Lead Analyst – Health Economics, Performance Optimization

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Transform intricate healthcare data into actionable insights that enhance performance, operations, and patient care.

• Oversee analytical projects that support primary care and value-based care initiatives throughout Mercy.

• Collaborate with clinical, operational, technical, and external partners to devise solutions that foster measurable improvements.

• Drive analytical solutions from initial concept through to implementation.

• Act as a subject matter expert and reliable resource after the launch of solutions.

• Assist stakeholders in comprehending data significance and pinpointing areas for enhancement.

• Create analytical solutions that empower teams to take decisive actions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, finance, economics, health management, or a related field, specialized training, or equivalent professional experience.

• Eight years of pertinent technical, business, clinical, or analytical experience.

• Epic data model certification, or the ability to obtain it within six months of employment.

• Certification in Mercy’s health economics platform within six months of employment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.

• Advanced experience in developing business intelligence solutions utilizing tools like Power BI or Tableau.

• High proficiency in programming and analytical languages such as SQL, SAS, or R.

• Capability to convert complex data into significant insights and recommendations for clinical and business stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills across technical, clinical, and operational teams.

• Experience in health or medical economics.

• Background in a clinical, patient care, healthcare technology, or payer setting.

• Familiarity with HEDIS.

• Understanding of major U.S. healthcare coverage models, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance, as well as Medicare Advantage, HMOs, and PPOs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Tuition support.

• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

• A caring, collaborative team environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth.

• A focus on innovation, technology, and compassion in the workplace.