Associate Biostatistical Research Analyst Job

Employer Name: BlueCross and BlueShield of Tennessee	SpiderID: 2890065
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee	Date Posted: 9/14/2009
Wage:	Category: Biotech
Job Code: 0901086
Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:

The mission of the Medical Informatics Division (MI) is to support all BCBST business units by conducting research, and developing tools and processes that improve the outcomes, quality, access to, cost and utilization and management of health care to BCBST members. MI achieves this mission through health services and other types of research designed to (1) improve clinical practice, (2) improve BCBST's ability to provide access to and deliver high quality, high-value health care, and (3) provide policy makers with the ability to assess the impact of system changes on outcomes, quality, access, cost, and use of health care resources. The candidate chosen for this position will serve to support the mission of the MI division.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will work closely with senior researchers and business unit staff to support the MI mission through the following major activities:

• Provider Profiling
• Network Evaluation
• Transparency and Pay for Performance Programs
• Clinical Program Evaluation
• Research Studies
• Population Assessment
• Statistical Analysis
• Outcomes Assessment
• Report and Tool Development
• Utilization and Cost Studies

1. Assist the senior researchers with developing the above-mentioned activities and programs.
2. Be responsible for maintaining production of reports related to the above-mentioned activities.
3. Produce visual explanations and conduct research studies related to the above-mentioned activities.

Please apply via our career site at:

https://www.bcbst.com/about/careers/openings/

Job Requirements:

• Minimum acceptable qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a quantitative/research discipline and two or more years of managed health care experience or an advanced degree in a quantitative/research discipline;
• Have experience in the application of modern statistical design and research techniques to health-related data;
• Have a strong interest in statistical and research methodology;
• Strong abilities in the use of SAS and other computational software for statistical analysis.
• Teamwork and leadership qualities are a plus.

Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required:
Education Required:
Overnight Travel:
Vacation Time:

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Relocation Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Offers Sponsorship for U.S. Visa, Casual Dress, Company Cafeteria

Contact Information:

Contact Name: BlueCross and BlueShield of Tennessee	Company Type: Employer
Company: BlueCross and BlueShield of Tennessee

City: Chattanooga
State: Tennessee
Zip:

Web Site: http://www.bcbst.com