Description
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a Full Time Business Analyst I to support the Administration Research Department!
This position will work 8am-5pm. This is a 100% remote opportunity! Hours are subject to change based on business needs.
Purpose:
This role is responsible for comprehensive analysis of data and information for various UPMC products. Business Analyst I takes a leadership role in the enhancement, development, documentation, and communication of identified variances. To successfully perform the role the Business Analyst I must understand the causes of financial & clinical trends and anomalies. The Business Analyst I must use their knowledge and understanding of financial, clinical and other information generated by numerous sources to identify opportunities to improve clinical and financial performance. Furthermore, the position requires the ability to articulate these opportunities to internal and external audiences, implement the solutions, and track and monitor progress. These functions must be done while also weighing the practical considerations and potential barriers that need to be overcome to successfully implement new programs and processes.
- Minimum of bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, statistics, health care, management or a related field required
- Minimum of two years experience in financial and/or medical analysis. Experience may include relevant experience in an academic setting.
- Experience in health care insurance or health care industry preferred, but those with relevant experience in other industries will be considered. Post-award grant management experience preferred
- Strong computer skills are a given, with working knowledge in Excel, SQL programming tools, and/or other financial & statistical software packages such as SAS or SPSSPerson must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, enthusiasm and initiative on a daily basis.
- Ability to analyze financial & clinical results and to comprehend forecasting models. Knowledge of all products and benefit designs of UPMC Health Plan insurance offerings, across all lines of business.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
Responsibilities:
- Identify trends in expenses, utilization, medical quality, and other areas;
- Meet deadlines and turnaround times set by managers and department director (these deadlines and turnaround times will, at times, require the employee to work until the project is completed, meaning extended daily work hours, extended work weeks, or both)
- Perform statistical analyses, and then be able to explain this analysis to a non-technical audience of both internal and external customers and, at times, senior management;
- Investigate variances and derive solutions to cost increases and quality issues;
- Manage special projects
- Perform cost/benefit analysis
- Monitor UPMC operating performance against regional, national and international benchmarks
Qualifications
- Minimum of bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, statistics, health care, management or a related field required
- Minimum of two years experience in financial and/or medical analysis. Experience may include relevant experience in an academic setting.
- Experience in health care insurance or health care industry preferred, but those with relevant experience in other industries will be considered. Post-award grant management experience preferred
- Strong computer skills are a given, with working knowledge in Excel, SQL programming tools, and/or other financial & statistical software packages such as SAS or SPSSPerson must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, enthusiasm and initiative on a daily basis.
- Ability to analyze financial & clinical results and to comprehend forecasting models. Knowledge of all products and benefit designs of UPMC Health Plan insurance offerings, across all lines of business.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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