Waystar · 19 hours ago
Data Scientist
Lehi, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWaystar is a company that simplifies healthcare payments through a smart platform. They are seeking an experienced Data Scientist to solve data-driven healthcare problems using machine learning and predictive modeling, collaborating with various teams to maximize operational outcomes for healthcare providers.
FinanceHealth CarePaymentsSoftware
Responsibilities
Works closely with other Data Scientists, Application Engineering, Product Management, and Operational teams in designing, experimenting with, and implementing machine learning to drive operational value
Works closely with Application Engineering teams to gather and process data, as well as in surfacing various analytically based features in core products
Works on new applications of machine learning and analytic technology within Healthcare, producing quantitative, justifiable results to guide feature planning
Translates real-world Healthcare problems to mathematical frameworks Works with Product Management, Marketing, and Sales as needed to promote sales and to incorporate market and customer feedback
Data exploration, hypothesis creation (from business and product goals), testing algorithms, scaling to large data-sets and validating results will be common tasks for this role
Understands, organizes, and communicates succinctly. Familiarity with various statistical and machine learning techniques including: classification, regression, dimension reduction, clustering, and various multivariate methods
Complete familiarity with empirical approaches to estimate performance of machine learning models including: hold-out sets, cross-validation, leave-one-out testing
Demonstrated competency in R/Python predictive modeling
Demonstrated competency in RDBMS (e.g. SQL Server)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in the fields of Computer or Data Science, Statistics, or Mathematics is required
Demonstrated competency in R/Python predictive modeling
Demonstrated competency in RDBMS (e.g. SQL Server)
Must be a quick-learner with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Presentation abilities and the ability to communicate with all levels of the Business
Comfortable working in ambiguous areas where learning and adaptability are key skills
Competent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Preferred
Additional experience and/or education in healthcare, business operations or other areas is preferred
An aptitude for medical informatics is preferred
Benefits
Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
Generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays
Flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
401(K) program with company match
Pet insurance
Employee resource groups
Company
Waystar
Waystar is a technology platform that provides healthcare revenue cycle management solutions.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.12BKey Investors
Bain Capital,CPP Investments
2025-09-11Post Ipo Secondary· $709.2M
2025-05-13Post Ipo Secondary· $557M
2025-02-20Post Ipo Equity· $800M
Leadership Team
Steven M. Oreskovich
Chief Financial Officer
Ryan Ayres
VP Sales - Health Systems and Hospitals - Western Region
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