Healthcare Data Scientist

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. From a staff position and under limited supervision, the Healthcare Information Data Scientist functions as a member of various multi-disciplanary teams producing innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional databases. The incumbent uses a flexible, analytical approach to design, configure, develop, enhances, test and evaluate predictive models and advanced algorithims that lead to optimal value extraction from the data. Effectively communicates information in a way that is easy to understand for the intendeded audience, both technical and non-technical. Other responsibilities include documentation, training other analysts and super users, and coordination of hardware installation and support. Takes initiative and exercises sound judgment to resolve urgent problems. Acts when necessary to resolve emergencies. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview From a staff position and under limited supervision, the Healthcare Information Data Scientist functions as a member of various multi-disciplanary teams producing innovative solutions driven by exploratory data analysis from complex and high-dimensional databases. The incumbent uses a flexible, analytical approach to design, configure, develop, enhances, test and evaluate predictive models and advanced algorithims that lead to optimal value extraction from the data. Effectively communicates information in a way that is easy to understand for the intendeded audience, both technical and non-technical. Other responsibilities include documentation, training other analysts and super users, and coordination of hardware installation and support. Takes initiative and exercises sound judgment to resolve urgent problems. Acts when necessary to resolve emergencies. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Computer sciences
Computer programming 1-3 years
Good balance of operational experience, project management skills, and organizational skills.
Knowledgeable about MLH’s policies, procedures, and clinical/business operations
Demonstrated knowledge in the following: software business intelligence, data analysis data mining, compiler/decompiler, user interface, enterprise application integration, operation job scheduling and server and network monitoring.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision data models, queries, and programs.
Advance knowledge of SQL and relational database management systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of programming, data modeling, simulation, as well as statistics and mathematics.
Ability to parse data in common file formats such as csv and xml files, applying regular expressions and mathematical transforming data into information.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing information concepts and methods to non-technical users.
Subject to call back at all times.
Ability to travel to any area of the organization, both local and remote as needed.
Must provide own transportation.
Required to sit for extended periods.
The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
Must have good balance and coordination.
The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree Business Administration/Management
Associates Degree Computer sciences
Associates Degree Healthcare Administration
Bachelor's Degree Data Science
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Substitution allowed: In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent with six (6) years of applicable IT experience, applicable business or clinical knowledge 5-7 years
Substitution allowed: In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have an Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Healthcare, Business or related field with four (4) years of applicable computer programming or related experience plus applicable general business or clinical knowledge/training 3-5 years

Responsibilities

Analyzes problems and develops solutions involving computer software programs and applications by designing programs or queries to retrieve complex data from databases in one or more programming languages.
Applies theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology.
Supports EHR and other clinical or business information system database application build and maintenance.
Supports EHR and other clinical or business information system application configuration such as building worklists, Boolean rules, populating masterfiles, CDM, adapting vendor model clinical documentation tools to meet MLH needs, etc.
Supports EHR and other clinical or business information system report build and distribution configuration.
Completes assigned tasks in project and/or tracking system; Ensures task assignment completion is documented as soon as the task is completed to prevent delays in a project or assignment.
Documents and maintains application design and build documents, including Visio workflow diagrams, build trackers and IT Service Management.
Participates in interface planning, design, and testing.
Contributes to test script creation and perform testing tasks as assigned or needed.
Participates in activities related to project pre-work, configuration, testing, training, activation, and post-live support and stabilization
Identifies current and future customer requirements.
Analyzes business and technical problems.
Participates in and may lead Operational Workgroups and documents work completed and next steps, as assigned.
Compiles and assesses user feedback, gathers requirements for application configuration, and reviews applicaton build.
Documents and communicates decisions, tasks/assignments, and deadlines.
Guides workflow design, building and testing applications, and analyzing other technical issues associated.
Works with training team to develop training materials.
Supports cutover and activation activities for the functional area.
Reviews the status of projects and issues on an ongoing basis with leaders.
Identifies and implements approved changes to the system.
Prior to implementing changes, notifies manager or director of concerns related to approved changes based on knowledge of application and workflow.
Serves as a liaison between end users' workflow needs and vendor implementation staff.
Works with vendor representatives, MLH’s clinical and business leaders, and end users to ensure the system meets MLH’s clinical and business needs in regards to the project deliverables and timeline.
Maintains regular communication with vendor representatives, including participating in project team meetings.
Troubleshoots problems and responds to questions.
Develops, conducts, and/or coordinates information technology and/or information management training programs for clinical departments, medical staff, students and others as required.
Coordinates new services requests - network, hardware and software for assigned departments.
Communicates effectively by promoting the flow of information within and outside the department.
Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
Primary support contact for application end users.
Provides after hours support through on call duties for critical systems.
Reviews, recommends and implements data security, integrity, backup and recovery procedures.
Familiar with emerging information technology relevant to assigned clinical and/or business areas.
Responds on a 7/24 on-call basis to application and Customer problems; ensures that any problem within his/her ability to correct is addressed in a timely and professional manner.