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Healthcare Analyst roles in data, outcomes research, and health informatics qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Operating within a small team at a dynamic company, the ideal candidate is a self-starter with a proven ability to quickly and independently master new software tools and healthcare data sets. You will collaborate seamlessly both within the team and with internal stakeholders, such as the Account Executive Team, to ensure ad-hoc requests and stop-loss requirements are consistently met.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for:
- Power BI Administration: Supporting the Healthcare Analytics team’s Power BI applications by managing dashboards throughout the development lifecycle, configuring data refresh schedules, and administering user access.
- Vendor Management: Serving as the primary liaison with our external analytical vendor. This includes tracking system enhancements, communicating updates internally, managing user access, and building custom reports within the platform as needed.
- Data Extraction: Developing and maintaining regularly scheduled incoming and outgoing data extracts to support our clients' needs.
- Process Support: Serving as the designated backup for standard data loading processes.
- Quality Assurance: Conducting peer reviews for stop-loss submissions and providing backend support for Microsoft Access databases.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in an analytical field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Technical Aptitude: Proven ability to quickly learn and master new software tools to support required data management and analysis.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities paired with a high diligence to detail. A preference is given to candidates with a mathematics or auditing background.
- Healthcare Data Experience: Analytical experience working with healthcare claims data or equivalent knowledge of healthcare data is highly advantageous.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including a proactive willingness to ask questions and seek clarity when assigned new tasks.
- Data Security & Compliance: Demonstrated ability to securely handle Protected Health Information (PHI) and conduct secure electronic file transfers.
- Work Style & Adaptability: Highly organized with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team to meet strict deadlines. Must be able to react quickly to the evolving needs and priorities of internal and external clients.
- Software Proficiency: Comfortable utilizing standard software applications, including Google Workspace (GSuite) and Microsoft products (specifically Excel/Sheets).
- Database & Cloud Knowledge: General understanding of relational databases and programming concepts for reporting purposes. Experience working within the AWS platform is preferred.
ABOUT FIRST CHOICE HEALTH
First Choice Health, headquartered in Seattle, WA, is a provider-owned healthcare organization offering employers a forward-thinking alternative to traditional health insurance. We have been serving employers of all sizes and across many industries with exceptional health benefits administration for over 35 years, providing unparalleled access to a growing number of clinically integrated networks (CIN) and a traditional PPO. Alongside our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) addressing mental health and work-life balance, our services collectively support members in every step of their healthcare journeys.
At First Choice Health, we are proud to deliver the personalized, quality service our clients deserve, while reducing costs and keeping their members healthy.
OUR PURPOSE, VALUES & CULTURE
Uniting providers, employers, and individuals, we deliver sustainable solutions that elevate the health and care of our communities.
CARE TRANSPARENT COLLABORATE RELENTLESS INNOVATE
We strive to uphold the above values and take steps to cultivate our culture through each one. We work as a community, guided by our values and are unified in our mission to make healthcare access easier for everyone from all walks of life. Learn more about how we foster a culture of belonging.
At First Choice Health, we believe that a culture that fosters belonging—one that accepts employees for who they are, nurtures creative thinking, and appreciates different perspectives—drives our success. By cultivating an environment where every voice is valued, we empower our employees to bring their best selves to work, enabling us to serve our clients and communities more effectively. We work as a community, guided by our values and are unified in our mission to make healthcare access easier for everyone from all walks of life.
BENEFITS
FCH offers comprehensive benefits focused on supporting employee health, financial security, and work-life balance.
- Health & Insurance: Medical (HSA and PPO plans) and Vision coverage, Dental plan, employer-provided Life Insurance, and Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage.
- Financial & Retirement: Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) plan with an employer match, and discretionary Profit Sharing.
- Time Off & Development: Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued based on tenure, Paid Holidays (including floating holidays and time for community service), and Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education.
- Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential professional counseling, and a Wellness program with rewards.
Note: Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to see and hear at normal levels with or without aid.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Finger and hand dexterity.
- Ability to bend and twist.
Access to PHI:
INTRODUCTION
Operating within a small team at a dynamic company, the ideal candidate is a self-starter with a proven ability to quickly and independently master new software tools and healthcare data sets. You will collaborate seamlessly both within the team and with internal stakeholders, such as the Account Executive Team, to ensure ad-hoc requests and stop-loss requirements are consistently met.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for:
- Power BI Administration: Supporting the Healthcare Analytics team’s Power BI applications by managing dashboards throughout the development lifecycle, configuring data refresh schedules, and administering user access.
- Vendor Management: Serving as the primary liaison with our external analytical vendor. This includes tracking system enhancements, communicating updates internally, managing user access, and building custom reports within the platform as needed.
- Data Extraction: Developing and maintaining regularly scheduled incoming and outgoing data extracts to support our clients' needs.
- Process Support: Serving as the designated backup for standard data loading processes.
- Quality Assurance: Conducting peer reviews for stop-loss submissions and providing backend support for Microsoft Access databases.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in an analytical field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Technical Aptitude: Proven ability to quickly learn and master new software tools to support required data management and analysis.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities paired with a high diligence to detail. A preference is given to candidates with a mathematics or auditing background.
- Healthcare Data Experience: Analytical experience working with healthcare claims data or equivalent knowledge of healthcare data is highly advantageous.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including a proactive willingness to ask questions and seek clarity when assigned new tasks.
