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CLINICAL APPLICATIONS CONSULTANT

HealthPlan Data Solutions, Inc
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Reports to: VP of Client Services

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Clinical Applications Consultant will be responsible for communication, both internally and externally, that drives enhanced user experience. The Consultant will communicate with clients and PBMs to gather the necessary data, files and documentation to onboard and maintain clients in the HDS portal. Responsibilities also include internal and external training on reports and user experience in the HDS portal. They will provide both on-site and remote support and expertise to enable the client to maximize the HDS suite of solutions.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train internal and external users on the use of the HDS suite of solutions
• Develop training schedules for new clients
• Explain the information available using the various HDS technology tools and client portal
• Provide clinical and technical support concerning the results produced by the HDS analytical tools.
• Act as subject matter expert on contract compliance and plan performance
• Conceptualize, design, and communicate new reporting requested by the client to the HDS team
• Communicate customer needs to IT and analytics departments
• Act as liaison between teams at HDS to train and onboard new customers
• Manage process of communicating, gathering and linking client data to HDS software
• Maintain thorough knowledge of HDS software and the data required to drive analytics
• Interpret contracts and analytic reports to suggest strategies for clients to create efficiencies, reduce costs & improve health outcomes

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTRIBUTES

• Highly developed critical thinking skills
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with both speed and accuracy
• Highly effective listening and communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office suite
• Experience working with business teams to understand and define problems for analysis
• Strong research, data analysis, and problem-solving skills
• In depth knowledge of the entire pharmacy distribution channel
• Willingness and capability to learn new concepts and tools
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex PBM contract terms and conditions
• Strong deadline orientation
• Demonstrated ability to train clients on HDS applications and industry trends

REQUIRED BACKGROUND

• Degree from an accredited college in a healthcare related field or experience working
In the pharmacy benefits space
• Five years’ experience working for a managed care company, PBM, payer or CIN/ACO
• At least two years of client facing experience.
• Working knowledge of the pharmacy benefit and distribution channels, including an understanding of industry relationships, agreements, pricing, regulatory and legal requirements

HealthPlan Data Solutions, Inc
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Reports to: VP of Pharmacy

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Data Analyst – Pharmacy is responsible for the review and critical analysis of customer claims data. Using HDS proprietary software tools, the Data Analyst will review claims files, run scans, analyze results produced, create reports, and present findings.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with our clients and channel partners to develop effective reporting and needed analytics
• Compile, analyze, and validate healthcare information using various technology tools and databases to deliver actionable report
• Prepare deliverables and dashboards linked to detailed data
• Perform complex data extractions and manipulations
• Conceptualize, design, and validate reports to meet routine needs. Ensure the data is methodologically and statistically sound and accurate
• Work with IT to automate reports.
• Monitor, analyze & present operational trends and pharmacy drug utilization to develop & suggest strategies to create efficiencies, reduce costs & improve health outcomes
• Perform any other job-related instructions, as required.
• Create, maintain, and update portal database tables as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTRIBUTES

• Highly developed critical thinking skills
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Capacity and commitment to learn pharmacy industry concepts and terminology
• Demonstrated ability to work with both speed and accuracy
• Highly effective listening and communication skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office suite
• Highly proficient in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, V Look Ups, Power Query) and SQL
• Experience working with business teams to understand and define problems for analysis
• Experience with analytical techniques used for data analysis, exploration, and forecasting
• Proficiency with Tableau or other data visualization tools

REQUIRED BACKGROUND

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or scientific discipline
• 3 to 5 years of progressive work experience in a data analysis role
• 2+ years in a pharmacy related analysis role is strongly preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry, terms, and concepts
• Formal program management skills preferred
• SQL proficiency is preferred
• Experience with or knowledge of managed care is strongly preferred

As Director of Product, you will have the opportunity to help craft the vision, strategy, and delivery of all HDS products and own  our product roadmap.  Your combination of business acumen, deep experience driving full PLM, and technical understanding will be leveraged as HDS refines current product offerings and develops new solutions for the pharmacy payment Eco-space.   You will be called upon to define products, measure the market, analyze buy/build, identify customer requirements, manage the project lifecycle, and develop the go to market strategy.

If you possess the required skills, knowledge, attributes, and background highlighted below, let’s talk.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes

• Drive to create groundbreaking products, and create exponential success as part of a high performing team
• Ability to effectively influence teams across a variety of functional roles
• Past track record of recruiting and developing a high performing product team
• Passionate about the customers and demonstrated experience building  relationships with them
• Experience analyzing and interpreting customer needs and market trends
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading deeply technical product plans and aligning business strategy and technology delivery
• Proven strategic thinker who has the vision to conceptualize and develop next generation solutions
• Outstanding organizational skills – can plan, prioritize and multi-task
• Proven track record of building highly scalable products that customers love
• Deep understanding and perspective on emerging technologies and how they shape and inform next-generation products

Required Background

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, engineering, health informatics, healthcare or marketing or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience working in product leadership roles, ideally in high growth healthcare related SaaS organizations