GPS Business Analyst III at Medimpact in Remote

GPS Business Analyst III Location: Remote Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) $83,426 - $114,712 - $145,997 “Pay scale information is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any selected candidate or employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, qualifications, and other factors.  A full review of our comprehensive pay and benefits will be discussed at the offer stage with the selected candidate.” This position is not eligible for Sponsorship. MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. is looking for extraordinary people to join our team! Why join MedImpact? Because our success is dependent on you; innovative professionals with top notch skills who thrive on opportunity, high performance, and teamwork. We look for individuals who want to work on a team that cares about making a difference in the value of healthcare. At MedImpact, we deliver leading edge pharmaceutical and technology related solutions that dramatically improve the value of health care. We provide superior outcomes to those we serve through innovative products, systems, and services that provide transparency and promote choice in decision making. Our vision is to set the standard in providing solutions that optimize satisfaction, service, cost, and quality in the healthcare industry. We are the premier Pharmacy Benefits Management solution! Job Description Summary Uses statistical analysis and other data analysis methods to work with leadership team to support internal and external clients. Assists with implementations by extracting, analyzing and reconciling MedImpact’s data to previous vendor’s data, and researches any discrepancies identified. Presents results to internal and external stakeholders, with possible solutions. Sets up and documents parameters for standard reporting packages in accordance with defined reporting protocols and enterprise standards.  Creates ad hoc reports utilizing database and software applications. Gathers requirements for new report and system development, resolves ambiguities and conflicts, ensures requirements are complete, and communicates progress to internal and external customers as necessary. Assists with Sprint Management and testing. Adheres to strict procedural and quality standards, including thorough & accurate documentation and validation protocols.  Relies on experience, judgment, business applications & systems knowledge, and technical skill to plan and accomplish goals. Extent of supervision ranges from moderate, to minimal, to independent based upon demonstrated skill and performance level as defined for the position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Active participant with new client implementations. Assists with identifying data issues and discrepancies. Works with leadership to identify potential data issues through data analysis methods. Develops and executes standard reporting packages and ad hoc information requests.  Utilizes multiple databases while adhering to strict reporting protocols and business standards. Assists with Sprint Management and testing. Writes and maintains detailed documentation of reporting activities including client specifications, expected outcomes, validation methodology & processes, test results, recommendations, version control, configuration design.  Creates and maintains a catalogue of PBM client report offerings. Educates internal staff and customers on the use of reporting tools and how to interpret and use Rebate client reports.  Serves as a subject matter expert and “super user” of reporting tools and provides guidance, explanations, and trouble-shooting support to internal and external customers. Performs routine analysis of data to ensure accuracy and usability of information.  Recommends reporting enhancements; revisions to reporting parameters; and other innovative, value-added modifications to meet the needs of internal and external customers. Utilizes planning, prioritizing, and organizational skills to ensure timely deliverables, high levels of quality, and efficient use of resources to achieve reporting timeliness and accuracy. Actively participates in continued professional development to stay up to date on the latest technical and information management enhancements and reporting best practices. Based upon career path level, completes special projects and assignments (such as leading design reviews, gathering technical requirements, creating statements of work (SOW) for rebate projects, develops standard operation procedures (SOP) for rebate team. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities Client Responsibilities This is an internal and external client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written).  One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience BS/BA and 4+ years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Medicaid reporting experience required. Computer Skills Strong proficiency with MS Office / Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio and Outlook to create complex documents, manage and analyze data. Business user of multiple software applications/processing systems Working knowledge of Oracle, Business Objects, and SQL strongly preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations None required Other Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Medicaid Rebates Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Language Skills Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Composure Decision Quality Organizational Agility Problem Solving Customer Focus Drive for Results Peer Relations Time Management Dealing with Ambiguity Learning on the Fly Political Savvy Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position may regularly be exposed to or encounter moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock or vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Work Location This position works on-site at the San Diego Headquarters or other company location (or from a remote location with management approval based on business requirements). Must provide adequate support to internal clients; be available for regular interactions and coordination of work with other employees, colleagues, clients, or vendors; as well as be available to facilitate effective decisions through collaboration with stakeholders. Working Hours This is an exempt level position requiring the incumbent to work the hours required to fully accomplish job responsibilities and reasonable meet deadlines for work deliverables. The individual must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work nights, weekends or on holidays as required.  Work hours may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business.  Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Travel This position requires domestic travel of up to 10% of the time. The Perks: Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness Programs Paid Time Off / Company Paid Holidays Incentive Compensation 401K with Company match Life and Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Bonus To explore all that MedImpact has to offer, and the greatness you can bring to our teams, please submit your resume to www.medimpact.com/careers MedImpact, is a privately-held pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) headquartered in San Diego, California. Our solutions and services positively influence healthcare outcomes and expenditures, improving the position of our clients in the market. MedImpact offers high-value solutions to payers, providers and consumers of healthcare in the U.S. and foreign markets. Equal Opportunity Employer, Male/Female/Disabilities/Veterans OSHA/ADA: To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.