Monday, March 2, 2020

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Internship (Paid)

Overview

Network Solutions is broadly responsible for Blue Distinction and Total Care program support. The Reporting and Analytics department is responsible for data analysis and reporting support. We are responsible for original scoring, appeals, and other adhoc analyses. The role is very data oriented and analytical in nature.

Analyze and report on physician level measures and survey informational questions for Bariatric, Transplant, and Maternity Blue Distinction Programs.

The 10 week program will run from May 26, 2020 through July 31, 2020.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Gain an understanding of our Plan and Provider Survey process and the related tools used including: Key Survey, SAS, Access, Excel, and Tableau
  • Analyze survey results to uncover provider level trends compared to a national benchmark or a respondent benchmark
  • Synthesize survey results and prepare associated reporting
  • Validate results and underlying data
  • Utilize a variety of tools to develop a finished reporting package
  • Use analytical skills to gather data, synthesize results, and report conclusions at a level appropriate for the audience
  • Develop skills working on a highly functioning team to deliver a collaborative work product
  • Gain an understanding of a customer perspective and appreciate the need to create an actionable story based on a data set

Qualifications

Required Basic Qualifications:

  • Data analytic skills
  • Undergraduate, Rising Senior OR Graduate Program, Rising 2nd Year

JOB ALERT: Indoor Air Quality Communications Coordinator

Job Title:
Indoor Air Quality Communications Coordinator
Job Number:
22072-AS
Organization:
University of Wisconsin-Madison Dept. of Population Health Sciences
Posted:
2/24/2020
Type:
Full-Time
Classification:
Environmental Health
Industry:
Government
Number of Openings:
1
Location:
Madison,  WI    USA
Compensation:
Minimum - $48,000 annual (depends on qualifications)
Position Description:
The Department of Population Health Sciences i is seeking an Indoor Air Quality C Communications Coordinator. Housed at the W Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)a and maintained through an ongoing p partnership with DHS, Bureau of E Environmental and Occupational Health ( (BEOH), this position involves leading c communications efforts to transform complex h health information into actionable advice f for public health professionals, indoor air q quality practitioners and the public. This p position performs outreach and conference p planning and provides accessible technical a advice on common indoor air issues like m mold, chemical vapors, radon, and carbon m monoxide. The coordinator will support t training and guidance to local health d departments for the Wisconsin Radon and I Indoor Air programs.
The School of Medicine and Public Health has a de a deep and profound commitment to diversity both both as an end in itself but, also as a valu valuable means for eliminating health disp disparities. As such, we strongly encourage appl applications from candidates who foster and prom promote the values of diversity and incl inclusion.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time position. Applicants should be willing to travel occasionally (in and out of state of WI).
Qualifications:
Degree and Area of Specialization:
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in public health or related biological and/or envir and/or environmental science field or commensurate commensurate work experience preferred.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experienc Experience:
A minimum of one year of experience working in the in the field of environmental health or chronic chronic disease prevention and control is require required.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and i and in writing with diverse audiences (such as lo as local health staff, property owners, housi housing inspectors, contractors and the gener general public); Ability to work independently; Ability to coordinate and maintain new and ong ongoing partnerships with public and private ent entities; Ability to apply scientific information for pu public health purposes.
Organization Description:
For more information about the University of Wisconsin-Madison, see: https://www.wisc.edu/about/
For more information about employee benefits, see: https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/
This position will be housed at DHS. DHS offers a dynamic, team-oriented work environment and also a great culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance. There is on-site yoga, a new fitness center and locker rooms.
DHS is located at 1 West Wilson Street in the heart of downtown Madison, near the State Capitol, the Madison Metro bus route and the Capital City bike path. This area of Madison is home to plenty of nearby restaurants, shopping & entertainment venues, and Wisconsin’s renowned farmer's markets. Enjoy working in one of Wisconsin’s m most historic government buildings located a along the shore of Lake Monona.
Closing Date:
5/24/2020
How to Apply:
Interested individuals should complete an application through this site:
Additional Information:
For more information go to https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/504487/indoor us/job/504487/indoor-air-quality-communications communications-coordinator

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State Advocacy Manager - The Harm Reduction Coalition

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