HYBRID – Healthcare Data Analytics Specialist – Two Positions (Health Services Policy Specialist)

Organization

: MedicaidAgency Contact Name and Information: [email protected]

Unposting Date

: Nov 27, 2024, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location

: Lazarus 5 50 West Town Street  Columbus 43215

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $36.83/hour

Schedule

: Full-timeWork Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pmClassified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: 1199 

Primary Job Skill

: Data AnalyticsTechnical Skills: Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Health AdministrationProfessional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, InnovationPrimary Technology: Not Applicable Agency Overview

THIS POSITION MAY BE TELEWORK ELIGIBLE ON A HYBRID BASIS

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.

• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.

• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.

• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.

• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

Job Description

What You Will Do at ODM:

Office: Data & Integrated Systems

Bureau: Strategic & Performance Analytics

Classification: Health Services Policy Specialist (PN 20101916 & 20101983)

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking three analytics professionals to be part of ODM’s Bureau of Strategic & Performance Analytics. These positions will be cross disciplinary and provide the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the development of new processes that inform the health care of millions of Ohioans. The positions available are below:

State Directed Payment (SDP) Analytics Specialist (PN 20101916) –

• supports the development of SDP reports

• collaborates with Fiscal and Policy to design, create, and maintain routine reporting on provider participation, member attribution, and claims activity related to SDPs

• designs, studies, and conducts research projects regarding SDP program and policies including reporting requirement set out by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

• provides consultation services and analytical assistance to provider organizations involved in SDP Program

• supports strategic planning, policy development, reporting, and program evaluation for ODM activities

• experience with SQL and SAS preferred, but not required

Data Visualization Specialist (PN 20101983) –

• provides analytic support for strategic planning, policy development, and program evaluation for ODM healthcare services

• assists in communication of data and metrics to a variety of stakeholders as part of ODM’s Dashboarding Analytics Team

• attends meetings to assist in the development of tools, metrics, dashboards, and models to aid policy decision-making

• develops and implements scalable analytics reporting using analytics software such as SAS and Tableau

• establishes standards for data consistency and analytic support

The ideal candidates will be familiar with relational databases and demonstrate experience with data analysis. Those from a variety of backgrounds including but not limited to public health, public administration, business administration, information technology, informatics, data analytics, sociology, and political science are encouraged to apply.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core coursework & 12 mos. exp. in one of following: health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics, public health, or comparable field; 2 yrs. exp. in health services research &/or health policy analysis; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications with emphasis on relational data bases, use of computer hardware, software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis.

-Or completion of graduate core coursework in health services administration, mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, public administration, allied health sciences, nursing, economics or comparable field; 2 yrs. exp. in health services research &/or health policy analysis; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in use of computer programs/applications with emphasis on relational data bases, use of computer hardware, software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis & graphics presentation & word processing; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in multiple regression or multivariate analysis.

-Or 2 yrs. exp. as Health Services Analyst, 65211.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Data Analytics

Technical Skills: Health Administration, Data Modeling, Data Visualization

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Innovation

Supplemental Information

Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or union contract.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license from state of residence.

Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore, please provide detail in the work experience section of your application.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.