N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 day ago
Health Outcomes Analyst
Wake County, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$30/hr - $36/hr
2+ years expThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest agencies in the state, focused on ensuring the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. They are seeking a Health Outcomes Analyst to analyze healthcare administrative and clinical data to support program monitoring and policy decision-making for NC Medicaid.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Data automation: standardization and automation of data processes
Quality checks and data cleaning: clean large datasets and identify potential quality issues affecting validity, review and provide feedback on reports and data submitted by managed care plans
Analysis: compile data from various sources into tidy datasets, run analytical queries using prepared datasets and present findings through charts/graphs/other visualizations
Data warehouse queries: support evaluation efforts with development of queries and data requests in NC Medicaid data warehouse
Ad hoc data requests: respond to ad hoc questions concerning population health policies and programs from other stakeholders (legislature, population health, evaluation, other business leads)
Use excellent critical thinking skills, problem solving, and project management skills
Adapt to shifting priorities including short-term deadlines and manage various workstreams independently
Communicate complex material in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from appropriately accredited institution in a discipline related to the area of assignment with two years of programmatic experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Data automation: standardization and automation of data processes
Quality checks and data cleaning: clean large datasets and identify potential quality issues affecting validity, review and provide feedback on reports and data submitted by managed care plans
Analysis: compile data from various sources into tidy datasets, run analytical queries using prepared datasets and present findings through charts/graphs/other visualizations
Data warehouse queries: support evaluation efforts with development of queries and data requests in NC Medicaid data warehouse
Ad hoc data requests: respond to ad hoc questions concerning population health policies and programs from other stakeholders (legislature, population health, evaluation, other business leads)
Use excellent critical thinking skills, problem solving, and project management skills
Adapt to shifting priorities including short-term deadlines and manage various workstreams independently
Communicate complex material in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
Preferred
Ability to program languages for statistical analysis and data visualization. Preference will be given to candidates who have familiarity with at least two of these programs: SAS, R, Python, Tableau, and/or Power BI
Experience with cleaning, transformation, and analysis of large-scale claims, member eligibility/enrollment, and provider networks and affiliation data sets
Ability to effectively identify and present trends to senior leadership
High proficiency with Microsoft Office specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated skill in creating and maintaining collaborative working relationships with a variety of stakeholders with different areas of expertise
Benefits
Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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