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Senior Research Analyst (Pharmacy) - Hybrid (PA/NJ/DE)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 25 days ago

    Highlights

    Experience analyzing large datasets, demonstrable technical experience and data management skills including data extraction, data scrubbing and data transformation with an emphasis on the ability to perform QA and reasonableness checks. While associates may work remotely on our designated remote days, the work must be performed in the Tri-State Area of Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPhiladelphia, PA
    IndustryInsurance
    Company Size2,000 to 2,499 employees
    Websitehttps://www.bcbs.com/about-us/careers

    Description

    Our organization is looking for dynamic individuals who love to learn, thrive on innovation, and are open to exploring new ways to achieve our goals. If this describes you, we want to speak with you. You can help us achieve our vision to lead nationally in innovating equitable whole-person health. Our organization is looking for dynamic individuals who love to learn, thrive on innovation, and are open to exploring new ways to achieve our goals. If this describes you, we want to speak with you. You can help us achieve our vision to lead nationally in innovating equitable whole-person health.

    Responsibilities

    • Provide reporting and analysis to support clinical pharmacy initiatives utilizing health insurance claims and membership data
    • Summarize, interpret and present results in a clear, concise manner for clients
    • Create visuals and dashboards to deliver insights to clients and stakeholders
    • Translate business requirements into actionable ad hoc and routine reports
    • Identify trends within utilization and cost, identifying outliers and abnormalities comparing to industry trends and benchmarks
    • Identify opportunities for efficiencies in reporting and analysis and implement automated reporting when appropriate

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in mathematics, public health, epidemiology, health care, statistics or related quantitative area.
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience. Health care industry experience preferred
    • Knowledge of SQL / R programming skills with emphasis in large datasets required
    • Experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
    • Experience with advanced reporting tools such as SSRS and Tableau preferred
    • Experience analyzing large datasets, demonstrable technical experience and data management skills including data extraction, data scrubbing and data transformation with an emphasis on the ability to perform QA and reasonableness checks
    • Willing to work in a team atmosphere and to collaborate with others
    • Background in pharmacy or other healthcare data preferred
    • Independently motivated to drive projects forward
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills

    Hybrid

    Independence has implemented a "Hybrid" model which consists of Associates working in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) and remotely 2 days a week (Monday & Friday). This role is designated as a role that fits into the "Hybrid" model. While associates may work remotely on our designated remote days, the work must be performed in the Tri-State Area of Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania.

    IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

    Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.

    About Company

    At the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), we provide business strategy, technical support and consulting expertise to 36 Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies across the nation, employing more than 1,000 of the best strategic thinkers in the industry. We are a Brand manager that sets quality control standards for the 36 independent companies that use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Brands, and we serve as a trade association that represents these Blue companies. It is through our involvement that the Blues companies share a united vision and strategy while also benefiting from the local strength of all member companies.

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