Risk Adjustment Data Analyst IV - Newark, United States - Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Description

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware

Job Summary:

The Data Analyst leads the technology process for the end to end Risk Adjustment Processing System (RAPS) and Encounter Data Processing System (EDPS) data flow and works within key regulator guidelines for acceptable data submission.

Using SQL and SAS programs lead the gathering of data for submissions Risk Adjustment. As the senior analyst of data, will be responsible for leading the manipulation of large amounts of data and managing data submission with minimum supervision-Lead the coordination with IT and other departments involved in running Edge Server and/or Risk Adjustment data submission, as well as all other mandatory aspects of Risk Adjustment and -Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV)-Oversees the creation of technical documents and high level solution designs-Recommends best practices for delivering business solutions-Leads the development, testing and implementation of system specifications-Oversee the coordination with IT and other departments involved in running Edge Server and/or Risk Adjustment data submission, as well as all other mandatory aspects of Risk Adjustment and Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV)-Interact with RA leadership to create predictive models using information obtained from data mining or analysis-Lead, manage, develop and train less-experienced staff by providing guidance to other analysts and quality review their work-Conduct gap analysis, data collection and validation related to Risk Adjustment activities-Performs other functions as assigned by managementQualifications:BA/BS in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or other strong analytical field required; MS or MA is a plusIT experience strongly preferredActuarial experience and passing of Actuarial exams is a plusRequires 7 years' experience with analytics in health care, insurance or related field; clinical and medical claims data and disease diagnostic coding practice a plusKnowledge of risk adjustment programs for Medicare/Medicaid, or risk mitigation programs under ACA, is a plusStrong analytical skills; experience with relational database and techniquesStrong problem solving skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsExpertise with statistical software tools in order to perform data manipulation and analysisComputer skills:Advanced knowledge in Excel (including pivot tables) and Access requiredAdvanced knowledge of SAS or SQL requiredKnowledge of R and Python is a plus

Salary Range:
$94,900 - $129,570This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case.

Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)Retirement PlansGenerous PTOIncentive PlansWellness ProgramsPaid Volunteer Time OffTuition ReimbursementHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law.

Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.#J-18808-Ljbffr