Health Care Data Analyst

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Posting Summary

Logo For Posting Posting Number RTF00156PO24 USC Market Title Data and Statistical Analyst Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156421 Business Title (Internal Title) Health Care Data Analyst Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Social Work Department COSW Institute for Families in Society Advertised Salary Range $54,165 - $70,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

Monday-Friday

8:30am - 5:00pm

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Research Associate/Health Care Data Analyst provides high-level professional healthcare claims analytics work related to Medicaid and conducts quantitative analyses supporting health care projects and research activities; extensively utilizes database technologies to acquire and transform the data into consistent data formats to power dashboards and reports. Gathers, analyzes and compiles healthcare and provider data to develop and evaluate healthcare programs and policies. Works as a part of our expert interdisciplinary team that includes researchers, policy analysts, biostatisticians, data scientists, and data visualization specialists who conduct research, evaluation, and policy analysis to support health care and delivery system reform, as well as health services, evaluation, maternal and child health, big data analytics, data visualization, and health policy initiatives. The Institute is devoted to transforming health systems through actionable cross-disciplinary and collaborative research. Position is located in Columbia, SC and is not a remote position.

Required Education and Experience

Master's Degree in public health, biostatistics, health informatics, environmental science, epidemiology, and 3 years of relevant experience; equivalent combination of degree with experience may be considered in place of a master's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience/training in health services research

• At least 4 years of experience with analysis of claims/encounter data

• Demonstrated experience in data management and analysis with administrative data, such as health and/or behavior healthcare claims like Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance data or state agency or national datasets

• Strong proficiency in SAS and SQL or other statistical analytical software programs (e.g., R, Python, Stata)

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

• Experience with large relational database administration

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to use analytical and visualization tools such as Excel (including advanced data manipulation techniques) and Power BI.

• Interest in public health or issues relevant to health services research and health program/policy evaluation

• Ability to plan for and work on multiple projects concurrently

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions and maintain thorough documentation of the decision-making process

• Exemplary communication skills and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, complicated processes to diverse audiences

• Strong commitment to rigorous research methods, objectivity and accuracy of findings, and reproducibility of results.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Works independently under the direction of the Principal Investigators to design, manage, implement, and interpret statistical analyses focused on healthcare expenditures, utilization and quality.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Manages large databases of health insurance claims from Medicaid, Medicare and all-payer data warehouses, other state administrative datasets, as well as Electronic Health Records (EHR) data.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Ensures accuracy and timeliness of reports to include regularly scheduled and ad-hoc reporting requests. Responsible for all follow-up and/or research requests regarding clinical data.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Obtains, validates and compiles data from multiple sources to create summary files for both external and internal use.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Coordinates and problem-solves with Institute faculty/staff to understand needed support and use cases.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Actively contributes to the review of working practices and the development of data analysis and management standard operating procedures.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Develops innovative solutions to fill gaps in analytics.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Rigorous documentation of methods and other practices that ensure reproducibility of results.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Performs other research related duties as assigned.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 06/01/2024 Position End Date Job Open Date 05/09/2024 Job Close Date 06/23/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

This position is in Columbia, SC and is not a remote position

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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by June 23, 2024

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/168110 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have at least a Master's Degree in public health2, biostatistics, health informatics, environmental science, epidemiology, and 3 years of relevant experience; equivalent combination of degree with experience may be considered in place of a master's degree?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have experience with Medicaid or other health care claims, if so list them.

(Open Ended Question)

• Please describe any experience using reporting tools and/or statistical software including Cognos, SAS, SPSS, etc.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Other Supporting Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents