Entry Level Health Data Analyst Jobs
New grad health data analyst jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship project can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Energy roles across a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, with employers like CommunityCare, JBS INTERNATIONAL, and Energy Transfer hiring at this level now.
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The Internship Program at BCBSM is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization. Interns will gain practical hands-on work experience as well as a solid understanding of the health insurance industry. Our program is an excellent way for interns to get a good start on their careers by working on meaningful projects, learning valuable skills, and networking with employees throughout our organization, which could potentially allow interns to build a future career at BCBSM.
- Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist
management with implementation of solutions. - Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
- Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
- Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
- Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
- Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
- Participate in department meetings and events.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher required.
- Interns must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master’s/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
- Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
- Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Department Summary / Preferences: Knowledge of Excel, possibly Access Database & SQL Server, data analytics, and good communication skills. A Data Science and/or Health Information Management academic background would be preferred.
Primary Responsibilities and Projects : We would like the intern to do a deep-dive investigation into the impact of the supplemental data on our HEDIS performance. We have all the data, we just need someone with the time to look at our overall performance as a plan on certain HEDIS measures, determine the source of the numerator hits, analyze the methods of data submission, and do further analysis into the POs that are highly successful in closing gaps with QMI data.
The Internship Program at BCBSM is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization. Interns will gain practical hands-on work experience as well as a solid understanding of the health insurance industry. Our program is an excellent way for interns to get a good start on their careers by working on meaningful projects, learning valuable skills, and networking with employees throughout our organization, which could potentially allow interns to build a future career at BCBSM.
- Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist
management with implementation of solutions. - Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
- Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
- Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
- Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
- Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
- Participate in department meetings and events.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher required.
- Interns must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master’s/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
- Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
- Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Department Summary / Preferences: Knowledge of Excel, possibly Access Database & SQL Server, data analytics, and good communication skills. A Data Science and/or Health Information Management academic background would be preferred.
Primary Responsibilities and Projects : We would like the intern to do a deep-dive investigation into the impact of the supplemental data on our HEDIS performance. We have all the data, we just need someone with the time to look at our overall performance as a plan on certain HEDIS measures, determine the source of the numerator hits, analyze the methods of data submission, and do further analysis into the POs that are highly successful in closing gaps with QMI data.
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Entry Level Health Data Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level health data analyst job?
Employers hiring at the entry level typically look for familiarity with SQL, Excel, and at least one visualization tool like Tableau or Power BI, alongside any hands-on experience from internships, coursework, or independent projects. A portfolio showing you can clean a real dataset and turn it into a clear summary gives you a concrete edge over candidates who list only coursework. Targeting healthcare-focused employers, such as hospital systems, insurers, and public health agencies, helps because they often hire analysts who already understand clinical or claims data terminology.
Which companies hire entry level health data analysts?
Companies hiring entry level health data analysts right now include CommunityCare, JBS INTERNATIONAL, and Energy Transfer, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from hospital networks, health insurance carriers, government health agencies, and digital health startups that need analysts to support reporting and quality-improvement initiatives.
Are there remote entry level health data analyst jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by employer type. About 62% of entry level health data analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is strong for an entry level role in a clinical-adjacent field. Hospital and clinic-side roles tend to require on-site presence, while health tech companies, insurers, and government contractors are more likely to offer flexible arrangements for analysts who work primarily with data systems rather than patients.
Are these new grad health data analyst jobs?
Yes. The listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior health data analyst roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no prior experience. A new-grad-friendly posting typically states that zero to two years of experience is acceptable, lists internship or academic project work as qualifying experience, or asks for a portfolio sample rather than a proven work history. If a role lists a degree requirement but not a minimum years requirement, it is generally open to new graduates.
Which industries hire the most entry level health data analysts?
Entry Level health data analyst roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they generate large volumes of patient, claims, and population health data that require analysts to clean, report, and interpret, making them natural entry points for candidates building their first professional experience.