Epidemiologist

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Detroit, MI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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Full-time

Competitive Total Compensation Package

Overview: <p><strong>Involved in advanced analytics in support of conceptualization, design and evaluation of BCBSM clinical programs, such as the largest Patient-Centered-Medical Home initiative in the nation and numerous pay-for-performance initiatives.</strong></p>
Responsibilities: <p>Design and implement epidemiologic studies to understand disease burden in BCBSM insured population and health care services being utilized for disease diagnosis and treatment.&nbsp; Identify opportunities for clinical programs.&nbsp; Assist in the planning and implementation of clinical programs to prevent and control diseases and to improve quality and efficiency of care delivered to BCBSM insured population.&nbsp; Design and implement epidemiologic studies to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical programs.&nbsp; Prepare presentations and technical reports in a clear and concise manner to communicate finding from epidemiologic studies to management, providers and other interested parties.&nbsp; Disseminate research results through presentations to scientific and professional groups and through publications in scientific and professional journals.&nbsp; Provides consultation to Michigan providers, physician organization and other interested groups.&nbsp; Other duties may be assigned.&nbsp;</p>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Master's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Administration or other related field</li> <li>At least two (2) years experience in Epidemiology or related field</li> <li>Knowledge of complex epidemiologic and surveillance methods</li> <li>Knowledge of current concepts of population health manage, program evaluation and needs assessment</li> <li>Knowledge of health insurance and health care industry in general, more specific about BCBSM business, products and programs.</li> <li>Must possess a working knowledge and understanding of how physicians and other providers practice can vary.</li> <li>Ability to write reports for internal and external customers.</li> <li>Ability to function independently, manage multiple tasks and work effectively under minimal supervision.</li> <li>Working knowledge of PC and mainframe applications and computer systems.</li> <li>Ability to present and defend work findings and decisions under the stress of conflict and challenges while maintaining a professional image.</li> <li>Strong analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Strong working knowledge of data languages such as SAS or SQL.</li> </ul>