Job Location: Columbia, SC
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Posting Number:
STA01091PO22
Classification Title
Research Associate
Internal Title
Health Care Data Analyst
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
College of Social Work
Department
COSW Institute for Families in Society
Band
Unclassified
Salary Commensurate With Qualifications.
Advertised Minimum Salary :
Advertised Salary Range
$55,000-$65,000
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type Of Staff Position
Research Grant (RGP)
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Other Professional
About University Of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Diversity Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefit Eligibility Type
Research Grant (RGP)
South Carolina Retirement
Yes
State Insurance Programs
Yes
Annual Leave
Yes
Sick Leave
Yes
Advertised Job Summary
The Research Associate/Health Care Data Analyst provides high-level professional claims analytics work related to Medicaid and conducts quantitative analyses supporting health care projects and research activities. Our expert team includes an interdisciplinary team of researchers, policy analysts, biostatisticians, data scientists, and data visualization specialists who conduct research, evaluation, and policy analysis to support health care and delivery system reform, as well as health services, evaluation, maternal and child health, big data analytics, data visualization, and health policy initiatives. The Institute is devoted to transforming health systems through actionable cross-disciplinary and collaborative research. This position will lead the ongoing development and maintenance of IFS’s analytic and data management systems. Position is located in Columbia, SC.
Minimum Qualifications (Classified And Unclassified Positions)
- Master’s Degree in public health or related field and 3 years of experience in health services research, public health or healthcare
- Experience with large relational database administration
- Demonstrated experience in healthcare claims data management and analysis, such as Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance data
- Strong proficiency in SAS
- Experience working with ETL processes
- Ability to work within a SAS-based Decision Support System
- Interest in public health or issues relevant to health services research and health program/policy evaluation
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions and maintain thorough documentation of the decision-making process
- Exemplary communication skills and ability to effectively communicate complicated processes to diverse audiences
- Strong commitment to rigorous research methods, objectivity and accuracy of findings, and reproducibility of results
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of structuring data for Tableau
- Knowledge of R/Python or other scripting language
- Strong knowledge of SQL
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated skills in data management and analysis with working understanding of appropriate tools to describe, find patterns in, and develop understanding of the data.Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.Proven ability to conceptualize and complete complex projects with thorough documentation and demonstration of applied logic.Ability to problem-solve and complete projects within established timeframes.
Safety Sensitive Or Security Sensitive
No
Hazardous Weather Category
Non-Essential
Number Of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
07/22/2022
Job Close Date
10/31/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions To Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by October 31, 2022
Quicklink For Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/125471
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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