Health Data Analyst (Remote)

About the job Health Data Analyst (Remote) The Health Data Analyst provides information, analyses, and consultation to internal and external stakeholders. This position assesses the performance of pharmacy benefits and/or networks and develops recommendations for improvements or enhancement to support departmental and organizational objectives. This position will participate in the development of new reports, analytical models, and products/benefit programs that align with strategic imperatives.ResponsibilitiesAssumes responsibility for moderately complex analytic and consultative work such as analyzing and interpreting client pharmacy benefit data, trends and reports and partnering with analytics team to deliver recommendations or project status updates to internal and external stakeholders; investigates follow up items or questions regarding project and/or request scopeInvestigates key drivers of benefit performanceCreate new queries using Alteryx including multiple table joins, understanding of table structures, creation of detailed formulasParticipates in development of analytic methodologies, models, reports and new productsMay be responsible for Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services reporting and analysis, including the management of directories and bid supportOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in Mathematics, Finance, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience; HS diploma or GED is required2 years of experience in pharmacy benefits management, reporting & analytics, benefits consulting, healthcare, financial services or related fieldMust be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorshipAdditional QualificationsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills ability to create complete formulas and efficient data manipulation.Intermediate troubleshooting skills, including in-depth client data research, which may involve research and drivers of utilization; understands resources needed and steps/processes on how to complete the problem; able to understand when an issue arises how-to navigate to a resolutionStrong PBM industry knowledge; able to articulate the industry trends to clients and the impact of trends and changes to client financialsAbility to establish rapport and effectively influence at all levels within an organizationAbility to communicate effectively and present complex data to a wide variety of audiencesPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of the PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Management) industry and PBM data; understands key PBM metrics (such as PMPM, generic utilization)Experience working with large sets of pharmacy, claims, medical, and/or financial dataPrevious experience in a client facing or consultative roleExtensive experience using analytic tools; familiarity with AlteryxMinimum Physical Job RequirementsConstantly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, talk and hearFrequently required to reach with hands and armsOccasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, and crouchOccasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus