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Population Health Pharmacist

Plano, TX · On-site

$54.50 - $65.50/hr

The Population Health Pharmacist for Stellus Rx will help our communities thrive as a key member of ... This role involves leveraging pharmaceutical expertise, data analysis, and managerial skills to ...

Population Health Pharmacist

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$56.75 - $68.25/hr

Collaborates with PHSO analytics to measure to evaluate the effectiveness of PHSO medication ... or population health * Familiarity with CMS STARS and HEDIS measures * Ability to analyze and ...

Population Health Pharmacist

Centralia, IA · On-site

$50.50 - $60.75/hr

Collaborates with PHSO analytics to measure to evaluate the effectiveness of PHSO medication ... or population health * Familiarity with CMS STARS and HEDIS measures * Ability to analyze and ...

Population Health Pharmacist

Centralia, IA · On-site

$50.50 - $60.75/hr

Collaborates with PHSO analytics to measure to evaluate the effectiveness of PHSO medication ... or population health * Familiarity with CMS STARS and HEDIS measures * Ability to analyze and ...

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How much do population health analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for population health analyst in the United States is $73,261.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Population Health Analyst?

As a Population Health Analyst, your daily tasks often include collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets related to patient outcomes, healthcare utilization, and community health trends. You may be responsible for preparing reports, visualizations, and presentations that communicate key findings to clinical teams, administrators, or policy makers. Collaboration is common, as you'll work closely with data scientists, healthcare providers, and public health professionals to support population health initiatives. This role requires continuous learning to keep up with evolving data tools and healthcare regulations, making it both dynamic and impactful.

What is a Population Health Analyst job?

A Population Health Analyst collects, analyzes, and interprets healthcare data to identify trends, measure outcomes, and support decision-making aimed at improving community health. They work with large datasets from electronic health records, claims data, and public health sources to assess risk factors and disparities. Their insights help healthcare organizations, government agencies, and policymakers develop strategies to enhance population health and reduce costs. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in data visualization tools, and knowledge of epidemiology are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Population Health Analyst position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Population Health Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, proficiency in epidemiology and biostatistics, and a relevant degree such as public health, statistics, or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis tools like SQL, SAS, R, or Tableau, and knowledge of healthcare databases and reporting systems are often required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to interpret and present complex data to diverse stakeholders are essential soft skills. These competencies are crucial for extracting actionable insights from health data to inform decision-making and improve population health outcomes.

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Population Health Data Analyst (Full Time)

Population Health Data Analyst (Full Time)

The Iowa Clinic

West Des Moines, IA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Description
Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You're in the right place.
Healthcare here is different - we're locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa.
By working at The Iowa Clinic, you'll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we're committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place.
Think you've got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading...
A day in the life...
Wondering what a day in the life of a Population Health Data Analyst at The Iowa Clinic might look like?
The Population Health Data Analyst leads key strategic analytical projects for the organization, focused on population health, value-based care, quality, and medical cost. This includes but is not limited to building high impact business intelligence dashboards and reports, processing multiple complex datasets, and completing complex analytics and data mining projects. Strong communication skills will also be required to optimize communication across stakeholders, including ensuring all projects are delivered in a clear and impactful manner. The Population Health Data Analyst will need to be a team player, but also a self-starter who can work independently, show curiosity, and demonstrate initiative to own complex projects.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Demonstrates ability to consistently meet expectations with minimal supervision while working in-person.
  • Develop reporting, analysis, and support for presentations, dashboards, and projects delivered in a timely manner, following internal reporting standards.
  • Collects, cleans, and prepares data from internal and external sources for use in building reports, models, and analyses.
  • Creates, maintains and trouble shoots data queries.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all patient and corporate/physician financial information.
  • Promotes a positive, professional image of The Iowa Clinic Management Company and The Iowa Clinic both internally and externally.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Critical thinker and self-starter who embraces change and can lead innovation in data processing, reporting and analytics with excellent verbal and communication skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail including reconciliation and validation, ability to prioritize and multitask while meeting deadlines
  • Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with all levels of staff and leadership, including helping to scope leadership requests and deliver desired results
  • Team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency with business intelligence tools including Tableau, Power BI or related tools

Education: Bachelor's degree in analytics, statistics, mathematics, engineering
or a related field.
Licensure/Certification: None
Work Experience:
  • Over three years of previous experience in healthcare analytics or related field.
  • Experience working with healthcare data, including but not limited to electronic medical records (EMR), claims, health plan payer files, scheduling, billing, provider rosters, patient rosters, and more.
  • Experience building dashboards and data processing with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or a similar tool.
  • Experience with data coding languages such as Python, R, SQL or related tools.
  • Experience leading complex business analyses, including working with business leaders to understand objectives and delivering results in clear and impactful outputs.
  • Demonstrated experience with data reporting, querying, and manipulation of large data sets

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What's in it for you
  • One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
  • Employee incentives to share in the Clinic's success
  • Generous PTO accruals
  • and paid holidays
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
  • Training and development programs
  • Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night... we could go on and on
  • Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions
  • Employee rewards and recognition program
  • Health and wellness program with up to $350/year in incentives
  • Employee feedback surveys
  • All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication

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