Population Health Data Analyst (Remote/Hybrid Option)

Partners Health Management - Kannapolis, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Kannapolis, NC

About the position

The Population Health Data Analyst plays a crucial role in identifying, analyzing, and interpreting population health data to support program and process needs. This position focuses on providing insights into behavioral health, physical health, and pharmacy data, highlighting variations and disparities among member populations. The Analyst will assist in population health reporting and the development and evaluation of evidence-based programs and goals.

Responsibilities

• Analyze behavioral health, physical health, and pharmacy data to inform Impact and Development initiatives on population health metrics.
• Analyze data using HBI analytics, TruCare, Alpha MCs systems and other data sources.
• Analyze population health data to support evaluation activities and initiatives.
• Maintain resource materials and data files.
• Determine credibility and usability of data prior to delivery of analytic results.
• Validate data through methodical processes.
• Assist in design, implementation, and maintenance of standard internal and external dashboards and population health reports.
• Write database queries, create end-user reports, and apply varying analytical techniques to solve specific population health needs.
• Extract information for trend analyses and dashboard reports.
• Structure analytical results in an organized, visual manner to tell a meaningful, actionable story.
• Create recurring monthly and quarterly reports based on organizational needs.
• Collaborate with team members to produce annual reports for the organization (e.g., Population Health Assessment, Social Determinants of Health reports).
• Review data related to Clinical Services goals and make recommendations for areas of improvement.
• Respond to queries and data analysis requests by internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve on project work groups and subcommittees.
• Serve as site admin for assigned databases.
• Provide support within the organization for users of data management platforms.
• Collaborate with other departments to help identify areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet organizational and state reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public health, data science, health informatics, statistics, or a related field.
• 2 years' experience or proven ability working as an analyst in the health care industry with medical claims, member data, and provider data.
• 2 years' experience or specialized training in managed care or healthcare with a focus on population health data/analysis.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in public health, data science, health administration, health informatics, statistics or related field.
• Business-oriented coursework and experience in collecting, interpreting, and reporting statistical data.

Benefits

• Annual incentive bonus plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low deductible/low cost health plan
• Generous vacation and sick time accrual
• 12 paid holidays
• State Retirement (pension plan)
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer