Data Scientist

Overview

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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, Strata Jazz), 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 EDUCATION:

* A bachelors degree, a master's degree is preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

* 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

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 ase note that one week's advance notice is preferred.