Medicaid Healthcare Data and Statistical Analyst

Have the work/life balance you need with a Monday-Friday schedule and a supportive hybrid work environment. Eleven paid state holidays, in addition to a robust benefits package.

The Medicaid Healthcare Data & Statistical Analyst position is part of DVHA's Data Management and Analysis unit. This team provides data analysis, distribution of Medicaid data extracts to contractors supporting our programs, and reporting to regulatory agencies, the legislature, and other stakeholders. We provide mandatory federal reporting to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and deliver routine data feeds to Vermont Healthcare Claims Uniform Reporting and Evaluations System (VHCURES). Our team develops the annual Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Sets (HEDIS) data extracts to allow quality comparisons with Medicaid programs nationwide. The Vermont Chronic Care Initiative (VCCI) depends on our provision of weekly claims and monthly eligibility data for Care Coordination and new member outreach. Data analysts in this team respond to `ad hoc' data requests from DVHA staff and other AHS departments and state agencies.

The team actively supports initiatives around performance measures, performance improvement projects, and large-scale efforts to modernize Medicaid database systems. The analyst collaborates on designing, developing, and implementing change processes to encourage beneficiary and provider coordination and cooperation. Example subject matter of these performance projects includes Breast Cancer Screening, Initiation and Engagement of Alcohol and Other Drug Dependence Treatment, Hypertension, Diabetes control and clinical outreach to those newly subscribed to Medicaid.

The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)'s mission is to improve Vermonters' health and well-being by providing access to high-quality, cost-effective health care. We have identified three priorities that support our mission: Advancing value-based payments, modernizing information technology infrastructure, and operational performance improvement. Our department commits to executing our responsibilities and priorities while adhering to three core values: Transparency, Integrity and Service.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
As part of our values of transparency, integrity, and service, we are committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as part of our person-centered culture. We actively celebrate our colleagues' and future colleagues' different abilities, racial identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported here.

Our State:
Vermont is a "small but mighty" state. We are ranked as one of the top 10 states to raise a family in 2022. We are nationwide leaders for progressive social and educational policies. We are in Northern New England, 1.5 hours from Montreal and 3.5 hours from Boston. We have beautiful Lake Champlain, the Green Mountains, and year-round outdoor activities.

Telework:
The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) supports a hybrid work environment. Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit. We believe a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and greater work/life balance.

This position, Medicaid Healthcare Data and Statistical Analyst (Job Requisition #52169), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contactjohn.gauthier@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Work is performed in a standard office setting, but travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Evening and weekend work may be necessary.

Master's degree in public health, health care administration, public administration, statistics, business administration or related field with academic work in statistics and health care-related research AND two (2) years experience in statistical, business or public administration, or health care services where the duties included any combination of analytical work and statistics.

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Bachelor's degree in public health, health care administration, public administration, statistics, business administration or related field with academic work in statistics and health care-related research AND four (4) years experience in statistical, business or public administration, or health care services where the duties included any combination of analytical work and statistics.

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Six (6) years years experience in statistical, business or public administration, or health care services where the duties included any combination of analytical work and statistics.

Advanced proficiency in data analytics using statistical packages and database management applications with complex data sets.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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