Title: Sr. Health Data Analyst
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Permanent
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Play a key role in the planning, development and production of performance reports addressing health quality, utilization and cost within the state. Specific activities include:
• Develop SQL queries and datasets required to produce compelling and actionable analytic results
• Produce and analyze performance results for public reports and work with others to draft text that addresses what is measured
• Develop project timelines and manage key portions of the project to assure timely completion
• Identify technical and data issues that arise and work with project team
• Work with the project team to continually improve processes, including the addition of measures and data sources
• Organize and track data supplier and medical group engagement activities related to the performance reports.
• Develop technical documents related to performance reports including technical specifications, issue briefs, write-ups of technical items for committee/Board consideration.
• Provide consultation on the availability and use of data in support of third party data requests.
• As needed, participate in meetings and workgroups for local, regional and national initiatives on behalf of the client.
Candidates should have a Masters in Health Informatics, Health Administration, Public Health, Health Policy or equivalent education and work experience . Significant industry-relevant and/or research experience using health administrative claim data is required. Additional required qualifications include the following:
• Direct experience measuring and reporting on quality and/or cost within the health care system using administrative claim data
• Very strong SQL programming experience, including knowledge and understanding of database technology and data modeling
• Solid working knowledge of HEDIS, NCQA, AHRQ or similar measure specifications
• Direct working experience with Tableau, SQL Server, SSRS, SSAS, Excel. Further experience with R or other statistical tools highly desirable
• Strong analytic and quantitative aptitude, including an understanding of statistics
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multiple complex projects simultaneously, manage multiple deadlines, and to anticipate and coordinate resources
• Experience creating compelling and meaningful end-user reports displaying health quality and cost information for a wide range of audiences, including providers, consumers, health plans and purchasers
• Ability to present information on performance measurement topics to audiences with varying degrees of familiarity and understanding of the topics
• Self-directed; a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• Enthusiastic team player with strong inter-personal skills and poise to work directly with senior leaders.
If you are interested please drop your resume at sridhar[at]sritechsolutions[dot]com
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.