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Healthcare Analyst jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in health informatics, public health, or data analytics. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Employers in hospital systems, consulting firms, and health tech companies actively hire OPT candidates for these positions.
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• The Healthcare Analyst (HCA) provides support through the research and investigation of business issues related to cost, utilization, and revenue data for multiple Healthfirst products.
• The HCA will identify/monitor cost and utilization trends and the root causes in health plan trend performance and provide recommendations for solutions.
• The HCA will interact with divisional subject matter experts, Network, and IT and other areas of the organization to provide support in various tasks related to achieving business objectives.
• The HCA will contribute to a broad set of projects across the department. This position requires an individual with emerging skills who enjoys working in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• The HCA works in partnership with other areas of Finance to provide key insights and analysis to our internal stakeholders across departments like operations and medical management as well as our external hospital and provider networks.
Work Schedule
* This is a hybrid position which consists of reporting to our 100 Church Street, NYC office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyze the financial performance of all Healthfirst products, identify favorable and unfavorable trends, develop recommendations to improve trends, and communicate recommendations to management.
Create financial models to evaluate the impact of provider reimbursement changes
Gather data and conduct ad hoc analyses as directed by other department team members and assist with the development and presentation of analytical data reports
Support department projects related to medical cost reduction initiatives
Assist with Return on Investment (ROI) analyses for vendors to determine if their financial and clinical performance is achieving desired results
Keep abreast of New York Medicaid and Medicare reforms and their impact on Healthfirst and their owner hospital performance
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Healthcare Administration
Familiarity with key managed care concepts and provider reimbursement principles such as risk adjustment, capitation, FFS (Fee-for-Service), Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG’s), Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG’s), Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC’s), and other payment mechanisms
Experience in modeling financial impact of provider reimbursement changes
Self-motivated, creative problem solver who can work independently and collaborate through strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong project management experience and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of statistical methodologies and tools, including experimentation design
Demonstrated success analyzing large datasets
Excel (pivot table creation, complex formula development, sum-ifs, and VLOOKUP's)
SQL: Proficient - minimum 2-3 years of experience with ability to use aggregate & window functions, group by, temp tables, subqueries, CTEs and optimize queries involving complex joins with millions of rows of data.
AWS: proficiency with Redshift and S3 or similar cloud data warehouse solutions
Familiarity with data models and/or data modelling
Experience with Alteryx, Tableau, Amazon Redshift, QlikView, or other similar tools/platforms
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Experience with analyzing medical cost and utilization trends
Current or previous work experience with a Health insurance company
Advanced skills in SAS
Python: Familiarity (1 year)
R: Familiarity helpful
Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare programs
Provide support to the department’s performance improvement work groups
Monitor costs and revenue trends and assist in understanding trends
Understand and analyze impacts of new program changes
Utilize statistical tools to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets
Responsible for creating, modifying, and updating analysis for Provider Organizations
Responsible for contract analysis and fee schedule modeling
Maintain current project logs and work plans on assignments
Additional duties as assigned
HIRING RANGE:
Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $68,900 - $99,620
All Other Locations (within approved locations): $61,300 - $91,120
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
- The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
SUMMARY
• The Healthcare Analyst (HCA) provides support through the research and investigation of business issues related to cost, utilization, and revenue data for multiple Healthfirst products.
• The HCA will identify/monitor cost and utilization trends and the root causes in health plan trend performance and provide recommendations for solutions.
• The HCA will interact with divisional subject matter experts, Network, and IT and other areas of the organization to provide support in various tasks related to achieving business objectives.
• The HCA will contribute to a broad set of projects across the department. This position requires an individual with emerging skills who enjoys working in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• The HCA works in partnership with other areas of Finance to provide key insights and analysis to our internal stakeholders across departments like operations and medical management as well as our external hospital and provider networks.
Work Schedule
* This is a hybrid position which consists of reporting to our 100 Church Street, NYC office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyze the financial performance of all Healthfirst products, identify favorable and unfavorable trends, develop recommendations to improve trends, and communicate recommendations to management.
