Job Summary

This position focuses on creating solutions for complex data analytics (reports and dashboards) to support Geisinger Health Plan Population Health initiatives. Senior analysts compile chronic condition analyses, develop program evaluation solutions, and offer clinical data analysis using claims, clinical electronic health record (EHR), and care management operational systems data. In this role, analysts are responsible for consultation, requirements gathering, development, and analysis of complex workflows and data sources in support of solution development. The position communicates summarized results to stakeholders via written narratives, graphical representations, and presentations when required. Mentors staff on Industry and Health Plan knowledge.

Job Duties

• Produces and provides analytical and technical support for assigned projects using data analysis tools and software.
• Performs complex analyses by utilizing a wide-range of quantitative and qualitative data sets, models, and publications (regulations, guidelines, business rules, reporting requirements and standards).
• Performs initial consultations independently to determine business goals and requirements, functioning as content expert for specific areas of focus on the team.
• Gathers technical specifications, designs, and develops on medium- to large-sized requests independently.
• Designs intuitive analytic solutions (reports and dashboards) offering visualization recommendations to stakeholders based on business goals, requirements, and the intended audience.
• Creates reports that answer multiple related questions as well as reports with linked content, drilldown, and nested parameters; Reports are formatted in a well-organized, easy to understand fashion.
• Analyzes data output to identify and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Develops detailed recommendations and operational strategies to implement changes and present to senior management.
• Requires support of a Lead Analyst or Manager for large projects.
• Provides time/effort estimates for all requests, creates project plan and time/effort estimations on large projects in collaboration with stakeholders and Informatics team members as necessary.
• Builds general knowledge and awareness of Geisinger solution architecture by shadowing and reviewing existing and new components under development.
• Responsible for following data governance and stewardship practices as defined.
• Creates documentation and discovery associated with all analytics solutions.
• Identifies and escalates data quality issues while performing data profiling, testing, and validation.
• Follows all Intake, Fulfillment, and Change Management practices per department procedures and policies.
• Trains and mentors others on skills and competencies required for previous levels of Business Intelligence Analyst.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years, Master's Degree = 6 years).

Position Details

Preferred Qualifications:

• Perform complex analyses using industry standard analytic tools (i.e. Tableau, SAP Business Objects) and leverage multiple data sets including, but not limited to medical claims and clinical electronic health record data; Intermediate to advanced SQL and data extraction skill.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 8 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Skills

Teamwork; Group Problem Solving

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.