Data Scientist II - Family Medicine - Population Health Research

Data Scientist II - Family Medicine - Population Health ResearchLocation: Texas Medical Center-Houston, TexasCategory: Information TechnologyMcGovern Medical School at UTHealth HoustonRequisition #: 240001BZWhat we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. Thats where you come in.Once you join us you won't want to leave. Its because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits youd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employeesGenerous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)The longer you stay, the more vacation youll accrue!Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...Free financial and legal counselingFree mental health counseling servicesGym membership discounts and access to wellness programsOther employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.Resources for child and elder carePlus many more!Position Summary:The Data Scientist Level II is a skillful team player with a clear track record of transforming data into actionable insights and knowledge. This individual is a deliberate and systematic scientist who can clearly articulate the hypotheses to be tested, practice with rigor and precision, and maintain a balanced/independent point of view to achieve valid and accepted findings. Uses social determinants of health data sets in conjunction with administrative claims and electronic health records to measure the relational impact of these variables when applicable.It is essential for this person to be a very effective communicator who can guide other team members to understanding of applied methods, rationale, statistical validity, and the appropriate application of insights.Position Key Accountabilities:Performs statistical analyses for population health studies using large administrative databases, including health claims dataBuilds models that incorporate diverse data sets representing administrative, clinical, and social health indicators when applicable.Apply a variety of methods such as statistical analysis, data mining, predictive analytics, multivariate regression analysis, statistical process control, and optimization solutions.Perform as a results-oriented problem solver to quickly synthesize complex scenarios, connect abstract patterns/information, apply appropriate methods, and implement practical and timely solutions.Demonstrate and embrace a collaborative approach by providing guidance on statistical analysis of large healthcare datasets to other team members and trainees.Assess the impact of computer networking and data warehousing on data use and analysis when applicable.Perform other duties as assigned.Certification/Skills:Proficiency with statistical packages, databases, and programming languages for data preparation, storage, transformation, analysis or visualization. Examples include R, SAS, STATA, Python, Excel, or other big data frameworks.Ability to work with a wide variety of data formats/sources such as relational databases, XML, JSON, CSV, text, sensors/activity trackers, clickstreams, social media, and geolocationEffective communication skills including written, oral, listening, and interpersonal.Minimum Education:Masters degree in health care, management, mathematics, engineering, informatics, or a related fieldMinimum Experience:3 years of enterprise experience as a data scientist, informaticist, statistician, senior analyst or related rolePhysical Requirements:Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houstons Health University and Texas resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The universitys primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Childrens Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.UTHealth BenefitsUTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.In addition, all UTHealthHouston???????employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partners hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealthsHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliates rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.