Health Plans Data Analyst II

• Samaritan Health Plans (SHP) provides health insurance options to Samaritan employees, community employers, and Medicare and Medicaid members. SHP operates a portfolio of health plan products under several different legal structures: InterCommunityHealth Plans, Inc. (IHN) is designated as a regional Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) for Medicaid beneficiaries; Samaritan Health Plans, Inc. offers Medicare Advantage, Commercial Large Group, and Commercial Large Group PPO and EPO plans; SHP is also the third-party administrator for Samaritan Health Services’ self-funded employee health benefit plan. As part of an Integrated Delivery System, Samaritan Health Plans is strategically and operationally aligned with Samaritan Health Services’ mission of Building Healthier Communities Together. This is a remote position in which we are able to employ in the following states:Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin • Preferred candidates will be in pacific time zone, or be willing to work pacific time zone hours. Our ideal candidate will have the following: • Advanced Excel skills and Power BI • Knowledge of databases, data models and ER (entity-relationship) diagrams • Ability to write intermediate level SQL • Critical thinking skills • Healthcare insurance concepts / Facets • Data analysis experience • * JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE • Collects, processes, and analyzes large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights to help SHP make informed decisions. Utilizes advanced statistical tools and techniques to analyze/interpret data, create reports, and provide data visualizations to support leadership in strategic planning. Facilitates the development and maintenance of data collection, leveraging existing data to identify gaps and recommends areas of focus for quality improvement activities. • * EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field required (e.g. healthcare administration, statistics, data analytics, public health, or a related field). Master's degree preferred. • Two (2) years data analysis experience required, preferably in a managed care setting. • Advanced experience and/or training in SQL and Microsoft Excel required. • Experience in data visualization software (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, etc.) required. • Experience with Arcadia or a similar healthcare data analytics platform preferred. • Experience with statistical modeling and analysis preferred. • Certification in healthcare data analysis or a related field preferred. • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES • Ability to generate/extract data from source systems and to understand and work with complex data sets. • Ability to write or work with SQL or other query languages. • Intermediate to advanced Excel and Database skills. • Excellent communication and analytical skills. • Ability to work independently and on multiple tasks simultaneously. • Knowledge of healthcare data standards. • PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 – 100% of the time) CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds BEND FORWARD at waist KNEEL (on knees) STAND WALK – LEVEL SURFACE ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force) PULL (0 - 20 pounds force) SIT CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds ROTATE TRUNK Sitting REACH - Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist Apply tot his job