How to hire a healthcare applications analyst

How to hire a healthcare applications analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step healthcare applications analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a healthcare applications analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new healthcare applications analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your healthcare applications analyst job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a healthcare applications analyst for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A healthcare applications analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, healthcare applications analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of healthcare applications analysts.

   Type of Healthcare Applications Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Healthcare Applications Analyst	Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.	$28-45
   Analyst	Analysts are employees or individual contributors with a vast experience in a particular field that help the organization address challenges. They help the organization improve processes, policies, and other operations protocol by studying the current processes in place and determining the effectiveness of those processes... Show more	$25-47
   Program Analyst	The job of program analysts is to plan, manage, and evaluate a company's computer programs. They usually perform different tasks, including researching and analyzing complex data to identify trends and offer the best recommendations for improvements... Show more	$25-50

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • SAS
   • Medicaid
   • Data Analysis
   • Visualization
   • Epic
   • CPT
   • CMS
   • EMR
   • HIPAA
   • Business Processes
   • Data Collection
   • SQL Server
   • Analyze Data
   • EHR

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage EHR deployment project throughout the entire organization in various locations.
   • Charge with and achieve the production of accurate and timely monthly investor reports and reconciliations in accordance with applicable service agreements.
   • Review patient's ICD-9 and CPT codes to determine claim relevancy and eliminate irrelevant claims.
   • Develop a HIPAA presentation for attorneys.
   • Validate business documentation to ensure compliance with DHS, CMS.
   • Update patient accounts, post payments and credits, CPT and IC9-Code verification via hospital provider networks.

   More healthcare applications analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your healthcare applications analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A healthcare applications analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, healthcare applications analysts' average salary in nebraska is 33% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level healthcare applications analysts 38% less than senior-level healthcare applications analysts.
   • Certifications. A healthcare applications analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a healthcare applications analyst's salary.

   Average healthcare applications analyst salary

   $75,074yearly

   $36.09 hourly rate

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   Entry-level healthcare applications analyst salary

   $59,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average healthcare applications analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$85,839	$41
   2	District of Columbia	$81,245	$39
   3	Louisiana	$77,509	$37
   4	New York	$76,825	$37
   5	New Jersey	$76,646	$37
   6	Georgia	$75,948	$37
   7	Massachusetts	$75,266	$36
   8	Texas	$74,303	$36
   9	Maryland	$74,253	$36
   10	Connecticut	$73,727	$35
   11	Michigan	$73,500	$35
   12	Virginia	$72,796	$35
   13	Alaska	$72,278	$35
   14	Washington	$72,125	$35
   15	Florida	$67,720	$33
   16	Minnesota	$67,692	$33
   17	Pennsylvania	$67,505	$32
   18	Wisconsin	$66,121	$32
   19	Ohio	$64,501	$31
   20	Illinois	$62,201	$30

   Average healthcare applications analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	McKinsey & Company Inc	$94,163	$45.27	12
   2	Molina Healthcare	$92,210	$44.33	776
   3	Health New England	$88,933	$42.76
   4	Booz Allen Hamilton	$86,970	$41.81	52
   5	Ventas	$86,137	$41.41	1
   6	NCH	$84,614	$40.68
   7	Consortium Health Plans	$83,614	$40.20
   8	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan	$83,585	$40.19	8
   9	Mayo Clinic	$82,141	$39.49	14
   10	Smith & Nephew	$81,498	$39.18
   11	Milliman	$81,449	$39.16	7
   12	Unitedheath Group	$81,369	$39.12
   13	Capgemini	$80,893	$38.89	93
   14	Alameda Alliance for Health	$80,329	$38.62
   15	Alere	$79,742	$38.34
   16	QSSI	$79,207	$38.08
   17	Infinite Computer Solutions	$77,907	$37.46
   18	Community Medical Center	$77,514	$37.27
   19	Arrow Strategies	$77,447	$37.23
   20	Sajix	$77,259	$37.14

4. Writing a healthcare applications analyst job description

   A good healthcare applications analyst job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a healthcare applications analyst job description:

   Healthcare applications analyst job description example

   The Healthcare Analyst III is responsible for presenting analytical findings and recommendations regarding utilization to management and being proficient in identifying and quantifying opportunities to reduce medical costs within the market.
   Essential Functions:
   Present analytical findings and recommendations to management Mentor new and developing Healthcare AnalystsAnalyze healthcare utilization to identify patterns, variation, and outliers Identify and quantify opportunities to reduce medical costs within the markets Evaluate the effectiveness of medical cost reduction initiatives Develop tools to efficiently compare market performance across and within products Provide analysis and recommendations to inform network provider performance improvement Monitor the efficiency and efficacy of clinical programs, interventions and processes Support the intake, prioritization and coordinated execution of ad-hoc analytics requests from departments across the organization Identify the variables and methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, spatial) that define population cohorts that can be positively impacted through targeted programs and interventions Segment population data to gain holistic intelligence via longitudinal trend analyses and advanced cluster analyses Conduct root cause analyses of adverse population health outcomes based on demographic, socioeconomic and clinical factors Perform any other job duties as requested
   Education and Experience:
   Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required Advanced degree is preferred Minimum of five (5) years of experience in healthcare analytics is required Managed care experience is required
   Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:
   Knowledge of healthcare data, including medical and pharmacy claims, EMR data, HIE data, UM data and demographic data Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare and other government sponsored healthcare programs is required Proficient in with Excel, Word and PowerPointProficient with Transact-SQL or SAS or Microsoft Power BI or TableauAbility to organize data in a way that facilitates inferences, conclusions and decisions Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
   Working Conditions:
   General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
   
   Organization Level Competencies
   Leveraging FeedbackCustomer OrientationValuing DifferencesManaging WorkEarning TrustQuality OrientationAdaptabilityInfluencingCollaborating
   
   This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right healthcare applications analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your healthcare applications analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality healthcare applications analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit healthcare applications analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a healthcare applications analyst applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new healthcare applications analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect healthcare applications analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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