Healthcare Analyst

BCBSM • River Park, FL

276d • $77,200 - $127,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us. As a Healthcare Analyst, you will be responsible for assisting and contributing to the strategic needs of the company through the application of analytics to business questions and initiatives. Additionally, you will change/develop current systems for improved decision making, and help support others in the creation, development, and testing of new models. This position will work closely with coworkers and internal business partners to clarify requirements, analyze data, and produce meaningful and defensible results. This role is hybrid, 2 days a week in office, out of Eagan, MN.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related professional experience.
• 1+ years of experience using programming and statistical software (e.g., SAS), use of various databases and other data sources, and performing analytics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access.
• Ability to perform and interpret statistical analyses.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret data.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and with an ability to interpret and communicate analytical information to individuals and groups with varying levels of analytics expertise.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting with individuals having diverse professional backgrounds including business, technical, and/or clinical.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of managed health care claims preferred.
• Experience with Python and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Uses databases for analysis and dissemination of information.
• Performs analysis of data, interprets findings and writes reports related to methods and findings.
• Researches, analyzes data, and provides interpretation of outcomes.
• Assists with and may implement improvements to process, analysis, and research methods.
• Supports team to understand and interpret the impacts to cost and quality of proposals using relevant data sources and analytic methods.
• May assist in the implementation of new products and systems by providing actionable information and recommendations that evaluate the impact of the proposed products and systems.
• Assists with issues that may arise on multiple tasks or projects with limited management involvement.
• Acts as a resource for other members of the department and company on business issues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• And more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree