations and communicate project results to staff. Represents HSAG in a professional manner at all times.
5. Stays abreast of changes in database methods, variable definitions, processes of health care delivery, and current analytic methodologies.

ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountable for the timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and quality of all assigned functions and tasks.

WORK CONDITIONS
Office/Administrative work. In this position, the employee is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS/COMPETENCIES

1. Ability to sit at and use a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
2. Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
3. Ability to communicate face-to-face and through telecommunications and written correspondence with individuals using the English language.
4. Ability to understand presentation information.
5. Ability to travel occasionally by motor vehicle and/or aircraft.
6. Ability to adhere to established company confidentiality policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master's degree with strong emphasis in mathematics, statistics, or epidemiology.
2. Three to five years of work experience in manipulating databases and in developing and interpreting data analyses.
3. Graduate coursework in statistics.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
5. Advanced knowledge in SAS computer programming, word processing, and spreadsheets.
6. Knowledge of health care data, HEDIS reporting, CAHPS, and managed care a plus.

DISCLAIMER
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the position or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs or technological developments).

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