Data Scientist, HC Analytics

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System in Detroit seeks a Data Scientist, Healthcare Analytics to collaborate with the Senior Data Scientist and business analysts. You will work with diverse data sources to build analytic models using machine-learning techniques and present findings to business users.

We value experience with cloud data, SQL, and visualization tools. The role emphasizes effective communication and a collaborative approach across teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Operations Research, Public Health, or Epidemiology or related field.
• MS degree preferred.
• 3+ years of professional work experience.
• 2+ years in US Healthcare data analyses.
• 2+ years with predictive analytics using Python, R or SAS.
• Advanced SQL skills with Oracle/SQL Server.
• Experience with Tableau/Power BI for visualization.
• Experience with Rshiny, GGPlot, Qlik, Alteryx, Flask, D3 for data storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Data Scientist and analysts in understanding data science needs from business users.
• Work with multiple data sources to build analytic models using machine-learning techniques.
• Collaborate with IT to source data from proper locations for model building.
• Develop project deliverables and documentation for data science work.
• Present findings to both business and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Python

R

SQL

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics/Mathematics/Econometrics/Operations Research/Public Health/Epidemiology

MS degree preferred

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Oracle

SQL Server

Cloud Big Data Stack

Rshiny

GGPlot

Qlik

Alteryx

Flask

D3

Job description

The Data Scientist, Healthcare Analytics assists the Senior Data Scientist, Healthcare Analytics and other business analysts with working with business users to fully understand their needs for data science solutions. Works with a variety of data sources, both internal and external, big and small, structured and unstructured formats to build analytic models utilizing machine-learning techniques. Partners with the IT group to ensure that the data is sourced from the right location for data science model building. Participates in the development of project deliverables, especially documentation, for data science deliverables. As a team player, interacts with various other roles such as data engineers, business analysts and others. The Data Scientist, Healthcare Analytics solves analytical problems and develops cutting edge solutions to business problems. Should also be skilled at extracting, transforming, and analyzing data using a variety of common analytical tools and statistical techniques. Should be able to present findings in a compelling manner to both a business and non-technical audience. The position requires a team player that is eager to continue to learn and evolve with business needs and changes in the data and business environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Must have an undergraduate (BS) degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Operations Research, Public Health, and Epidemiology or another related field. MS degree is preferred.
• Three plus (3+) years of professional work experience.
• Two plus (2+) years of experience involving quantitative data analyses for problem solving in US Healthcare industry.
• Two plus (2+) years of experience with predictive, forecasting, and optimization problem solving using data analytics tools like Python, R or SAS.
• Exposure of working with cloud Big Data Stack to orchestrate data gathering, cleansing, preparation and modelling preferred.
• Advanced SQL skills working with RDBMSs such as Oracle, SQL Server, etc.
• Experience working with data visualization tools or Data Visualization Designers in Tableau or Power BI.
• Also, experience with data visualization for analytic models in Rshiny, GGPlot, Qlik, Alteryx, Flask, D3, etc. used to tell the data story to business users to foster adoption of analytic outputs created preferred.
• Exceptionally skilled in machine learning, data analytics, pattern recognition and predictive modelling.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Effective communication and storytelling skills.
• Energy and enthusiasm. Passion for learning and contributing to development. A true team player. Collaborative mindset for effective communication across teams.

Additional Information

• Organization: Corporate Services
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

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committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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