Senior Analytics Associate

The Senior Analytics Associate at Hopscotch Primary Care is responsible for developing standard reporting packages, executing analyses that inform patient understanding, and supporting the tracking of key care model initiatives. You will play a crucial role in optimizing healthcare costs while ensuring our teams are equipped with necessary insights to improve patient outcomes.

To apply for the Senior Analytics Associate role at Hopscotch Primary Care, candidates typically need a BA/BS in Analytics or a related quantitative discipline. Experience working in a similar position is preferred, but an advanced degree in a relevant field can substitute for lack of experience. Proficiency in Python, Power BI, and Excel is also essential.

The Senior Analytics Associate role is pivotal at Hopscotch Primary Care. By analyzing data trends and outcomes, you’ll help inform strategies that enhance patient care and optimize resource allocation. Your insights will directly contribute to delivering better healthcare solutions for rural communities.

As a Senior Analytics Associate at Hopscotch Primary Care, you will primarily use tools such as Python for coding, Excel for data analysis, and Power BI for data visualization. Familiarity with Palantir Foundry and SQL will also be beneficial in extracting and interpreting data effectively.

At Hopscotch Primary Care, we emphasize a culture of excellence, accountability, and patient service. As a Senior Analytics Associate, you will be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment that values continuous improvement and encourages innovation, making a meaningful impact on healthcare in rural America.

In discussing your experience with data visualization tools during the interview, highlight specific projects where you utilized Power BI or similar software. Explain how you created dashboards to convey complex data, focusing on the outcomes these visualizations achieved for previous teams or initiatives.

When asked about analyzing complex datasets, detail your methodical approach: start with understanding the data needs, then clean, validate, and shape the data as necessary. Highlight the tools you use, such as Python or Excel, and discuss how you identify key insights that drive decision-making.

Discuss any relevant work where you designed reports for financial or healthcare uses. Be specific about the types of models involved, the data sources utilized, and how your reports impacted business decisions or healthcare outcomes. If possible, share numbers or feedback received to illustrate your success.

When discussing a successful project, select an example that shows your analytical skills in action. Describe the project goals, your specific contribution, the data analysis techniques you employed, and the positive outcomes that reinforced the value of analytics in achieving the project objectives.

In your answer, explain your strategy for conflict resolution, emphasizing collaboration and effective communication. Discuss how you would present data clearly and logically to address misunderstandings, facilitate discussions, and arrive at a consensus that serves the organization's best interests.

Focus your answer on the tools you've effectively used, like SQL for querying databases or Python for data manipulation. Explain why you favor these tools, discussing factors like user-friendliness, versatility, or specific features that help enhance your analytical capabilities.

Discuss your methods for ensuring accuracy, such as cross-referencing data, using validation techniques, and peer reviews. Provide an example of a time when your attention to detail directly contributed to a project's integrity or success.

If you have healthcare experience, discuss specific roles or projects you've undertaken, focusing on how you worked with healthcare data, such as payer claims or patient outcomes. If your experience is limited, emphasize your eagerness to learn about healthcare analytics and how your skills are transferable.

Explain your prioritization strategy when juggling multiple projects, focusing on proactive communication with stakeholders, adaptability to changing priorities, and using project management frameworks that help you stay organized and ensure timely project delivery.

In answering this question, reflect on your personal values and how they align with Hopscotch Primary Care's mission to transform healthcare for rural communities. Share your enthusiasm for analytics and how you hope to use your skills to make a profound impact on patient care and the organization’s growth.