Description
General Summary of Position
The Senior Data Scientist supports clinical quality and safety innovation and projects using data science techniques and technologies. Under direction of the Sr. Director, Clinical Data & Analytics and/or designee, engages in all activities necessary to provide analyses of qualitative and quantitative quality and health-related data sources, including (but not limited to) developing innovative approaches to discovery, machine learning and natural language processing, qualitative data analyses, methods to uncover subtle associations and casual factors, data management, mapping across multiple data sources, analysis, interpretation, and reporting related to patient safety via a variety of databases. Conducts outcome reporting for all MedStar Health quality and safety programs using database systems to support quality improvement. Analyzes targeted acute and non-acute datasets that identify both system-wide and site-specific trends and areas for improvement. Utilizes predictive analytics to identify the likelihood of future outcomes.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Master's degree data science, information science, statistics, mathematics, computer science or other quantitative or related field required
Experience
- 3-4 years related experience required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficiency with common data science toolkits, such as R, SAS, Python, SQL, etc., to manipulate data and draw insights from large healthcare data sets, required. Proficiency with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Business Objects, to convey insights to disparate audiences, required. Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, and favorable interpersonal skills are necessary to interact with a wide range of technical and non-technical associates, required.
This position has a hiring range of $93,142 - $175,968
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