Medicaid Data Analyst

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Use SQL programming skills to perform data transformations, merge datasets, filter data, create tables, and perform basic to advanced analytics

Become a subject matter expert for various sources of data, such as the All Payer Claims Database (APCD), the Ecosystem and the Medicaid Management Information System.

Track and report on program data for use by staff in monitoring program activity, guiding program development, and completing internal reports.

Coordinate with State staff to produce reports for numerous program enrollees and monitor accuracy and completeness of data submission.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor s degree in a quantitative field (Health Policy, Health Economics, Statistics, Medical Informatics, Epidemiology, or similar) or equivalent work experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree requirement.

3+ years of experience conducting data analysis focused on measuring healthcare performance and reporting results to stakeholders.

Proficient in Power BI, SQL, Excel, and Access

Strong ability to investigate data to find patterns and trends.

Ability to communicate with both a technical and a non-technical audience.

Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Ability to produce high-quality reports when working under short deadlines.

Capacity to work independently, and as a team member.

Detail-oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, leadership skills, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Master s degree in a quantitative field (Health Policy, Health Economics, Statistics, Medical Informatics, Epidemiology, or similar)

Proven expertise in healthcare, more specifically having worked with healthcare claims data, Minimum Data Set data, or other complex real-world datasets.

Knowledgeable about Medicaid claims data