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Houston Methodist · 3 days ago

Research Data Scientist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Houston Methodist is a leading healthcare organization that is seeking a Research Data Scientist to leverage data science and informatics for enhancing clinical and operational performance. The role involves analyzing healthcare data, collaborating with various stakeholders, and translating findings into actionable informatic solutions.

Health CareMedical

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintains client relationships as assigned and leads the delivery of innovative strategies and solutions

Partners in collaboration with leadership of the service lines/specialty areas to promote staff accountability and effective decision-making

Initiates contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability

Analyzes health care data using basic and intermediate statistical methodologies; interprets results for investigators and prepares reports

Drives data analytical insight across the organization. Presents project progress and results to key stakeholders

Identifies data elements within the clinical/health/research databases for analytics and decision support

Maintains database results by setting and enforcing standards and controls. Revises data entry screens and data checks; reviews and resolves data discrepancies

Translates finding into implementable informatic solutions with the clinicians, hospital and research administration or other key stakeholders

Maintains accuracy and timeliness of data input into reports and decisions

Identifies and corrects flaws in interpretation of results, inconsistency in presentation or inference

Uses department resources/equipment/supplies properly and efficiently

Manages the continuous improvement of clinical, research, and operational data and analytics

Collaborates closely with physicians, care givers, hospital staff, administrators, and other stakeholders to implement projects of clinical and business benefits

Consults with hospital and research staff regarding process improvement, delivery of best outcomes, decision supports, data insights, and recommendations

Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action participating in in-service programs and continuing education. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis

Qualification

Health care data analyticsDatabase managementStatistical modelingHealth IT softwareData integrationExploratory data analysisProcess mappingCommunication skills

Required

Master's degree in computer science, Clinical Informatics, Public Health Administration, Business Administration, or Engineering, or an MD with experience in Computing, Informatics, and Statistics or related field

Two years' experience in health care data analytics and/or database management in a healthcare organization

Experience in clinical, research, and or healthcare administration

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

Ability to perform exploratory data analysis