Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Performs innovative data management, data analyses, and statistical analyses on large administrative healthcare databases using statistical packages such as SAS and Stata. Assists investigators in the design and analysis of health services research studies. May be required to assume major analytics responsibilities on large projects.
This position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work status. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities Performs data analysis and data management using the best methodologies as implemented in statistical packages (SAS, SQL, Stata, R). Manages and analyzes large Medicare claims and other administrative healthcare datasets. Implements health services research studies using statistical and econometric methods. Advises, consults, and assists investigators in data management, analytics, and statistical analyses of large health services research studies using administrative and survey data. Assists in data base design, implementation and maintenance of data collected over time for research purposes, including acquisition, editing and reporting. Assumes major/exclusive analytics responsibilities on large projects. May help train and/or supervise other staff. Performs research-related activities with limited supervision, including but not limited to: Prioritizing and timely delivery of statistical analyses. Report writing. Generation of tables and graphs. Providing publication-quality material to investigators for manuscripts and grants. Preferred Qualifications Masterâ™s degree in biostatistics, health services research, health economics or other related quantitative discipline. Three to five years of full-time work experience in health services research using complex statistical methods with SAS, SQL, Stata, and R programming languages to link and analyze large medical claims databases. Expert in SAS and SQL programming, as well as Stata or R. Expert in management and analysis of large healthcare claims and other administrative databases. Advanced methodological training in statistics and/or econometrics. Prior experience in conducting health services research studies. Analytical, quantitative, and verbal reasoning and problem-solving skills. Required Qualifications Bachelorâ™s degree and three years of related experience; a combination of college education and/or relevant experience equaling seven years may substitute for this requirement.
Grade G13 Salary Range $64,700.00 - $110,500.00 / Annually
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Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
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WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
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