Population Health Specialist Jobs

Population Health Specialist jobs are open across health systems, managed care organizations, public health agencies, and academic medical centers, at every level from entry-level analyst to senior program director, with specializations in chronic disease management, health equity, and care coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles154+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerBallad Health
Top cityFairfield, CA
Work type49% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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Administrative Assistant - Community and Population Health
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Administrative Assistant - Community and Population Health
University Hospital, Newark NJ
Newark, New Jersey
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
$29.09 - $30.48/hr
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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Lead Social Worker - Palliative Care and Population Health
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Lead Social Worker - Palliative Care and Population Health
Astrana Health
Houston, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$32 - $41/hr
Hybrid
Master's degree in social work

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Population Health & Data Analyst
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Population Health & Data Analyst
Bluegrass Care Navigators
Kentucky
Data Analytics
Data Science
Healthcare Administration
Managed care
501-1,000

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Population Health & Data Analyst
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Population Health & Data Analyst
Everent Health
Kentucky
Data Analytics
Data Science
Healthcare Administration
Managed care

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Population Health & Data Analyst
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Population Health & Data Analyst
Hosparus Health
Kentucky
Data Analytics
Data Science
Healthcare Administration
Managed care
501-1,000

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Population Health Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Ballad Health4 open roles
University of Mississippi Medical Center4 open roles
Duke Health3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Technology & Software
  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in population health specialist jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in public health, health administration, or a related field
  • Experience analyzing population-level health data using tools such as SQL or Tableau
  • Familiarity with HEDIS measures, value-based care models, or quality improvement frameworks
  • Proficiency working within electronic health records and clinical reporting systems
  • Certified in Public Health (CPH) or a Registered Health Information Administrator credential preferred
  • Demonstrated experience developing or coordinating chronic disease management or care coordination programs

Tips for Your Population Health Specialist Job Search

Tailor your resume to each sector

Health systems, Medicaid managed care plans, and public health departments each use different language for the same work. Mirror the terminology in each job posting, whether it leans clinical outcomes, member engagement, or community-level intervention, so your resume passes applicant tracking system filters.

Highlight data tools you use daily

Employers want to see which platforms you've used to analyze population-level data. Name specific tools, like SQL, Tableau, or Epic's reporting modules, in your resume's skills section and reinforce them with brief examples in your bullet points, not just a list at the bottom.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists population health specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by program type

Filter openings by the program model, such as value-based care, HEDIS quality improvement, or social determinants screening, rather than by job title alone. Many population health roles are posted under different titles, so searching by program focus surfaces listings you'd otherwise miss.

Prepare outcome metrics before interviews

Interviewers in this field consistently ask how you've moved a quality metric or reduced utilization. Before your interview, pull three concrete examples where your interventions improved a measurable outcome, like readmission rates or preventive screening rates, and rehearse presenting the numbers clearly.

Negotiate scope alongside salary

Population health roles vary widely in authority over program design. During offer conversations, ask explicitly about your ability to influence intervention strategy, not just execute it. Roles with program design authority typically offer stronger career progression and are worth weighting when comparing offers.

Population Health Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most population health specialists?

The companies hiring the most population health specialists right now include Ballad Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Duke Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Mississippi, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, Medicaid managed care plans, and large accountable care organizations tend to maintain the most consistent demand for this role.

How many population health specialist jobs are remote?

About 85% of population health specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for analysts and program coordinators who don't need to be on-site. Roles focused on data analysis, care gap outreach, and quality reporting tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring direct community or clinical team engagement are more likely to be in-person.

How do you become a population health specialist?

Start with a bachelor's degree in public health, health sciences, nursing, or a related field, then build experience through roles in care coordination, quality improvement, or health data analysis. Many employers prefer candidates with a master's in public health or health administration. Gaining hands-on experience with EHR systems and population health platforms, along with earning a Certified in Public Health credential, strengthens your profile considerably.

How do you get hired as a population health specialist with little experience?

Entry points into population health often come through care coordinator, health educator, or quality improvement analyst roles, which expose you to the program models and data tools employers expect. Volunteering with community health programs or completing a practicum through a public health program builds practical experience. Demonstrating familiarity with chronic disease management frameworks and any exposure to HEDIS or value-based care metrics makes a meaningful difference when competing for junior openings.

What does the population health specialist interview process look like?

Most employers run a phone or video screen focused on your data analysis background and familiarity with population health program models, followed by a panel interview with clinical operations, quality, or analytics leaders. Expect at least one scenario-based question asking you to walk through how you've identified a care gap and designed an intervention. Some organizations include a take-home data exercise or a presentation on a past project.

Where can I find and apply to population health specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to population health specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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