Sr. Epic Data Scientist

From a Sr. Epic Data Scientist-Clinical position, and under very limited supervision, the Healthcare Information Data Scientist Sr independently functions in an expert capacity 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, and evaluate predictive models and advanced algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data.

Effectively communicates information in a way that is easy to understand for the intended audience, both technical and non‑technical.

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• 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 master files, 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.
• From a senior perspective, identifies and plans for current and future customer requirements. Analyzes complex business and technical problems.
• Leads Operational Work groups and documents work completed and next steps, as assigned. Compiles and assesses user feedback, gathers requirements for application configuration, and reviews application build. Documents and communicates decisions, tasks/assignments, and deadlines.
• Guides workflow design, building and testing systems, 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.
• 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.
• Primary support contact for application end users.
• Provides after hours support through on call duties for critical systems.
• Pro‑actively reviews, recommends and implements data security, integrity, backup…