Healthcare Data Analyst

Syrahealth - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Indianapolis, IN

About the position

Syra Health is seeking a highly skilled Healthcare Data Analyst to join its I.D.E.A.S. team. This role focuses on analyzing and interpreting Medicaid data to support decision-making processes, improve healthcare outcomes, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with client business teams to deliver data artifacts and insights on a regular basis, utilizing a strong background in data analysis and healthcare systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and manage large datasets from various sources including electronic health records (EHR), claims data, and other healthcare databases.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and completeness.
• Analyze claims data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in Medicaid claims.
• Develop and implement processes for claims data validation and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with claims management teams to streamline data processing workflows and ensure timely and accurate claims adjudication.
• Conduct complex data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to Medicaid services and utilization.
• Develop and implement analytical models using SQL, Databricks, and Python.
• Utilize Azure and AWS for data storage, processing, and analysis.
• Create comprehensive reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Use tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and RShiny to develop interactive visualizations.
• Present data insights and recommendations to healthcare providers, administrators, and policymakers.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state Medicaid regulations and reporting requirements.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Work closely with client business teams, including IT, clinical staff, and management, to support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide training and support to staff on data-related tools and processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in data analysis and management.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in healthcare data analytics and Medicaid policies.
• Deliver data artifacts post-analysis on a monthly, weekly, and ad-hoc basis to client business teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Public Health, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in a healthcare or Medicaid environment.
• Strong understanding of Medicaid policies, procedures, and regulations.
• First-hand experience with SQL, Databricks, and Python.
• Proficiency in 1 or more cloud platforms, such as Azure and AWS.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Public Health, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• Experience with one or more: SAS, R, and RShiny.