UnitedHealthcare · 2 days ago
Principal Data Scientist
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Responsibilities
Part of a team dedicated to studying the usage of ML-based algorithms on various healthcare data sets
Identify opportunities to apply ML algorithms for claim denial/appeal likelihood
Implement ML techniques with forecasting and reserving teams
Collaborate with IT partners on infrastructure for AI and ML strategy
Stay involved in UHG's broader AI/ML strategy
Qualification
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Required
5+ years healthcare industry experience in a data science or advanced analytics role
5+ years of experience working in high-level statistical programming language (e.g. Python, R)
Experience with Git version control system and knowledge of DevOps and agile development practices
Experience working with data from a variety of sources (e.g. databases, JSON, text-based, and unstructured data)
Experience designing and implementing ETL processes
Experience in applying data science concepts (predictive analytics, machine learning, unsupervised learning) to solve practice business problems
Proficiency in SQL; experience writing well-structured and efficient queries
Preferred
Associateship or Fellowship designation from the Society of Actuaries
Credential in data science (SOA’s predictive analytics certificate or master’s degree in data science)
Experience working with traditional actuarial-based forecasting and reserving models and methods
Proven excellent storytelling skill set and mastery of communicating complex technical information to a non-technical audience
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare helps people live healthier lives by simplifying the health care experience. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
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2020 (61)
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