Data Scientist I

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$35 - $59•Remote

About The Position

In the Reporting and Analytics group, it's all about the data. On this team, you'd be using your critical thinking skills to work through processes, reporting, and analysis to make Banner a better place. As a Data Scientist I you will be responsible for providing data and analytic support for the business. This includes working with large databases and applying quantitative methodologies using advanced analytical tools. You will perform substantive, comprehensive, and quantitative analyses to produce data-driven solutions and recommendations to position the company competitively relative to outcomes, operations and profitability. This position will work with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams to improve business outcomes. The Registered Data Scientist I position is a fully remote position with a work schedule of Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Candidates must live in the state of AZ to be considered. Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options, so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life. Banner Plans & Networks (BPN) is an accountable care organization that joins Arizona's largest health care provider, Banner Health, and an extensive network of primary care and specialty physicians to provide the most comprehensive healthcare solutions for Maricopa County and parts of Pinal County. Through BPN, known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models, insurance plans and physicians are coming together to work collaboratively to keep members in optimal health, while reducing costs. This position is responsible for providing data and analytic support for a specific subject matter area. This includes working with large databases and applying quantitative methodologies using advance analytical tools. This position performs substantive, comprehensive, and quantitative analyses to produce data-driven solutions to position the company competitively relative to outcomes, operations and profitability. This position may also be expected to troubleshoot data issues at a complex level and appropriately escalate issues to other resources, as needed. This position will work with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams to improve business outcomes.

Requirements

Master’s degree in the field of Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Health Services Research, Process Engineering, Business or related field.
A minimum of three to four years of hands-on experience or equivalent with inferential statistics, A/B testing, machine learning, predictive modeling and statistical analysis techniques in a healthcare or similar environment.
Experience in working with cross functional departments in order to serve as a liaison and provide relevant guidance or leadership.
Project management skills and ability to work independently, manage large and multiple projects.
Very good communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills are required.
Strong technical skills (SQL, SAS, Tableau, etc.).
Candidates must live in the state of AZ to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of subject matters such as process optimization, clinical workflows, population health, public health, disease prediction, readmissions, imaging analytics and in/out-patient monitoring and alerting is preferred.
Masters or PhD in Math, Statistics, or related technical field is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs standard assignments within own job functions. Expanding knowledge of fundamental theories, practices, procedures, and concepts within the job’s function.
Identifies and solves a range of problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using established procedures. Analyzes developments in the field for others.
Responds to non-standard requests from internal and/or external customers; investigates with assistance from others, as needed. Interacts primarily with department peers, supervisor, internal customers, patients and physicians.
Makes decisions within guidelines and policies that impact own priorities and allocation of time to meet deadlines.