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Qualified Health · 2 months ago

Staff Healthcare Data Scientist - Healthcare Data Infrastructure

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $240K/yr

6+ years exp

Qualified Health is redefining what's possible with Generative AI in healthcare. The Staff Healthcare Data Scientist will bridge robust data infrastructure with high-impact AI applications, ensuring the platform delivers reliable insights to healthcare providers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareMedical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive analysis of downstream AI applications to identify optimal data requirements and feature specifications

Design and implement featurized data mappings from standardized healthcare data models (FHIR, Epic Clarity, HL7) to application-specific datasets

Develop optimized data transformations within Azure Databricks that enhance AI application performance and clinical accuracy

Build scalable PySpark workflows that efficiently process large-scale healthcare data while maintaining data integrity

Partner with data analysts to develop comprehensive data QC checklists tailored to specific healthcare applications

Design and implement automated data quality notebooks and monitoring systems to ensure completeness and clinical validity

Collaborate with clinical stakeholders to translate healthcare workflows into optimized data structures and validate feature engineering approaches

Establish reusable feature engineering frameworks and data quality metrics aligned with healthcare regulatory requirements

Qualification

Healthcare data sciencePython data science stackAzure DatabricksPySparkHealthcare data standardsStatistical modelingMachine learningFeature engineeringData warehouse architecturesCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

6+ years of experience in healthcare data science with demonstrated expertise in clinical data analysis and outcomes research

Deep domain knowledge of healthcare data standards (FHIR r4, HL7v2, ICD-10, CPT, SNOMED-CT) and EHR data structures, particularly Epic Clarity

Advanced degree in Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or related quantitative field

Expert-level proficiency in Python data science stack (pandas, scikit-learn, scipy, statsmodels)

Extensive hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and PySpark for large-scale healthcare data processing

Strong background in statistical modeling, machine learning, feature engineering, and advanced analytics techniques

Solid understanding of modern data warehouse architectures and ETL patterns

Outstanding communication skills with ability to explain complex analytical findings to both technical and clinical audiences

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including clinicians, data engineers, and product managers

Preferred

PhD in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, or related field

Experience with real-world evidence studies and AI/ML applications in healthcare

Background in healthcare regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, HITRUST, FDA guidelines)

Experience with clinical decision support systems and quality improvement initiatives

Relevant healthcare analytics or data science platform certifications

Published research in healthcare informatics or clinical data science

Benefits

Competitive salaries with equity packages

Robust medical/dental/vision insurance

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

An inclusive environment that fosters creativity and innovation

Company

Qualified Health

Qualified Health is an integrated generative AI into a healthcare platform that offers continuous monitoring of algorithm performance.

Founded in 2023

San Carlos, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.qualifiedhealthai.com

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