Center for Improving Value in Health Care ยท 4 weeks ago
Health Care Data Analyst II
Denver, CO, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expThe Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) is an independent nonprofit focused on leveraging data to improve health and health care for Coloradans. They are seeking a motivated Health Care Data Analyst II to join their Data Analytics & Insights team, where the analyst will work with health care claims data to produce analyses and reporting while developing their technical expertise.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Strong analytic skills; independently clean, validate, and profile large, complex health care claims data sets, derived from commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid data
Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data; familiarity with at least one other language: SAS, R, Python, etc
Develop and maintain intermediate-level reports, dashboards, and data tools that communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences, such as internal leadership, providers, policymakers, and the public
Interpret data models, data dictionaries, and queries to ensure accurate understanding and use
Apply and expand knowledge of health care industry standards and coding systems (revenue codes, ICD, CPT, HL7, PHI, HIPAA, HITECH)
Assist Senior Analysts and Team Leads in quality-checking draft reports and identifying areas for improvement
Clearly communicate analytic results orally and in writing to internal teams, external partners, and other data recipients
Contribute to ongoing process improvements that enhance data quality, efficiency, and insight generation
Maintain documentation of data processes, queries, and results for transparency and reproducibility
Proactively seek opportunities to learn new tools, methods, and industry knowledge to expand skillset
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public health, computer science, biostatistics, or a related field required
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in data analysis may be considered in lieu of a degree
Two (2) to four (4) years of experience working with data analysis, health care data, or academic/research experience involving data (applicable internship experience may be accepted)
At least one year of medical coding and billing experience in a provider setting
Strong analytic skills; independently clean, validate, and profile large, complex health care claims data sets, derived from commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid data
Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data; familiarity with at least one other language: SAS, R, Python, etc
Develop and maintain intermediate-level reports, dashboards, and data tools that communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences, such as internal leadership, providers, policymakers, and the public
Interpret data models, data dictionaries, and queries to ensure accurate understanding and use
Apply and expand knowledge of health care industry standards and coding systems (revenue codes, ICD, CPT, HL7, PHI, HIPAA, HITECH)
Assist Senior Analysts and Team Leads in quality-checking draft reports and identifying areas for improvement
Clearly communicate analytic results orally and in writing to internal teams, external partners, and other data recipients
Contribute to ongoing process improvements that enhance data quality, efficiency, and insight generation
Maintain documentation of data processes, queries, and results for transparency and reproducibility
Proactively seek opportunities to learn new tools, methods, and industry knowledge to expand skillset
Solid working knowledge of data analysis and demonstrated analytical thinking skills
Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation; coding experience with at least one additional language such as SAS, R, Python, etc
Exposure to and ability to use data visualization tools such as Tableau (other tools a plus); interest in deepening visualization expertise
Strong understanding of data scrubbing, validation, and profiling techniques
Ability to interpret complex data models and data dictionaries with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences
Working knowledge of health care data standards, coding systems, and regulatory considerations, or willingness to learn rapidly
Excellent time-management and organizational skills with attention to detail
Curiosity, diligence, and a problem-solving mindset; eagerness to learn from feedback and mentoring
Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience working with complex data sets containing dependent or interconnected variables, familiarity with health care claims data strongly preferred
Benefits
403b Retirement Plan
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
9 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
Company-paid parking
On-site workout facility
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and work-from-home options
Employee wellness program
Internal professional development opportunities
Position may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Company
Center for Improving Value in Health Care
CIVHC equips partners and communities in Colorado and across the nation with the resources, services and unbiased data needed to improve health and health care.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ana English
President and CEO
Kristin Paulson JD, MPH
Chief Executive Officer
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