Data Science Analyst I-Geriatric and Palliative Job at Mount Sinai Health System

Job Description The Data Science Analyst I collaborates with the principal investigator to develop sophisticated analytics that contribute to scientific results and conclusions. This individual demonstrates sound understanding of the healthcare domain, warehoused healthcare claims, and assessment data. Essential Duties Qualifications BA or BS degree minimum, in a relevant field of study; Masters degree preferred. 2 years minimum data science expertise, preferably in healthcare or academia, with experience in machine learning, and ideally, natural language processing Non-Bargaining Unit, 851 - Geriatrics and Palliative Care - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine Responsibilities Manages longitudinal claims data, including Medicare Carrier file and medication (Part D) data, as well as Minimum Data Set (MDS) for Nursing Homes and Swing Bed Providers, and other associated datasets according to the requirements of the data use agreement and institutional policy a. Develops database structure with appropriate data documentation, describing the content of analytic files, their locations, etc. b. Converts analytic files to appropriate file types to facilitate statistical analysis c. Creates derived variables needed to answer research questions d. Orients new study team members to database structure e. Develops and securely transfers queries needed to facilitate secondary projects with appropriate regulatory approvals f. Independently ensures that all analytic output conforms to cell size requirements of data use agreement g. Upon closure of the project, facilitates data destruction in a manner compliant with the data use agreement, study protocol and institutional policies and procedures Develops machine learning applications for prediction, clustering, and natural language processing. Takes a proactive role as analyst for study team members; understands their needs and translates them into reporting and analytic solutions Effectively communicates with study team members and ensures all requests are properly triaged, recorded and tracked. Ensures data integrity, high-quality query design, and reporting formats with meaningful analytic output Develops and maintains project work plans, including critical tasks, milestones, timelines, interdependencies and contingencies. Tracks and reports progress. Keeps stakeholders apprised of project status and implications for completion. Prepares clear, well-organized project-specific documentation, including, at a minimum, analytic methods used, key decision points and caveats, with sufficient detail to support comprehension and replication Provides technical assistance to others in the department using Medicare claims data, Medicare Part D data and MDS data May participate in the development of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed academic journals Other duties as assigned. About Us Strength Through Diversity The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by: Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential. Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination. Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers. At Mount Sinai, our leaders strive to learn, empower others, and embrace change to further advance equity and improve the well-being of staff, patients, and the organization. We expect our leaders to embrace anti-racism, create a collaborative and respectful environment, and constructively disrupt the status quo to improve the system and enhance care for our patients. We work hard to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong and are able to advance professionally. Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our history “About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 43,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes approximately 7,400 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics and top 20 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 14 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are passionately committed to addressing racism and its effects on our faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve. Our goal is for Mount Sinai to become an anti-racist health care and learning institution that intentionally addresses structural racism.” EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Compensation Statement Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $72473 - $109200 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.