- Data Security & Compliance: Demonstrated ability to securely handle Protected Health Information (PHI) and conduct secure electronic file transfers.
- Work Style & Adaptability: Highly organized with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team to meet strict deadlines. Must be able to react quickly to the evolving needs and priorities of internal and external clients.
- Software Proficiency: Comfortable utilizing standard software applications, including Google Workspace (GSuite) and Microsoft products (specifically Excel/Sheets).
- Database & Cloud Knowledge: General understanding of relational databases and programming concepts for reporting purposes. Experience working within the AWS platform is preferred.
ABOUT FIRST CHOICE HEALTH
First Choice Health, headquartered in Seattle, WA, is a provider-owned healthcare organization offering employers a forward-thinking alternative to traditional health insurance. We have been serving employers of all sizes and across many industries with exceptional health benefits administration for over 35 years, providing unparalleled access to a growing number of clinically integrated networks (CIN) and a traditional PPO. Alongside our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) addressing mental health and work-life balance, our services collectively support members in every step of their healthcare journeys.
At First Choice Health, we are proud to deliver the personalized, quality service our clients deserve, while reducing costs and keeping their members healthy.
OUR PURPOSE, VALUES & CULTURE
Uniting providers, employers, and individuals, we deliver sustainable solutions that elevate the health and care of our communities.
CARE TRANSPARENT COLLABORATE RELENTLESS INNOVATE
We strive to uphold the above values and take steps to cultivate our culture through each one. We work as a community, guided by our values and are unified in our mission to make healthcare access easier for everyone from all walks of life. Learn more about how we foster a culture of belonging.
At First Choice Health, we believe that a culture that fosters belonging—one that accepts employees for who they are, nurtures creative thinking, and appreciates different perspectives—drives our success. By cultivating an environment where every voice is valued, we empower our employees to bring their best selves to work, enabling us to serve our clients and communities more effectively. We work as a community, guided by our values and are unified in our mission to make healthcare access easier for everyone from all walks of life.
BENEFITS
FCH offers comprehensive benefits focused on supporting employee health, financial security, and work-life balance.
- Health & Insurance: Medical (HSA and PPO plans) and Vision coverage, Dental plan, employer-provided Life Insurance, and Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage.
- Financial & Retirement: Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) plan with an employer match, and discretionary Profit Sharing.
- Time Off & Development: Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued based on tenure, Paid Holidays (including floating holidays and time for community service), and Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education.
- Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential professional counseling, and a Wellness program with rewards.
Note: Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to see and hear at normal levels with or without aid.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Finger and hand dexterity.
- Ability to bend and twist.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Healthcare Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code maps to an eligible STEM field on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Health informatics, biostatistics, and health services research degrees qualify; general health administration degrees often don't.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiting contact directly whether the hiring entity, not just the parent company, is enrolled in E-Verify. Healthcare systems with multiple subsidiaries sometimes have inconsistent enrollment across business units.
Target health systems with active LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify healthcare organizations that have filed Labor Condition Applications for analyst roles. Employers with recent filings have already navigated OPT and visa sponsorship workflows, which shortens your onboarding process.
Build your I-983 training plan around analytical competencies
Draft your I-983 before your offer letter is finalized so your employer can sign quickly. Map specific job duties, like claims analysis or population health modeling, to your STEM degree's learning objectives to satisfy USCIS training plan requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified Healthcare Analyst openings
Search Healthcare Analyst roles on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and OPT sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on organizations that can't legally hire you.
Clarify reporting structure during the offer stage
USCIS requires your I-983 to identify a direct supervisor who holds a relevant STEM degree or supervises STEM work. Confirm during negotiations that your manager meets this requirement before your training plan is submitted to your DSO.
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Find Healthcare Analyst JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Healthcare Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as health informatics, biostatistics, or data science, and the Healthcare Analyst role applies those skills directly, you can apply for the 24-month extension. Your DSO confirms eligibility by matching your degree's CIP code to the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before endorsing your I-20.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify at the specific worksite where you'll be employed. Healthcare organizations with multiple facilities sometimes enroll some locations but not others. Ask HR to confirm E-Verify enrollment for your exact hiring entity before you accept an offer, since USCIS will deny or revoke a STEM OPT extension if the employer isn't enrolled.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Healthcare Analyst position?
Your I-983 must describe specific duties, the STEM knowledge those duties apply, measurable learning objectives, and how your employer will evaluate your progress. For a Healthcare Analyst role, this typically means documenting responsibilities like predictive modeling, claims data analysis, or quality metrics reporting, and connecting each to your degree's technical curriculum. Your supervisor must hold relevant STEM credentials or oversee STEM-based work.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm a Healthcare Analyst on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Healthcare Analyst during this period without interruption. USCIS provides cap-gap coverage under the same EAD category, so no new work authorization document is issued.
Where can I find Healthcare Analyst jobs that sponsor STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Healthcare Analyst openings filtered for employers enrolled in E-Verify and with documented OPT sponsorship activity. You can also cross-reference employer names against OFLC Labor Condition Application disclosure data to confirm they've hired in analyst roles before. Focusing on employers with existing LCA filings for similar positions reduces the risk of offers falling through due to unfamiliarity with STEM OPT requirements.
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