Job Title: Data Analyst
Company: NovumHealth
Location: Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area
Description:
The Behavioral Health Data Analyst is responsible for leveraging data to uncover actionable insights that drive clinical, operational, and business decisions. This role requires expertise in healthcare analytics, specifically in interpreting clinical and operational data requests, managing large claims datasets, and developing data visualizations that effectively tell a story to diverse stakeholders. Proficiency with healthcare frameworks such as HEDIS, NCQA, and value-based care metrics is critical to success in this role.




*This is NOT a remote position - Applicants must CURRENTLY reside in Salt Lake City or Surrounding Cities.




Responsibilities

Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to translate requests into actionable queries and analytics that inform decision-making.
Analyze large datasets, including claims data, to uncover trends, identify risks, and generate insights related to cost, utilization, and quality.
Develop dashboards and visualizations in Power BI to present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, tailoring presentations to executive stakeholders when necessary.
Design and implement frameworks for tracking healthcare performance metrics, including HEDIS, NCQA, and value-based care measures.
Perform data cleaning and validation to ensure the accuracy and reliability of datasets.
Create comprehensive reports that combine storytelling with quantitative insights to drive actionable recommendations.
Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement or cost optimization through data analysis.
Support ad hoc requests for data analysis, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of results.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinicians, IT, and operations, to ensure alignment of data analytics with organizational goals.
Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and best practices in healthcare analytics.




Skills

Advanced proficiency in Power BI for developing dashboards and visualizations.
Strong SQL skills for querying relational databases and preparing datasets for analysis.
Experience with data cleaning and working with large, complex datasets.
In-depth understanding of healthcare performance metrics, including HEDIS, NCQA, and value-based care frameworks.
Exceptional storytelling skills to present data in a meaningful way to diverse stakeholders.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to uncover insights and recommend solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to explain complex data findings to non-technical audiences.




Qualifications




Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Health Informatics, or a related field
3+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, with a strong focus on clinical and operational data.
Proven experience with claims data analysis, including familiarity with total cost of care and utilization metrics.




Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Health Informatics, Public Health, or a related field.
Experience with Python or R for advanced analytics and statistical modeling.
Familiarity with Epic or other electronic medical records systems.
Certified Healthcare Data Analyst (CHDA) certification or similar credentials.

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