Healthcare Researcher

Garner Health•New York City, NY

27d•$97,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Garner’s mission is to transform the healthcare economy, delivering high-quality and affordable care for all. We are fundamentally reimagining how healthcare works in the U.S. by partnering with employers to redesign healthcare benefits using clear incentives and powerful, data-driven insights. Our approach guides employees to higher-quality, lower-cost care, creating a system that works better for everyone. Patients achieve better health outcomes, employers spend healthcare dollars more effectively, and physicians are rewarded for delivering exceptional care rather than performing more procedures. Garner is one of the fastest-growing healthcare technology companies in the country. Our products are trusted by the most sophisticated employers and providers in the industry, and we are building a team of talented, mission-driven individuals who are motivated to make a meaningful impact on healthcare at scale. About the role: We are seeking an exceptional Healthcare Researcher to join our Clinical Research Team . This role will report to the Director of Healthcare Research. You will be essential in helping develop and maintain Garner’s proprietary claims-based physician performance measures. You will help review academic clinical literature and work with clinical experts to understand high-quality, high-value care across a variety of specialties and identify exceptional clinicians. Where you will work: This role will be based in our New York City office. You must be willing to work in the office 3 days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year (preferably 2+ years) working with health insurance claims data or electronic health record (EHR) data
Working knowledge of how to utilize ICD and CPT codes, as well as their limitations
Bachelors degree required; Masters degree or above in public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, or related fields preferred
Strong biostatistics and epidemiological background required
Basic coding experience (SQL, Python, Stata, R, or SAS) required
Strong interest in healthcare and clinical best practices research
An aptitude to learn new technologies and tools quickly
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A desire to work in a rapidly evolving startup environment, and be a part of our mission to improve the value and quality of the US healthcare system
A desire to be a part of a high-performing, mission-driven team that operates with intense urgency, a strong sense of individual accountability, and a commitment to authentic feedback

Responsibilities

Conduct literature reviews to help develop and refine metrics for a range of medical conditions and procedures
Create and validate measures using proprietary technical and statistical tools
Maintain a library of documentation for internal and external stakeholders
Work closely with clinical experts
Collaborate with product, data science, and engineering teams to support new product development, figuring out creative ways to use the metrics we have developed to save the US healthcare system money and help improve quality of care for patients