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Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Data Scientist

Emory Healthcare/Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship,

development,

and leadership programs

And more

Work Location:

Atlanta, GA

Description

A data scientist, a high-level individual contributor, will be collaborating with cross-functional teams

This role involves leading and coordinating data-driven efforts across different departments or disciplines

Effective communication, adaptability, and a strong understanding of both technical and business aspects are essential for success in this role

Strategic Planning:

Work closely with stakeholders from various functional areas (such as IT, marketing, finance, and operations) to understand their data needs and align analytics initiatives with organizational goals

Develop a strategic vision for data analysis and drive its implementation

Data Governance and Quality Assurance:

Establish data governance policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security

Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to maintain high-quality data pipelines and databases

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams

Translate business requirements into data analysis tasks and vice versa

Bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders

Project Management:

Lead cross-functional projects related to data analysis, reporting, and insights

Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables

Monitor progress and address any roadblocks

Data Exploration and Visualization:

Explore large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and insights. Data sources include electronic health records (e.g., EPIC), decision support systems (e.g, EPSi, StrataJazz), and other healthcare systems

Create visualizations (such as charts, graphs, and dashboards) to communicate findings effectively

Statistical Analysis and Modeling:

Apply statistical techniques to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions

Collaborate with data scientists to build predictive models when necessary

Change Management and Training:

Support organizational change related to data initiatives

Train team members on data tools, best practices, and analytical methods

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelors degree, a master's degree is preferred

At least 5 years of experience either in healthcare or data analytics

At least 2 years of experience working for payor companies or healthcare systems

At least 2 years of experience in relational database

Proficient in SQL and at least 1 other programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SAS)

Experience in statistical modeling, machine learning, AI

Excellent presentation skills

Experience in strategic planning and workflow optimization

Mentor and coach the broader analytic team and service line operation leaders

Preferred Qualifications:

EPIC certified or experience working with Epic Clarity data

Experience in Strata or similar decision support system

Management experience

Agile experience

JUDGEMENT:

Leads a team

Helps develop and implement a solution and/or analytical strategy for the group

Manage customer relationships, communicating results and recommendations to project sponsors, clients & various senior level audiences

Guide decision-making through data-driven recommendations

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!

Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division

Emory Healthcare Inc.

Campus Location

Atlanta, GA, 30345

Campus Location

US-GA-Atlanta

Department

EHI Operational Excellence

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

153263

Job Category

Business Operations

Schedule

8a-4:30p

Standard Hours

40 Hours

Hourly Minimum

USD $53.45/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint

USD $73.49/Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.