Sr. Analyst, Population Health Mgt

Company: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Location: Somerville
Posted on: May 17, 2023

Job Description:

Sr. Analyst, Population Health Mgt - ( 3233115 ) About Us: As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community by leading innovation across our system. Founded by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Mass General Brigham supports a complete continuum of care including community and specialty hospitals, a managed care organization, a physician network, community health centers, home care and other health-related entities. Several of our hospitals are teaching affiliates of Harvard Medical School, and our system is a national leader in biomedical research.

We're focused on a people-first culture for our system's patients and our professional family. That's why we provide our employees with more ways to achieve their potential. Mass General Brigham is committed to aligning our employees' personal aspirations with projects that match their capabilities and creating a culture that empowers our managers to become trusted mentors. We support each member of our team to own their personal development-and we recognize success at every step.

Our employees use the Mass General Brigham values to govern decisions, actions and behaviors. These values guide how we get our work done: Patients, Affordability, Accountability & Service Commitment, Decisiveness, Innovation & Thoughtful Risk; and how we treat each other: Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity & Respect, Learning, Continuous Improvement & Personal Growth, Teamwork & Collaboration. ROLE SUMMARY / OVERVIEW The Population Health Management (PHM) department at Mass General Brigham aims to deliver health and healthcare for all by translating the evolving needs of the healthcare landscape into innovative solutions to better serve individuals, communities, and organizations. In the healthcare industry, we are in a time like no other. Experts estimate that healthcare will evolve more in the next few years than it has in the last 50 years. We have seen governments, employers, and families struggle in the face of rising healthcare costs and a fragmented healthcare system. Patients and communities need more convenient, more affordable, and higher quality care. We are building a team that can reimagine healthcare and design care models that meet the needs of the people we serve. We are bringing a fresh perspective and a unique approach to create impact for the greater good. By bringing together people from various disciplines and ideas from different industries, we're seeking to address the complex challenges within our healthcare system and leaning forward into a new era of healthcare. The PHM Analytics team is seeking an experienced Senior Analyst. Reporting to the Manager of Analytics, the Senior Analyst will be responsible for conducting analysis and producing reports to generate actionable insights that supports improvements in quality and value of the care of our patients. This person will work collaboratively with other teams within PHM Analytics, PHM and across other departments on data analysis, knowledge sharing, and project development. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support the organization's vision, mission and goals by developing comprehensive approaches to descriptive and comparative data analysis and reporting of value-based performance. Work with a variety of tools (e.g., SAS, SQL, Excel, Tableau, etc.) to access data, write queries, develop programming logic, create dashboards, manipulate, and analyze large datasets. Build and foster relationships with senior leadership/physicians and key stakeholders to understand multifaceted business problems and develop analytical solutions to complex issues to satisfy reporting and analytical needs. Design and deliver analytical findings in a report format or Tableau dashboard, formulate recommendations, and effectively present results to non-analytical audiences. Responsible for completing thorough quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy, reliability, and validity of work Support the development, modification, and validation of new metrics as needed Conduct analysis to examine opportunities for cost containment, utilization optimization and other areas to support MGB's Value-Based Care initiatives Perform other duties as required or assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Fully remote position Diversity Statement As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research. 4+ years of hands-on experience in analytics and reporting in healthcare 3+ years analyzing clinical (preferably Epic) and/or administrative data (e.g., payer claims data or billing data) 4+ years of experience with a statistical package such as SAS or SQL for analysis and reporting. Minimum a bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience in economics, finance, mathematics or business administration strongly preferred. A master's degree in business/health administration, public health, or economics preferred. A combination of education and experience may be substituted for requirements. SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES Knowledge of statistical analysis and multivariate modeling preferred Strong programming skills in SAS and/or SQL, willingness to learn other programming languages as necessary Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with cross functional teams including staff at all levels of the organization Ability to interpret results and effectively communicate/present findings to non-technical audience. Experience with data analysis and reporting, and working knowledge of data visualization (Tableau/Power BI) software is preferred Practical problem-solving abilities, i.e. the ability to formulate hypotheses, test options and move forward in a fast-paced environment Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and collaborate with team members and others throughout the organization Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently and as a member of a team Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to take initiative Attention to details Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. -We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Primary Location MA-Somerville-MGB Assembly Row Work Locations MGB Assembly Row Job Professional/Managerial Organization Mass General Brigham Schedule Full-time Standard Hours 40 Shift Day Job Employee Status Regular

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