Data Analyst

Summary

Assist in providing client facing reporting for the Align Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and Align Provider Network (PSAO) segment of SPS Health. Reporting directly to the Director on data analytics, this team member will be tasked with working closely with the Client Services Team in delivering continued value-add solutions to the Align customer base. A deep understanding of the LTC operations and service model will be a key driver for success in this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Optimize reporting capabilities to deliver best-in-class reporting and insight into the Align segment customer base.
• Work closely with the Client Services Team and Data Analytics team to quickly and efficiently respond to client requests for data analysis.
• Understand the value proposition of LTC pharmacies and their downstream customers (Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Correctional Facilities, Group Home, among others) to enhance their service offerings.
• Assist Data Analytics Team with monthly deliverables to client base.
• Assist in updating automated access for the client services team.
• Assist the client service steam with quarterly business reviews and continuing to enhance the offerings that are being delivered to the customer base.
• Follow company policies and procedures in the course of all daily work activities.
• Thrives on change while remaining highly motivated, optimistic and coachable.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related experience. Previous LTC pharmacy experience is preferred but not required. Experience with pharmacy claims and general pharmacy payer mix is preferred but not required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Competency in Excel (macros, pivot tables, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large data sets and apply statistics.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build solid relationships with individuals at all levels, in multiple geographies and business functions, both internally and externally.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Tableau a plus.
• Solid interpersonal skills with aptitude and drive to learn the inner-workings of business operations.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, manuals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints. Ability to effectively present information to top management, coworkers and/or boards of directors. Basic Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills required with a basic knowledge and understanding of underwriting principals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “Occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more working time.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee would rarely need to lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The position is primarily hybrid. Office presence 2 times per week is required. Hybrid remote work is available with proven ability to work independently and efficiently.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work inherent for the occupation.

EEO Statement

SPS Health, LLC, LithiaRx, LLC, and all its affiliates, are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.