Statistical Analyst and Health Information Specialist

Statistical Analyst and Health Information Specialist

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4), a state agency that collects, analyzes, and reports health care data, is seeking two positions: a high-level statistical analyst and a health information specialist in the Harrisburg area.

For the Statistical Analyst position, considerable experience using SAS, Microsoft Office, and statistical analysis including mathematical techniques such as regression analysis, non-parametric methods, t and chi-square tests, and analysis of variance are required. Knowledge of SQL, health care, payer claims data, and experience with technical reporting is a plus. A bachelor's degree with coursework in statistics or mathematics is required, and a master's degree is preferred.

For the Health Information Specialist position, a minimum of one-year professional experience in an acute care setting and experience using ICD-10-CM/PCS, MS-DRGs, CPT-4 and HCPCS Level II codes and Microsoft Office are required. Knowledge of CMS inpatient and outpatient prospective payment systems and quality and claims-based program measures along with technical writing experience are pluses. Professional certification in inpatient and outpatient medical coding, or as a clinical documentation specialist, or as a health information administrator/technician from an accredited health information program is required.

PHC4 offers a competitive salary with state benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.