Wage range $25-34/hr.

POSITION SUMMARY: Data analysts construct spreadsheets and reports that may include information on trends in customer service, billing, cost evaluation and efficiency. These reports aid the analyst’s organization by providing statistical data the company can use as a source for determining which adjustments and changes to implement.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Evaluates information needs of the organization and assists in determining operational, utilization, quality, service and financial objectives.
  • Assists in the resolution of organizational information problems by designing, developing and producing standardized and ad hoc reports.
  • Primary point of contact between SCI-IC and the Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) Data Analysis Coordinator (DAC).

Primary point of contact between SCHC and member organization supporting data functions for the (Regional Care Collaborative Organizations) RCCO.

  • Prioritizes data requests from users. Coordinates data activities between internal and member organization staff for efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Recommends system controls and solutions.

Assists Billing Manager to ensure contract performance and compliance with RCCO contractual requirements as required by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Provides reports to OHA, as directed by Billing Manager.

  • Assists Billing Manager by producing reports to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of pilot programs, improve quality and reduce unnecessary utilization.
  • Assists Clinic Manager, Care Coordination Manager, Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMC)) to identify trends and shifts in utilization and candidates for population health management, case management, care coordination and disease management in the continuum of care.
  • Assist COO with Relative Value Units (RVU), and Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) analysis and reporting.
  • Assist Clinic Manager and COO with referral management analysis and reporting. Provides financial and utilization reports to monitor medical expenses and utilization trends.
  • Assists in projecting incurred, but not reported, medical expenses.
  • Attends SCHC community and OPCA/DAC committee meetings related to data functions.
  • Maintains total patient and organizational confidentiality.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare, Information Technology, Finance, or related field highly desirable. May be substituted with a combination of education and applicable work experience.
  2. Minimum two years health care reporting and/or financial analysis experience, preferably in a health plan or medical services organization environment.
  3. Expertise in data collection, management and analysis required.
  4. Experience with healthcare, Medicaid and regulatory or health policy experience desirable.
  5. Experience with coordinated or integrated care and medical management desirable.
  6. Must possess strong communication and leadership skills and a commitment to collaboration among varying entities.
  7. Experience writing Transact SQL statements.
  8. Knowledge of Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS).
  9. Experience developing database reports and applications.
  10. Experience providing data analysis support to medical quality improvement initiatives.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

  1. Knowledge of principles and practices of information technology reporting, including query languages, data mining, relational database creation and project management.
  2. Understanding of industry standard reporting datasets and administrative data files, including HCFA and UB claims files, HEDIS reporting datasets, eligibility data, EMR or Health Information Exchange (HIE) extracted data.
  3. Understanding of HIPAA and HITECH requirements for privacy and security of data.
  4. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
  5. Ability to create pivot tables, charts and graphs in MS Excel. Ability to create queries with Microsoft Access.
  6. Ability to configure, manage, and maintain SQL Server databases.
  7. Strong data analytic skills; ability to evaluate and draw appropriate statistical conclusions from data.
  8. Ability to translate data into graphs and charts to facilitate reader’s understanding of information.
  9. Ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization, with physicians, with HCPF. staff, and with executives from other organization.
  10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven technical writing skills.
  11. Ability to work independently with good judgment and discretion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, carrying, sitting, and driving an automobile. Vision and hearing corrected to within normal range. Physical mobility within clinic.

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS:

  • Minimal exposure to infectious diseases.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • On-site preferred, but will consider remote applicants in states other than CA or NY. We cannot sponsor work visas at this time.
  • Occasional evening or weekend work required. Periodic state and national travel.

MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS and SUPPLIES USED:

  • Computer, printer, calculator, fax machine, copier, multi-line phone system, private automobile, and/or cellular phone.

If you are interested, please submit a resume or cover letter to humanresources@siskiyouhealthcenter.com.