Senior Healthcare Data Products Analyst (MedInsight)

Company Overview:

Leading with our core values of Quality, Integrity, and Opportunity, MedInsight is one of the healthcare industry's most trusted solutions for healthcare intelligence. Our company purpose is to empower easy, data-driven decision-making on important healthcare questions. Through our products, education, and services, MedInsight is making an impact on healthcare by helping to drive better outcomes for patients while reducing waste. Over 300 leading healthcare organizations have come to rely on MedInsight analytic solutions for healthcare cost and care management.

MedInsight is a subsidiary of Milliman; a global, employee-owned consultancy providing actuarial consulting, retirement funding and healthcare financing, enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation as well as a range of other consulting and technology solutions.

Position Summary:

We are a healthcare data products and analytics company transforming how the industry understands and consumes healthcare data. We are seeking a Sr. Healthcare Data Products Analyst to join our team.

This fully remote position focuses on healthcare data profiling and analysis tasks that require strong quantitative reasoning skills, expertise in tools and technologies for data analysis, and an interest in the US healthcare industry. Occasional travel may be required.

The primary responsibilities include collaborating with the research operations and analytics teams to develop and maintain healthcare data products and analytical tools. We value collaboration combined with a high degree of autonomy, and we balance quality with speed in everything we do.

Position Responsibilities

• Execute appropriate analytics methods based on research questions, project goals, and available resources.
• Assist in developing comprehensive documentation for datasets and technical topics.
• Ensure consistent follow-through and exceptional attention to detail on all project tasks.
• Collaborate independently and within cross-functional teams, from planning through delivery stages.
• Leverage a variety of data analysis tools and technologies suited to specific tasks or projects.
• Work effectively with teams across the US and in India.

Example projects:

• Automate a manual, multi-step analytics pipeline to improve efficiency.
• Analyze healthcare claims to identify the volume and average cost of specific procedures performed by targeted providers or facilities.
• Develop in-depth profiles and field-level documentation for complex datasets.
• Build a national dataset of providers, linking group affiliations, quality scores, and patient volume reports.
• Create a crosswalk of physician group TINs to physician NPIs using multiple data sources.
• Convert custom, project-specific code and workflows into standardized, repeatable processes.
  
  

Requirements:

We are looking for team players with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong aptitude for working with large data sets. Familiarity with healthcare datasets, particularly claims, is highly desirable. While candidates are not expected to possess all the skills listed below, we are looking for individuals with background, experience or professional interest in several of these areas:

Education/experience:

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience; a Master's degree or higher in a related field is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in a research-driven field such as economics, social science, mathematics, public policy, or healthcare administration, with exposure to the US healthcare system preferred.
• Strong preference for education and experience with quantitative analysis, statistics, and/or data science.

Skills:

• Ability to execute complex research and analysis projects and tasks.
• Proficiency in translating conceptual instructions into discrete analytical tasks.
• Familiarity with specific healthcare data sets (e.g. Care Compare, NPPES, Medicare cost reports/ HCRIS, or others) is a plus
• Exposure to one or more data analysis platforms or coding languages (e.g. Python, R, SAS) is a plus.
• Experience working with cloud computing and/ or relational database technologies (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Databricks) is preferred.
• Self-motivated, agile, and innovative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communications skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to adhere to established procedures.
• Experience with any of the following is a plus: Azure DevOps, Git/ Gitlab, cloud environments like S3 or Azure, software development, healthcare policy, academic research
  
  

Compensation and Location:

• The salary range is $73,000-$144,000, depending on relevant factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. This role can be located remotely within the US.
  
  

What makes this a great opportunity?

• Join an innovative, high growth company with a solid industry track record
• Bring your expertise and ideas to directly impact and help build the next generation of MedInsight products and solutions
• Enjoy significant visibility in your work and be recognized for your wins
• Work for a company that values your wellbeing and professional growth, offering a flexible work environment, generous benefits package, and investment in the development of your career
  
  

Milliman Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, including domestic partners
• A 401(k) plan with matching program, and profit-sharing contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A discretionary bonus program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used for any reason; full-time employees will accrue
• 15 days of PTO per year, and employees working less than a full-time schedule will accrue PTO at a prorated amount based on hours worked
• Family building benefits, including adoption and fertility assistance and paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for employees who have worked for Milliman for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the preceding 12-month period
• A minimum of 8 paid holidays
• Milliman covers 100% of the premiums for life insurance, AD&D, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care, transportation, and applicable medical needs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The expected application deadline for this job is February 15, 2025.

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