Research Data Scientist – HDSA

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Research Data Scientist to leverage data science and informatics for clinical and business improvements. The role involves analyzing healthcare data, collaborating with various stakeholders, and implementing data-driven solutions. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and have experience in healthcare data analytics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or MD with experience in Computing, Informatics, and Statistics.
• Two years' experience in health care data analytics and/or database management.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes health care data using statistical methodologies.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to implement clinical and business projects.
• Maintains database accuracy and resolves discrepancies.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methodologies

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in computer science, Clinical Informatics, Public Health Administration, Business Administration, or Engineering

Job description

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