Pharmacy Data Analyst- Hybrid

Overview:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pharmacy Data Analyst will utilize subject matter expertise as well as exceptional analytic skills to deliver analytic products that meet or exceed client expectations.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop analyses and produce reports using a variety of healthcare related data which support the development, implementation and monitoring of programs/projects.
• Mine data & build large datasets from data sources (e.g. claims and encounter data) to support analyses through use of efficient SAS/SQL code which will produce answers to complex business questions.
• Create complex qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques utilizing software packages such as SAS, SQL
• Create testing measurements and/or algorithms to test and analyze large amounts of data.
• Design and implement data management and quality control procedures, including writing technical requirements and documentation of data sets.
• Provide interpretation of data to key stakeholders and leadership; including identifying and reporting data patterns identifying abnormalities and presenting analyses of key metrics/ trends.
• Responsible for database development, maintain data integrity and accuracy/quality of reporting
• Serve as a subject matter expert for MassHealth data, providing insight into the capabilities and limitations of MassHealth data to members of program teams
• Plan, coordinate, and review activities related to data collection which creates analysis to meet deadlines.
• Manage a multitude of complex tasks simultaneously, including prioritizing various tasks, analyzing, and evaluating policy and program issues and ensuring that tasks are brought to final completion
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in a computer science, health science, business, public policy, economics, statistics, or related field/equivalent.
• 5 – 7 years of related experience
• Knowledge and use of data mining software tools such as SAS, SQL, Business Objects, Cognos or similar.
• Advanced SAS/SQL programming skills.
• Exceptional analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience/skills in appropriate computer, statistical or database applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management/organization skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact successfully with a wide range of individuals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree
• At least two years of healthcare data analysis experience
• Knowledge of the State Medicaid system or other large state bureaucracy