Health Care Analyst

at  WCB Alberta

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Careers - WCB Alberta
Job Title:
Health Care Analyst
Job Type:
Permanent / Full time
Job Location:
Edmonton, Alberta
Millard Health - Edmonton, AB
Permanent, Full time
Why WCB-Alberta?
We are a team that cares. Over 2,000 people, in four offices located in Edmonton and Calgary, each with unique skill, expertise and perspective that supports our core areas of business. Regardless of specialty, we are a team connected by a shared purpose and value.
As the independent operator and administrator of the province’s Workers’ Compensation Act, we come to work each day committed to over two million workers and over 170,000 Alberta employers. We are inspired by making a positive impact on the lives and businesses that have been impacted by workplace injuries.
Health Care Strategy is looking for an enthusiastic individual who is a team player and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The Health Care Strategy Evaluation team evaluates the performance of all WCB health care services and programs, and promotes evidence-based, outcome-oriented and quality improvement services. You will also play a leading internal role in planning and implementing change initiatives involving business systems and process re-engineering with respect to the WCB’s Health Care Strategy.

Your Health Care Analyst responsibilities:

• Evaluate program and provider performance.
• Design, implement and gather health care evaluation data.
• Prepare reports, analyze data, present and interpret findings, identify implications and performance deficiencies used for decision making by senior leaders, health care consultants, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and report on health care budgets.
• Develop and maintain health care information systems.
• Identify and explore business opportunities in the delivery of health care.
• Respond to evaluation inquires/concerns from interest groups.
• Conduct education with provider groups regarding contract evaluation expectations and data collection.
• Provide support to provider groups and health care consultants to maintain the integration of evaluation procedures with existing service procedures.

Your experience and skills:

• An undergraduate degree preferably in health science, MIS, computer science, social science, statistics, or related field.
• A solid understanding of evaluation methodology combined with 3 to 5 years related experience.
• Proficiency with data and statistical analysis tools (python, SPSS) and data extraction/reporting tools (SQL, Cognos). Knowledge of PowerBI is an asset.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills. Experience preparing reports for senior leadership and general audiences.
• Ability to work within tight timelines and on multiple projects simultaneously with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills with a commitment to providing quality customer service.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to effectively achieve results in a fast-paced team environment.

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities (combination of work from home and physical office) that foster a healthy work-life balance. You’ll work with supportive leaders and skilled professionals in a caring and collaborative work environment. For more information, please see our Employee Handbook, available on our website.
Salary: Grade 11 - $80,762 to $94,976
Final candidates for this position are required to undergo a security clearance as a condition of employment. Successful candidate must reside in Alberta and be able to work in person in our Edmonton office as required by their position. This position requires you to work in-person in our Edmonton Millard Health office.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions and wages.
Please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume to www.wcb.ab.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Closes: November 25, 2024

• Evaluate program and provider performance.
• Design, implement and gather health care evaluation data.
• Prepare reports, analyze data, present and interpret findings, identify implications and performance deficiencies used for decision making by senior leaders, health care consultants, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and report on health care budgets.
• Develop and maintain health care information systems.
• Identify and explore business opportunities in the delivery of health care.
• Respond to evaluation inquires/concerns from interest groups.
• Conduct education with provider groups regarding contract evaluation expectations and data collection.
• Provide support to provider groups and health care consultants to maintain the integration of evaluation procedures with existing service procedures