Health Data Analyst

Our Health Data Analyst play a meaningful role at Blue Cross of Idaho, performing research and analysis of complex data regarding utilization, cost containment, and financial information. Provide company reporting and/or analysis results to internal / external clients, so they can effectively monitor and control related health plan costs or provider services costs. Health Data Analyst evaluates, writes, and presents healthcare utilization, operational KPI’s and make recommendations based on relevant findings.

This role will report to the Manager Healthcare Economics in our Healthcare Economics department and will interact with various Blue Cross of Idaho departments.

We're looking for a Health Data Analyst with:

Experience: 2 years’ data analysis

Education: Bachelor’s Degree Finance, Information Systems, Business, or related field; or equivalent work experience (Two years’ relevant work experience is equivalent to one-year college)

What your day may look like:

• Ability to problem solve and critically think (interpret and deliver on the client's true needs).
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of all reports delivered.
• Provide issue support for internal or external facing queries and reports.
• Perform different types of analysis and research i.e. Diagnosis, utilization, financial, compliance, product performance, group cost containment, corporate cost containment, risk, etc.
• Evaluates existing processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborate with business functional subject matter experts to validate findings and provide insights and recommendations specific to the scope of the analysis.
• Identify variation and outliers in healthcare costs and/or services and participates in identifying and implementing solutions in collaboration with internal team members.
• Participates in and provides support for enterprise-wide data initiatives and data management projects.
• Collaborates and participates in cross-departmental and cross-functional data teams.
• Make proficient use of spreadsheets (Excel), programming languages (SQL, Python, etc.), and other relevant software to capture and manipulate data.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Your day may look like:

• Produce ad-hoc and reoccurring reports.
• Build and maintain documents around policies, procedures, business requirements.
• Make recommendations for driving innovation.
• Collaborate with internal business partners including (IT, Account Management, Client Analytics, etc.).
• Share insights with internal and external stakeholders.

Reasonable accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range is $64,893 to $90,850. The position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus (variable depending on company and employee performance.

The pay range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, internal equity, geography, business or organizational needs, and alignment with market data. At Blue Cross of Idaho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for the position. Compensation decisions are dependent on factors and circumstances at the time of offer.

We offer a robust package of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, community service and self-care days, medical/dental/vision/pharmacy insurance, 401(k) matching and non-contributory plan, life insurance, short and long term disability, education reimbursement, employee assistance plan (EAP), adoption assistance program and paid family leave program.

We will adhere to all relevant state and local laws concerning employee leave benefits, in line with our plans and policies.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.