Senior Health Care Data Analyst

VIVA HEALTH, ranked one of the Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare, is currently seeking a Senior Health Care Data Analyst to join our team in Birmingham, AL! 

The Senior Health Care Data Analyst is responsible for supporting and developing VIVA HEALTH’S processes and initiatives through data analytics, process improvement and decision support. This includes monitoring and reporting on VIVA HEALTH quality, utilization and other performance indicators, identifying opportunities for improvement, conducting qualitative analysis in support of strategic decision making, and collaborating with functional areas to monitor the impact various initiatives have on department Key Performance Indicator (KPIs). This role emphasizes highly efficient use of data organization and manipulation techniques to produce reporting and provide analytical reasoning on key department indicators relative to standardized benchmarks or norms and company performance goals. This individual will monitor the outcomes of key indicators including health care quality measures, population health outcomes, member experience and surveys, as well as utilization, cost and other operational metrics. The position is responsible for the development, maintenance and presentation of data driven KPI dashboards and other related information and materials to both internal and external audiences.  

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, Business, Healthcare Administration, MIS, HIS, Statistics, or related field
• Minimum of three years with data analysis techniques and interpretation
• Minimum of one year experience working with healthcare data
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, conditional formatting techniques, graphs, and advance formulas, including Statistical, Lookup, Reference, and Logical Functions
• High level of technical proficiency and understanding of commonly used Windows OS business-support applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, Adobe Pro, etc.
• High level proficiency and experience in appropriate visualization techniques for a graphical presentation of data and results in a group setting
• Intermediate to Advanced level of proficiency in Tableau, Microsoft SQL Server, SAS, Crystal, or similar query or data manipulation tools
• Intermediate to Advanced level of proficiency in SQ programming language
• Experience collecting and analyzing complex data and providing recommendations using independent judgement
• Knowledge of data organization principles and techniques (ex: data tables, date storage, and retrieval)
• Demonstrated ability to apply logical deduction reasoning to research or analytic results toward application to business operations
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose and support resolution of department strategic concerns and issues
• Ability to evaluate existing projects or processes and offer suggestions to improve efficiency
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgement and discretion in decisions that affect business operations
• Self-directed: demonstrated ability to initiate, implement, and complete projects and assignments in a timely manner
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on and track multiple assignments on various timelines with minimal supervision

PREFERRED:

• Master's degree in related field
• Minimum of one year working with a Health Insurance plan or in a clinical setting
• Six Sigma Green Belt or greater
• Tableau certification
• Intermediate or higher level of proficiency in Tableau software or similar analysis/visualization tool
• High level of familiarity with ICD10 procedure and diagnosis codes
• Demonstrated experience developing or initiating new operational projects and programs
• Knowledge of Medicare Advantage and MAPD Plans, Health Maintenance Organizations, or another Health Insurance operation
• Ability to interpret written health care quality measure specifications and apply them to business operations