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Utilization Analyst Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Senior Financial Operations Analyst

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$88K - $109K/yr

Analyze trends in developer tooling, SaaS adoption, and platform utilization to ensure technology investments are aligned with business needs. * Support strategic vendor management activities ...

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Utilization Analyst information

What is the difference between Utilization Analyst vs Data Analyst?

AspectUtilization AnalystData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in healthcare, business, or related field; certifications like CPC or HCISPPBachelor's in statistics, computer science, or related field; certifications like CAP or Microsoft Certified Data Analyst
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, insurance companies, or healthcare consulting firmsVarious industries including finance, marketing, healthcare, and technology
Employer & Industry UsageUsed primarily in healthcare and insurance sectors to optimize resource utilizationUsed across multiple industries to analyze data trends and support decision-making

While both roles involve analyzing data, a Utilization Analyst focuses on healthcare resource management and efficiency, whereas a Data Analyst has a broader scope across industries, analyzing diverse data sets to inform strategic decisions.

What does a utilization analyst do?

A utilization analyst monitors and analyzes the use of resources, such as staff or equipment, to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness. They often work with data management tools and generate reports to identify areas for improvement in resource allocation and productivity.
Infographic showing various Utilization Analyst job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 85% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Utilization Management and Population Health Nurse

Norwegian American Hospital

Chicago, IL • On-site

$37 - $50/hr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

  • Utilization case review and application of criteria to approve initial and continued inpatient services
  • Identify patients in need of outreach efforts based on patient risk stratification or other defined criteria as well as defined disease management guidelines
  • Work with CPHO team, patient’s Primary Care Physician and all other providers of the patients’ care to develop individualized care plans
  • Facilitate communication with patients and care team, coordinate referrals, and promote optimal allocation of available resources
  • Measure progress toward goals based on clinical judgment, review of patients’ self-monitoring tools and trends in clinical data
  • Assess and monitor adherence to outreach and then problem-solve intrinsic and extrinsic barriers to effective patient self-management of chronic conditions
  • Provide educational materials and resources to patient/family and their care providers
  • Refer patients/families to self-management support programs as needed and communicate with care providers to ensure safe and effective care management.  
  • Analyze clinical data to track patient outcomes to determine improvement
  • Triage patient phone calls for acute patient issues and counsel accordingly
  • Oversight and management of population health quality improvement studies to reach established targets
  • Interface with Commercial and Government entities on care coordination, HEDIS and other QI activities
  • Report to UM/QM Committee on progress toward goals and make recommendations for improvement
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Minimum qualifications must be health plan requirements, including but not limited to licensure/certification, as applicable