Create financial models to evaluate the impact of provider reimbursement changes
Gather data and conduct ad hoc analyses as directed by other department team members and assist with the development and presentation of analytical data reports
Support department projects related to medical cost reduction initiatives
Assist with Return on Investment (ROI) analyses for vendors to determine if their financial and clinical performance is achieving desired results
Keep abreast of New York Medicaid and Medicare reforms and their impact on Healthfirst and their owner hospital performance
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Healthcare Administration
Familiarity with key managed care concepts and provider reimbursement principles such as risk adjustment, capitation, FFS (Fee-for-Service), Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG’s), Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG’s), Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC’s), and other payment mechanisms
Experience in modeling financial impact of provider reimbursement changes
Self-motivated, creative problem solver who can work independently and collaborate through strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong project management experience and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of statistical methodologies and tools, including experimentation design
Demonstrated success analyzing large datasets
Excel (pivot table creation, complex formula development, sum-ifs, and VLOOKUP's)
SQL: Proficient - minimum 2-3 years of experience with ability to use aggregate & window functions, group by, temp tables, subqueries, CTEs and optimize queries involving complex joins with millions of rows of data.
AWS: proficiency with Redshift and S3 or similar cloud data warehouse solutions
Familiarity with data models and/or data modelling
Experience with Alteryx, Tableau, Amazon Redshift, QlikView, or other similar tools/platforms
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Experience with analyzing medical cost and utilization trends
Current or previous work experience with a Health insurance company
Advanced skills in SAS
Python: Familiarity (1 year)
R: Familiarity helpful
Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare programs
Provide support to the department’s performance improvement work groups
Monitor costs and revenue trends and assist in understanding trends
Understand and analyze impacts of new program changes
Utilize statistical tools to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets
Responsible for creating, modifying, and updating analysis for Provider Organizations
Responsible for contract analysis and fee schedule modeling
Maintain current project logs and work plans on assignments
Additional duties as assigned
HIRING RANGE:
Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $68,900 - $99,620
All Other Locations (within approved locations): $61,300 - $91,120
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
- The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Healthcare Analyst
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Healthcare Analyst roles frequently fall under CIP codes tied to health informatics or data analytics, qualifying for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying so you can communicate your full three-year authorization window confidently to employers.
Target employers already familiar with OPT
Hospital networks, health insurance companies, and healthcare consulting firms file OPT and H-1B visa paperwork regularly. Prioritizing organizations with existing immigration infrastructure reduces the friction of explaining work authorization and increases your chances of getting through the screening process intact.
Quantify your analytical work with health data
Hiring managers respond to specifics. Mention the size of patient datasets you worked with, tools like SQL or Tableau you applied, and measurable outcomes from your analysis. Concrete healthcare data experience signals readiness for the role and offsets any hesitation about your OPT timeline.
Address OPT proactively but concisely
In early conversations, state your authorization clearly: authorized to work for three years with STEM OPT, H-1B sponsorship needed thereafter. Avoid over-explaining. Most healthcare employers who have hired OPT workers before only need to hear the timeline once to move forward.
Build familiarity with healthcare compliance frameworks
Roles involving patient data almost always require HIPAA knowledge. Demonstrating awareness of compliance requirements in your resume and interviews signals that you can contribute immediately without a long onboarding ramp, which directly addresses the productivity concern employers have about shorter-term hires.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Healthcare organizations, especially large hospital systems, move slowly through hiring. Starting your search 60 to 90 days before your OPT authorization begins gives hiring teams enough runway to complete interviews and onboarding without feeling rushed by your work authorization start date.
Healthcare Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Healthcare Analyst jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many do, but it depends on your degree's CIP code rather than the job title itself. Degrees in health informatics, biostatistics, public health data science, and applied data analytics commonly qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO and verify that the employer is E-Verify enrolled, which is required for the 24-month STEM extension.
How do I find Healthcare Analyst roles that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT and visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're not wasting time on roles that exclude international candidates. Search Healthcare Analyst positions on Migrate Mate to find employers who have indicated willingness to work with F-1 OPT students and sponsor H-1B visas for the right candidate.
What types of employers hire Healthcare Analysts on OPT?
Hospital systems, health insurance payers, pharmacy benefit managers, public health agencies, and healthcare consulting firms all hire Healthcare Analysts and have varying degrees of OPT familiarity. Larger organizations and consulting firms tend to have established immigration processes. Government contractors and nonprofits in the public health space also hire OPT students, though their H-1B sponsorship track record varies.
Is a Healthcare Analyst role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes, when the role requires applying analytical or quantitative methods to health data and a bachelor's degree in a specific field is a genuine job requirement. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field carry more risk. To strengthen the case, the job description should specify a field like health informatics, statistics, or a clinical discipline as a requirement.
Can I work as a Healthcare Analyst while on pre-completion OPT during my degree?
Yes, with restrictions. Pre-completion OPT limits you to part-time work of 20 hours or fewer per week during the academic term. Post-completion OPT removes that restriction. Most Healthcare Analyst positions are full-time, so the practical path for most students is applying for post-completion OPT and lining up a full-time role to begin after graduation.