Healthcare Data Scientist REMOTE

Full Time
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Posted
Job description
We are currently hiring a Remote Healthcare Data Scientist! If you are an experienced data scientist with statistical experience, and value being part of a team that makes a difference, you may be the right person for the position! Apply today!

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Classification: EXEMPT | Status: FULL-TIME, Monday - Friday, generally 8am to 5pm, Pacific Time
Salary: $3000 - $3,653.85/Biweekly
Department: ANALYTICS | Work Location: REMOTE | Reports to: DATA ANALYTICS MANAGER
Supervision Exercised: NON-SUPERVISORY
This position is classified as CONFIDENTIAL

JOB PURPOSE: Healthcare Data Scientist
This position is responsible for turning data into critical information and knowledge that can be used to make sound business decisions. In collaboration with the Data Analytics Manager, Analytics team, Executive Team and other team members, this position will plan, organize, and finalize valuable business solutions and projects. This position is also responsible for identifying business trends and problems through complex big data analysis. In addition to advanced analytic skills, this role is also proficient providing reliable data from conceptualization through presentation.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, and EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in informatics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, business, or related field required, Master's degree informatics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, business, or related field preferred
  • Three to five years' experience in data analysis, decision support, including demonstrated proficiency with analytical software required
  • Minimum one year of experience with relational databases (SQL Server, MYSQL, etc.)
  • Minimum one year of experience with at least two of the following pieces of reporting software: Tableau, R Markdown, or Crystal Reports
  • Minimum three years of experience of statistical programming using R, Python, SAS, or equivalent software
  • Experience in data mining
  • Experience working in a healthcare environment or managed care preferred
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Healthcare Data Scientist
  • Design and implement live reporting software in a production environment. Build tools to automate data collection.
  • Analyze data with statistical methods, interpret results, and provide written summaries/reports and/or data visualizations of data analysis
  • Write software for high performance computing in language-agnostic fashion, including query tuning and parallelization
  • Mine and analyze data from company databases to drive optimization and improvement
  • Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns
  • Stay abreast of, and work to implement cutting-edge statistical and data technologies, including predictive modeling and machine learning techniques
  • Design and direct experiments to answer questions about business function
  • Formulate and test meaningful hypotheses using existing data within the business
  • Parse and clean data from structured, semi-structured, and unstructured sources
  • Participate in decisions regarding project design, data collection, data analysis, methodology, and data interpretation
  • Plan and carry out data analysis projects with supervisor, project managers, Leadership Team and/or assigned staff
  • Communicate with project stakeholders & work with them to outline and create reporting systems that meaningfully answers relevant questions; iteratively improve existing reporting systems
  • Ensure the integrity of project data including data extraction, processing, storage, manipulation, analysis, and reporting
  • Evaluate data accuracy, quality, applications, and functions
  • Develop technical documentation of design features according to departmental standards
  • Understand, substantiate, and explain sources and relevance of information presented
  • Participate in quality and organizational process improvement activities and teams when requested
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as applicable to area(s) of responsibility
  • Handle confidential information and materials appropriately and maintain a secure work area
  • Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM MEMBER
  • Participate in quality and organizational process improvement activities and teams when requested
  • Support and contribute to effective safety, quality, and risk management efforts by adhering to established; policies and procedures, maintaining a safe environment, promoting accident prevention, and identifying and reporting potential liabilities
  • Openly, clearly, and respectfully share and receive information, opinions, concerns, and feedback in a supportive manner
  • Work collaboratively by mentoring new and existing co-workers, building bridges, and creating rapport with team members across the organization
  • Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers, which includes team members, members, students, visitors, and vendors, by consistently exceeding the customer's expectations
  • Recognize new developments and remain current in [position's expertise] best practice standards and anticipate organizational modifications
  • Advance personal knowledge base by pursuing continuing education to enhance professional competence
  • Promote individual and organizational integrity by exhibiting ethical behavior to maintain high standards
  • Represent organization at meetings and conferences as applicable
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
  • Knowledge of data analysis methodology, and use of presentation software
  • Understanding of machine-learning and operations research
  • Knowledge working with a variety of information systems and data files including large and complex files; analyzing file structure, using and creating file layouts, and transforming raw data into finished products
  • Knowledge of the Oregon Health Authorities Coordinated Care Organization required metrics
  • Knowledge of the Patient Center Medical Home philosophy
  • Identify problems, recommend solutions, organize, and analyze information
  • Solve complex problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
  • Timely with deliverable releases according to business needs
  • Comfortable working independently, with expertise working in a team environment
  • Skillful analysis and presentation of data
  • A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
  • Ability to follow safety standards and guidelines
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks among multiple requests, at times working at a rapid pace
  • Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, problem solving and decision-making in a fast-pace environment
  • Ability to manage, plan, and adjust work time to meet work responsibilities and objectives
  • Ability to report to work as scheduled, and willingness to work a flexible schedule when needed
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Windows Operating System (OS)
  • Training in or awareness of Health Literacy, Poverty Informed, Systemic Oppression, language access and the use of healthcare interpreters, uses of data to drive health equity, Cultural Awareness, Trauma-Informed Care, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Service (CLAS) Standards, and universal access
  • Knowledge and understanding of how the positions' responsibilities contribute to the department and company goals and mission
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws including OSHA, HIPAA, Waste Fraud and Abuse
  • Excellent people skills and friendly demeanor
  • Critical thinking skills of using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
  • Attention to detail and organization skills
  • Ability to handle stress and sensitive situations effectively while projecting a professional attitude
  • Ability to communicate professionally, both conversing and written
  • Ability to work with diverse populations and interact with people of differing personalities and backgrounds
  • Sensitive to economic considerations, human needs and aware of how one's actions may affect others
  • Ability to organize and work in a sensitive manner with people from other cultures
  • Poised; maintains composure and sense of purpose
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position must have the ability to remain in a stationary position, occasionally move about inside the office to access office machinery, printer, etc., frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
  • Work Condition:
    • Employee generally works within a remote work from home environment.
    • Travel may be required on occasion.
    • Hours of operations and specific staff scheduling may vary based on operational need.
  • Exposed to:
    • Employee is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment that is conducive to successful productivity and work output.
  • Machines, equipment, tools, and supplies used: Constantly operates a computer or other office productivity machinery or software, such as fax, copier, calculator, multi-line telephone system, or scanner.
    • May answer a high volume of telephone calls, complete documentation, and use computer programs to either obtain or record information.
  • Multiple Duties: Must be able to work under conditions of frequent interruption and be able to stay on task.
This job description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of DOCS Management Services employees. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.



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