Alternative Payment Models Data Scientist

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is dedicated to enhancing healthcare cost strategies through data analysis. The Medical Economics team's Data Scientist will play a pivotal role in supporting provider reimbursement initiatives. This role requires collaboration with various departments to strategize and improve reimbursement models.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Analyze complex datasets to derive insights and recommendations.
• Develop and enhance predictive models using machine learning techniques.
• Create data visualizations to communicate insights effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address their data needs.
• Ensure data quality and manage data collection and preparation processes.
• Stay updated with industry trends to enhance analysis capabilities.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Incentive pay program (EPIP)
• Health/Vision/Dental insurance
• 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Fertility/Adoption assistance
• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
• 5% 401(k) plan matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & fitness benefits

This role requires you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Experience with data warehouse structures and data modeling
• Proficiency in Python or R
• Experience with data manipulation tools like SQL
• Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI

You would benefit from having:

• Master’s degree
• Experience with alternative payment models
• Knowledge of healthcare delivery systems

This role offers flexible work options with the requirement that employees be based in Kansas or Missouri. The company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.