Data Scientist

Richmond Medical Center • Staten Island, NY

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About The Position

The Data Scientist for the Richmond Health Network is responsible for cleaning and analyzing data from various sources and developing, implementing, and maintaining dashboards and reports across the Network. The role serves as a liaison among clinical operations, Information Technology Services, system users, and vendors. It uses programming languages and data extracted from different systems to create reports that communicate findings effectively.

The position is the principal custodian of data used for dashboards and is accountable for maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and security of administrative, financial, and clinical data. It also supports the electronic medical record (EMR), working with RUMC’s IT team and vendors to maintain uptime and provide quality support. Responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Richmond University Health Network policies and standards.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and creating reports that can drive impactful decisions.
• Critical-thinking ability and the ability to analyze clinical data and identify meaningful insights that inform decisions.
• Experience automating reports based on user specifications and needs.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and macros skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and work effectively with people with varied roles and skill levels.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience with one or more programming languages, including VBA, Python, R, or SQL.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal data custodian for dashboard data and maintain its integrity.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Work with large datasets from a variety of sources, normalize them, and investigate opportunities for improvement.
• Perform complex data analysis and present visualized results clearly and effectively to different levels of the organization.
• Create and maintain high-level interactive dashboards that provide information and highlight areas needing improvement.
• Collaborate with staff in supporting or leadership roles on projects to achieve goals and resolve issues.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of administrative, financial, and clinical data.
• Maintain EMR support and work with RUMC’s IT team and vendors to ensure maximum uptime and quality support.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with Richmond University Health Network policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level