AZ-Informatics Analyst III

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Overall Short Description

Under limited supervision, the Informatics Analyst performs acquisition, validation, warehousing, and analysis of data, with particular focus on survey, case review, medical and prescription drug claims, eligibility, and related absence, disease management, and disability data. The Informatics Analyst will also assist in designing statistical analysis plans, case selection criteria, and reporting parameters. Initially, the Informatics Analysts primary project responsibility will be analytic support on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) MIDS (Measure & Instrument Development and Support) Proposal, Development, Maintenance and Support of Hospital Clinical Quality Measures for ARRA HITECH.

Essential Functions

  • Proficient in evaluating a wide array of data types, including survey, case review, medical and prescription drug claims, and eligibility data.
  • Proficient in the use of SAS, conducting and interpreting primary analyses, conducting secondary and exploratory analyses, developing appropriate statistical models, determining sample sizes, manipulating complex databases, and tracking and evaluating patterns of care and outcomes.
  • Responsible for generating reports supported by tables and charts and variable text.
  • Upon request, performs critical review and synthesis of the health care literature.
  • Proficient in summarizing the primary literature with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Verifies and ensures the accuracy of all assigned tasks, including the documentation and validation of SAS and other programs. Identifies problem areas and develops effective solutions.
  • Attends and participates in team, project, staff, and training meetings. Ability to make presentations and communicate project results to staff. Represents HSAG in a professional manner at all times.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in public health, related social science, business, economics, math, or statistics. Masters degree preferred.
  • A minimum of five (5) years of recent experience performing health care data analysis using SAS, including experience analyzing eligibility, claims/encounter, provider, health care survey, and other forms of health care data.
  • Experience evaluating systems, with experience evaluating health care systems using a systems' approach.
  • Advanced knowledge of the SAS programming language, including Base SAS, SAS/MACRO, SAS/STAT, and SAS/GRAPH. SAS certification preferred.
  • Experience with relational databases, SQL, and other reporting tools.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and work with multiple teams.
  • Some experience in managing projects, including identifying requirements, determining priorities, and tracking and resolving issues.
  • Ability to type 50 wpm with minimal errors.

    Our immediate benefits package is one of the most generous in the industry. We offer paid holidays and PTO, medical/dental, sick leave, flexible spending account, term life and disability insurance, 401 (k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. Additionally, youll enjoy our business casual dress environment, credit union membership and growth opportunities.

    • Executive Director, Human Resources And Corporate Compliance Officer

    Health Services Advisory Group, Inc.
    Ph: 602.801.6620
    E-mail to: humanresources@hsag.com


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