Public Health Agency job located in Vermont

Health Data Analyst (Remote / Work From Home)
Company
VT Cares
Job Type
Full-Time (Primary)
Part-Time or Contract/Locums (If Applicable)
Location
100% Remote

Salary $35-$45
Work from anywhere in the United States
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Position Overview
VT Cares is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Health Data Analyst to support data analysis, reporting, and insights related to healthcare quality, population health, utilization, and operational performance. This fully remote role collaborates with clinical, operational, and leadership teams to transform health data into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Analyze healthcare data including claims, EHR, quality measures, utilization, and population health metrics
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations for internal and external stakeholders
Monitor trends in cost, quality, access, and outcomes
Support regulatory, quality, and payer reporting requirements
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with HIPAA and other regulations
Collaborate with clinical, IT, finance, and leadership teams to define data needs
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
Support ad-hoc data requests and special projects
Document data definitions, methodologies, and processes

Call Frequency (If Applicable)
Minimal to none
Occasional on-call or after-hours support for urgent data requests or reporting deadlines (typically rare and scheduled in advance)

Locums / Contract Dates (If Applicable)
Start Date: Flexible
Duration: 3–6 months (with possibility of extension or conversion to permanent role)
Schedule: Flexible hours based on project needs

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics, Data Analytics, Public Health, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
2+ years of experience in healthcare or health data analytics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working with large datasets
Knowledge of healthcare data sources (EHR, claims, quality metrics)
Understanding of HIPAA and healthcare data privacy standards

Preferred Skills & Technical Requirements
SQL (required)
Excel (advanced)
Data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar)
Experience with EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, or similar)
Familiarity with value-based care, population health, or quality reporting
Python or R (preferred but not required)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Benefits & Compensation
VT Cares offers a competitive benefits package, which may include:
Competitive salary (based on experience)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Flexible remote work schedule
Professional development and training opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Equipment and technology support for remote work
(Benefits may vary for contract or locum positions.)

Work Environment
Fully remote, work-from-home position
Flexible scheduling within standard business hours
Collaborative, mission-driven healthcare organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
VT Cares is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.