Healthcare Data Analyst I
Deerfield Management Companies•Verona, NJ
22h•$65,000 - $75,000
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: The Healthcare Analyst I supports value-based care analytics initiatives by assisting with data collection, validation, standard reporting, and basic analysis across clinical, claims, and administrative data sources. This entry-level role works closely with senior analysts and managers to ensure data accuracy, support reporting deliverables, and develop foundational skills in population health and value-based care analytics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in analytics, healthcare, or related field
- Proficiency in Excel; introductory SQL experience preferred
- Data Visualization Skills (Tableau/PowerBI Preferred)
- Basic understanding of healthcare data and terminology
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to follow defined processes and accept feedback
Responsibilities
- Data Collection & Validation Extract and compile data from EHR systems, claims files, and administrative sources
- Perform data cleaning, reconciliation, and quality checks
- Identify and escalate data discrepancies or missing information
- Maintain data dictionaries and documentation
- Reporting & Analysis Support Produce routine reports and dashboards using predefined templates
- Support quality and utilization reporting under guidance
- Assist with tracking basic KPIs such as utilization, care gaps, and quality measures
- Support audit preparation by validating source data
- Operational & Team Support Respond to routine data requests from internal stakeholders
- Assist with monthly and ad hoc reporting deliverables
- Support system implementations and data refresh processes
- Learn healthcare terminology, value-based care concepts, and payer requirements
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- health and wellness benefits
- a retirement savings plan
- time off to recharge
- learning opportunities to continually grow
- meaningful work in a collaborative culture that fosters team connection through shared celebrations and appreciation events
- 401K retirement savings plan with company match
- paid time off
- health benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance)
- annual target bonus based on individual performance and company financial performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
