Healthcare AnalystOur mission is to service with integrity as both an employer of choice to our associates and a strategic partner to our clients.IRI's vision is to become an industry leading staffing services organization by maintaining ethical business practices, a passion for customer service, a commitment to quality, and our continued efforts to exceed expectations.Job DescriptionJob Title: Healthcare Analyst Location: Birmingham, AL Duration: Permanent PositionEssential Functions: The Health Care Analyst I position is responsible for analyzing health care data related to our networks, claims, utilization, pre-certifications, care management activities and supporting the development and implementation of utilization management strategies. The Health Care Analyst I position supports Health Management by performing analysis as it relates to healthcare utilization and quality, including analytical design, data gathering, analysis, etc. The position will create and publish periodic reports, as well as any necessary ad hoc reports that fulfill corporate initiatives and meet the obligations to employer groups, providers, executives, and other internal customers. Presentation, communication and organizational skills are critical aspects of the position. The capability of thinking and acting independently, as well strong analytical problem solving, is important to the success of this position.Requirements/Certifications: Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, or other quantitative discipline. Minimum of one year of related business experience. Demonstrated contemporary experience analyzing data sets using SQL, MS Access, Crystal Reports, Excel, Advantage Suite or Tableau. Knowledge in data access, use of database tools, database analysis, primary keys, indexing, data integrity issues. Knowledge of Healthcare Measurement research methodologies, statistics and/or mathematics, and technical writing. Proficiency with common query/analytic/visualization tools such as SQL, SAS, Access, Crystal Reports, Tableau. Experience in a position interpreting and communicating information orally and written. Experience in a position that requires research, critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to prioritize, meet stringent deadlines, and manage changing priorities. Strong communication skills. Experience communicating with all level of staff, management, and other decision makers. SQL experience a must/analyzing data sets.