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Cambia Health Solutions

Stop Loss Actuary

Portland, OR · On-site

$104K - $171K/yr

Cambia Actuarial and Healthcare Informatics includes over 100 actuaries, consultants, data analysts and statisticians who provide pricing, financial and statistical projections and analysis, risk ...

Cambia Health Solutions

Stop Loss Actuary

Vancouver, WA · Hybrid

$104K - $171K/yr

Cambia Actuarial and Healthcare Informatics includes over 100 actuaries, consultants, data analysts and statisticians who provide pricing, financial and statistical projections and analysis, risk ...

Cambia Health Solutions

Stop Loss Actuary

Portland, OR · Hybrid

$104K - $171K/yr

Cambia Actuarial and Healthcare Informatics includes over 100 actuaries, consultants, data analysts and statisticians who provide pricing, financial and statistical projections and analysis, risk ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level healthcare informatics in Portland, OR is $87,790.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,600.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Entry Level Healthcare Informatics professional, you need a basic understanding of healthcare systems, data analysis, and information management, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in health informatics, information technology, or a related field. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), health information management systems, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or SQL is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with clinical and IT teams. These competencies are important for ensuring accurate data management, supporting clinical decisions, and improving healthcare delivery.

What are some common challenges faced by entry-level professionals in healthcare informatics, and how can they overcome them?

Entry-level professionals in healthcare informatics often encounter challenges such as learning to navigate complex electronic health record (EHR) systems, understanding healthcare regulations (like HIPAA), and effectively communicating with both IT and clinical staff. To overcome these hurdles, new hires should proactively seek mentorship, participate in training sessions, and regularly collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Building a strong foundation in data management and healthcare workflows can also help new professionals adapt quickly and contribute meaningfully to their organizations.

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Entry level healthcare informatics jobs involve supporting the management and analysis of healthcare data, often through the use of electronic health records (EHRs), data entry, and basic data analysis. These roles typically assist in improving healthcare delivery by ensuring accurate patient data collection, helping with system implementations, and supporting clinical staff with technology. Common positions include health informatics technician, data analyst assistant, or EHR specialist. These jobs often require a background in health information technology, computer science, or healthcare, but are designed for those at the beginning of their careers.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Healthcare Informatics job openings in Portland, OR as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,790 per year, or $42.2 per hour.
Stop Loss Actuary

Stop Loss Actuary

Cambia Health Solutions

Portland, OR • On-site

$104K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Cambia Health Solutions rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 31 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

102nd of 259 rated insurance

Job description

Stop Loss Actuary
Work Hybrid (In office 3 days/week) within Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Utah
Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.
Who We Are Looking For:
Every day, Cambia's dedicated team of Actuaries is living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Actuarial team, our Stop Loss Actuary leads and performs technical, analytical, reporting and support functions, collaborating with peers, management, and customers, to help the Cambia Actuarial and Healthcare Informatics departments and the company meet market and financial goals. - all in service of creating a person-focused health care experience.
Cambia seeks a Stop Loss actuary with significant relevant and recent experience to enhance our growing Stop Loss business. This could specifically include Stop Loss pricing, forecasting, data analysis, underwriting support, rate filings, and other projects as necessary.
Cambia Actuarial and Healthcare Informatics includes over 100 actuaries, consultants, data analysts and statisticians who provide pricing, financial and statistical projections and analysis, risk evaluation, research and custom reporting for Cambia's health plans and customers in Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. We ensure our products are appropriately priced, our financial positions are appropriately stated and projected, and our leaders and customers are appropriately informed to make strategic decisions, reflecting the expected risk.
Do you have a passion for serving others and learning new things? Do you thrive as part of a collaborative, caring team? Then this role may be the perfect fit.
What You Bring to Cambia:
Qualifications:
The Stop Loss Actuary would have a bachelor's degree in mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, economics, computer science or related discipline, and at least four years of increasingly responsible actuarial job experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills and Attributes:
  • Completed requirements for Associateship in the Society of Actuaries (ASA), or in process with equivalent actuarial experience.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills; displays curiosity.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of insurance company functions, operations, and data.
  • Effective verbal and written communications.
  • Ability to work independently and in teams, as appropriate, for complex projects with significant risk and financial impacts.
  • Demonstrated technology expertise with Microsoft Office Suite and coding (e.g, SQL, SAS, Alteryx).
  • Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired
  • Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired

What You Will Do at Cambia:
  • Develops new methodologies; recommends methodology, assumptions, or process improvements to team management; may perform actuarial certification duties.
  • Presents results to customers; effectively develops and reviews written responses to complex regulator or customer questions.
  • Demonstrated success with personal and team project management; develops workplans and documentation.
  • Performs peer review of regular and ad hoc work products, following department and team quality assurance standards; understands risk level of work products; ensures compliance with applicable Actuarial Standards of Practice.
  • Effectively manages work and study time; actively manages own development plan.

Work Environment
  • Travel may be required, either locally or out of state
  • May be required to work outside of normal business hours

The expected hiring range for a Actuary Associate is $111,400.00 - $150,700.00, depending on skills, experience, education and training; relevant licensure / certifications; performance history; and work location. The bonus target for this position is 15%. The current full salary range for this role is $104,000.00 - $171,000.00.
About Cambia
Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.
Why Join the Cambia Team?
At Cambia, you can:
  • Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
  • Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
  • Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
  • Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
  • Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.

We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck - and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.
In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include:
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
  • Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
  • Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
  • Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
  • Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
  • Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
  • Commute and parking benefits.

Learn more about our benefits.
We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.
If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email CambiaCareers@cambiahealth.com. Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.

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