Massachusetts Information Technology Jobs

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Manages the operation of an internal consulting organization focused on informatics support of internal business organizations and/or relationships with external providers or provider organizations. The successful candidate will manage a team that works with our provider stakeholders to identify insights to improve their performance in value based reimbursement programs. Ensure that staff members execute their work according to defined processes. Staff a team to ensure the appropriate mix of consulting, analytic, and support functions. Ensure that team contributes to and utilizes assets from the portfolio. Execute consulting model to effectively solve problems, identify insights, and pursue opportunities in partnerships.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, organizes, staffs, directs and controls the day-to-day operations of the department; develops and implements policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.

• Performs management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.

• Provides leadership for analytic efforts, including complex studies, simulations, testing, etc. to solve unique problems or questions identified by executive management and various business unit partners.

• Develops and implements business plans, policies, and procedures related to providing business intelligence solutions. Manage implementation and administration of business intelligence reporting tools.

• Monitors and report out to management on the status of departmental projects: anticipates and identifies issues that could inhibit achieving the project goals and objectives, and implementing corrective actions and mitigation strategies.

• Other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Information Technology or other related area.

• 5 years of experience in healthcare informatics, analytics, business intelligence or statistics with responsibility for:

• Consultation and application of analytic capabilities in the solution of business problems

• Project management

• Leadership of professional analytic staff in a business, clinical or technology function

• 5 years of experience solving business, financial and/or clinical problems. This includes using technologies and analytical methodologies, preparation of related recommendations and presentations of findings to various levels of management and external parties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task with a wide spectrum of issues

• Possess sound PC skills, including Microsoft Office

• Proficient in database design and management applications

• Possess expertise in the deployment and use of query tools, such as SAS and SQL

• Working knowledge of application development lifecycle, advanced analytical methodologies, business intelligence tools and infrastructure and overall system support

• Management experience or similar experience in a supervisory capacity or role

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Remote

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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Req ID: J211488