Healthcare Business Analyst

On Belay Health Solutions

2d•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Healthcare Business Analyst with a strong foundation in data analysis and a proven ability to independently analyze, interpret, and communicate insights from complex healthcare datasets. This role is ideal for someone with a few years of hands-on experience who can perform deep-dive analyses, uncover trends, and translate complex data into clear, actionable business insights with minimal guidance. Exposure to business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is preferred. This role is currently focused on analytical support and data interpretation; however, there may be future opportunities to assist with the enhancement and automation of recurring reporting processes. The ideal candidate brings prior healthcare industry experience and is comfortable working across large datasets to support decision-making, improve processes, and drive outcomes.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in a healthcare data analytics role
Strong proficiency in SQL (required)
Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and data validation techniques (required)
Ability to independently perform analyses, identify trends/issues, and present findings with minimal oversight
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including evaluating downstream data impacts across departments
Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to create clear and structured process documentation
Solid understanding of healthcare data (claims, clinical, operational, or similar), including Medicare and Medicare Advantage data
Familiarity with healthcare performance metrics, quality measures, and cost/utilization analysis
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Exposure to business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is preferred.
Experience using Python for analytics, automation, or data processing (preferred)
Exposure to value-based care models such as ACOs is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform in-depth data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities within healthcare datasets
Write complex SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets
Develop analytical reporting solutions and dashboards that support operational and financial decision-making
Communicate trends, variances, and performance results to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Partner with business teams to understand needs and deliver data-driven recommendations
Create and maintain process documentation for data workflows, reporting logic, and methodologies
Perform monthly refresh validations, variance identification, and root cause analysis across reporting and analytic outputs
Investigate data anomalies, reconcile discrepancies, and independently troubleshoot reporting issues
Support the standardization and ongoing improvement of reporting logic and methodologies
Work independently to prioritize and manage multiple analytic requests in a fast-paced environment
Perform other duties as assigned