Bio-Statistical Research Analyst

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with junior and senior analysts/researchers and business unit staff to support the Medical Informatics Division mission.
• Assist with Provider Profiling, Network Evaluation,Transparency and Pay for Performance Programs, Clinical Program Evaluation, Research Studies, Population Assessment, Statistical Analysis, Outcomes Assessment, Report and Tool Development, Utilization and Cost Studies.
• Provide junior and senior analysts/researchers with assistance in developing the above-mentioned activities and programs.
• Be responsible for providing junior and senior analysts/researchers with valid data to support production of reports related to the above-mentioned activities.
• Produce visual explanations and conduct analytics/research studies related to the above-mentioned activities.
• Design and conduct administrative claims data extract and programming.
• Work closely with Researchers and Analysts to identify data issues and solutions to the issues.
• Various immunizations &/or associated medical tests may be required for this position.
  
  

Job Qualifications

Education

• Undergraduate bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 4 years working experience is required (student jobs do not qualify), OR Master's Degree with 2 years experience required or Ph.D. with no experience acceptable.

Experience

• 1 year - Experience with SAS (Base, SQL, Enterprise Miner, Guide) or similar experience with programming and/or statistical analysis required

Skills\Certifications

• Competent to convert research protocol to programming specification logically and meaningfully
• Attention to detail, exceptional documentation abilities, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to participate in project design and interpretation with Research Staff
• Must be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical co-workers

Job Specific Requirements:

Tableau or other viewing platform experience preferred

Project management background a plus

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