JOB SUMMARY
The Data Scientist is responsible for developing analytical applications and models to transform data into meaningful information for clinical, operational, and business decisions. This position will create, analyze, and compile key reports that track business performance and support the underlying business units. The role will utilize various data algorithms to implement high-efficiency processes that provide trend analysis as well as predictive modeling.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Generate reports at regular intervals across several business units including clinical services, care management, utilization management, and quality improvement.
• Lead data strategy and integrate new data processes that can be leveraged in identifying organizational trends, data reliability, and outlier analysis.
• Utilize data modeling to extract and manipulate data from large data sources and build predictive models that provide solutions for business challenges.
• Provide analytical expertise with data systems including claims, care management, utilization management, HEDIS, and financial data tools.
• Collaborate with Chief Medical Officer, VP of Clinical Services and Director of Quality on data requests and to ensure clarity of understanding the data presented in the report.
• Cross-team collaboration with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities that would benefit from data-drive solutions.
• Communicate findings to enable smarter business decisions through analytical insights.
• Advise on best practices to develop appropriate diagnostic and/or tracking data that translate business requirements into usable decision support tools.
• Assist in the development of project cost benefit analyses.
• Design and develop custom data solutions to address organizational needs.
EXPERIENCE
• Five or more years of healthcare data analysis or related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Experience with relational databases and knowledge of query tools and statistical software is required.
• Knowledge on clinical coding terminology (ICD10, HCFA, NDC)
• Experience in handling clinical terminologies used in clinical records such as claims and laboratory results.
• Knowledge in complex data wrangling and data visualization
• Experience in supporting business challenges with clear metrics and recommendations.
Skills/Competencies
• Strong working knowledge of SQL and a programming language is required (i.e. Python, R).
• Ability to manipulate large sets of data is required.
• Ability to quickly and efficiently transfer between spreadsheet programing, relational databases, and object-oriented programming.
• Understanding of machine-learning and operations research.
• Ability to use business intelligence tools and data frameworks to generate reports for business decisions.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Education/Certifications/License
• Requires a BS/BA degree in Data Analytics/Health Information Management at minimum
• Level II Federal Security Clearance - PREFERRED
• Valid Common Access Card (CAC) and DEERS/DOES access - PREFERRED
SALARY RANGE: $120,000.00 - $124,000.00
SVCMC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR VETERAN STATUS.