Nicholas Bickar
About Nicholas Bickar
Nicholas Bickar is a Clinical Strategy Analyst at Highmark Inc. He has a background in exercise physiology and informatics, with previous roles at Allegheny Health Network and Harrison Hills City School.
Current Role at Highmark
Nicholas Bickar serves as a Clinical Strategy Analyst at Highmark Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing clinical strategies that enhance patient care and operational efficiency. His analytical skills contribute to the evaluation of clinical programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Allegheny Health Network
Prior to his current position, Bickar worked at Allegheny Health Network in two capacities. From 2019 to 2021, he served as an Epic Training Specialist, where he was responsible for training healthcare staff on the Epic electronic health record system. Before that, he was an Exercise Physiologist from 2016 to 2019, focusing on patient rehabilitation and exercise programs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Background in Education
Bickar holds a Master of Science in Informatics from the University of Cincinnati, which he completed between 2017 and 2019. He also earned a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology from The University of Akron from 2013 to 2015. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Exercise Physiology from Ohio University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013.
Early Career Experience
Before his roles at Allegheny Health Network, Bickar gained experience as a Cardiovascular Technician at St. Clair Hospital for five months in 2015-2016. He also worked as a Student Aide, Coach, and Strength Coach at Harrison Hills City School from 2013 to 2015 in Cadiz, Ohio. These positions provided him with foundational skills in health and fitness.