Research Data Scientist - HDSA

Lensa; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Houston is seeking a Research Data Scientist to enhance data analytics capabilities. The role involves analyzing clinical and operational data to drive improvements in healthcare delivery, collaborating with various stakeholders, and implementing innovative data solutions. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and relevant experience in healthcare analytics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required.
• Two years' experience in healthcare data analytics.
• Proficiency in statistical and database modeling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze healthcare data using statistical methodologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement data-driven projects.
• Maintain accuracy and timeliness of data input into reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Communication

Healthcare analytics

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Clinical Informatics, Public Health Administration, Business Administration, or Engineering

Tools

Health IT software

Job description

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At Houston Methodist, the Research Data Scientist position is responsible for addressing the best uses of data science and informatics development for providing a competitive advantage or addressing pressing clinical or business problems in Houston Methodist (HM) and Houston Methodist Academic Institute (HMAI) operations and care, as well as communicate informed conclusions and recommendations across an organization's leadership structure. The Research Data Scientist position will review clinical and research data to understand and report on the needs surrounding clinical, financial, operational, population health, social, behavior, and marketing data. This position works closely with physicians, care givers, hospital staff, administrators, and other stakeholders to implement projects of clinical and business benefits.

This position will report to the Center for Health Data Science and Analytics (HDSA), a data service center comprised of data scientist, data analysts, and statisticians who work with clinicians and researchers. The mission of HDSA is to facilitate the exploration, collation, harmonization of data and analyze the data from multiple sources and angles.

People Essential Functions

• 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.
  
  

Service Essential Functions

• 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.
  
  

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Maintains accuracy and timeliness of data input into reports and decisions.
• Identifies and corrects flaws in interpretation of results, inconsistency in presentation or inference.
  
  

Finance Essential Functions

• Uses department resources/equipment/supplies properly and efficiently.
• Manages the continuous improvement of clinical, research, and operational data and analytics.
  
  

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

• 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.
  
  

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• 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
  
  

Work Experience

• Two years' experience in health care data analytics and/or database management in a healthcare organization
• Experience in clinical, research, and or healthcare administration
  
  

Licenses And Certifications - Required

• N/A
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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
• Skilled in statistical, database, and algorithm modeling preferred
• Skilled with implementing and managing Health IT software, prototyping and applications
• Knowledge of process mapping and analytics
• Knowledge of clinical/health data integration in a health care IT environment
• Ability to perform exploratory data analysis
• Ability to communicate complicated, technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  
  

Supplemental Requirements

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No
  
  

ON-CALL*

• Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
• On Call* No
  
  

TRAVEL**

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
  
  

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care.

Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs.

Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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