Population Health Data Analyst

We are looking for a motivated and self-sufficient professional who will work closely with the Director of Population Health and Medical Director of Population Health to drive performance on strategic initiatives at Chase Brexton Health Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center in the greater Baltimore area that serves 45,000 patients annually. A successful candidate will be highly committed to the organization's mission and values, will be a team player, and will possess the quantitative skillset necessary to provide just-in-time and longer-view analyses to inform business decisions. Duties will include organizing and managing data sets, analyzing healthcare performance data to optimize operations, evaluating performance on quality metrics, and communicating findings through data visualization, presentations, and reports.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analytical and Critical Thinking

• Compiling and organizing healthcare data, including managing organizational Quality and Strategic Dashboards.
• Analyzing data to assist in delivering optimal healthcare management and decision making.
• Using healthcare data from EMR, CRISP, payer portal systems, and other available sources to achieve administrative needs and goals, including conducting analyses.
• Support interoperability efforts with external healthcare partners.
• Application of knowledge of healthcare business operations to inform statistical or other analytical approaches.

Workgroup Effectiveness

• Serve as subject matter expert for organizational Population Health management tools and assist teams in effective utilization and troubleshooting.

Communication

• Participating in meetings with insurance group partners and informing negotiations with data.
• Communicating analytic insights to relevant managers and leaders.

Checking, Examining, and Recording

• Understanding data warehousing, internally and external to the organization.
• Enhance data sharing methods (HL7 data feeds).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with database programming languages such as SQL.
• Proficiency with data manipulation and statistical analysis software, such as R or Stata.
• Proficiency in managing data sets from electronic medical records.
• Analytical mindset with good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working understanding of the insurance landscape in Maryland.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Able to take and follow through with delegated tasks.

EDUCATION:

• Required: Master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, public health (with quantitative data focus), or related field.
• Preferred: Doctoral degree is advantageous.

EXPERIENCE:

• Required: 4+ years' experience in a health analytics role.
• Preferred: Health care system experience in Maryland advantageous.
• Experience with healthcare data analytics and visualization tools (i.e., Tableau).
• Experience with EMR data extractions and programming in SQL
• Experience developing presentations and promoting data-driven business decisions.