Data Scientist III - Healthcare (Scotts Valley)

Data Scientist III - Healthcare (Scotts Valley)

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Data Scientist III - Healthcare

Scotts Valley, CA

*This is a new position at the Alliance where you will bring your skills in healthcare data science to be a part of a new team focused on making a direct impact on the delivery of advanced analytics to improve health strategies, outcomes and the overall lives of our members.

ABOUT US

We are a group of over 500 dedicated employees, committed to our mission of providing accessible, quality health care that is guided by local innovation. We feel that our work is bigger than ourselves. We leave work each day knowing that we made a difference in the community around us.

Join us at Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance), where you will be part of a culture that is respectful, diverse, professional and fun, and where you are empowered to do your best work. As a regional non-profit health plan, we serve approximately 350,000 members in Santa Cruz, Monterey and Merced counties. To learn more about us, click here or check out this video.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Leading the process of designing and developing innovative, data-driven exploratory analysis and predictive and decision models to address business issues related to healthcare management and value-based payment models. You will provide proactive, strategic consultative solutions related to population health and program evaluation and independently collaborates and partners with management, project managers, and IT to develop, implement and manage an assigned project portfolio and will provide subject matter expertise, and assists with providing mentoring and training.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Analytics teams are skilled, focused, and highly collaborative. We work hard, have fun and take pride in how our work impacts the health outcomes for the communities we serve.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

•ÂCertification as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)

•ÂThorough knowledge of statistical software, such as SAS/R/Python

•ÂWorking knowledge of provider analytics

•ÂWorking knowledge of SQL and of data visualization tools, such as Tableau

• Experience working on Artificial Intelligence projects

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Thorough Knowledge of:

•ÂPredictive modeling, data mining, and risk adjustment

•ÂStatistical techniques and data science

•ÂPrinciples and practices of project management

•ÂStatistical software, such as SAS/R/Python

•ÂWindows based PC systems and Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as report-generating software

•ÂProgram outcomes evaluation metrics, such as National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and/or Leapfrog

•ÂHealthcare industry and healthcare information standards such as HL7, LOINC, FHIR, ICD 9/10 and CPT codes, industry standard groupers, such as ETGs, DRGs, and DCGs

•ÂHealth plan and delivery system operations, healthcare informatics, and healthcare benefits and terminology

Ability to:

•ÂPerform new product development from concept to final delivery

•ÂDevelop new algorithms and modify existing algorithms in order to solve business problems

•ÂIdentify and analyze database and data processing problems and recommend solutions

•ÂApply business acumen and quickly and effectively assess business situations, risks, and opportunities in order to ensure beneficial outcomes

•ÂManage multiple projects simultaneously, organize work, maintain accurate records, and achieve goals and timelines

•ÂDevelop data-driven and outcome-based initiatives to improve business decision making

•ÂWork collaboratively with individuals at all levels in a matrix organization while supporting multiple customers

Education and Experience:

•ÂMaster’s degree in Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field

•ÂMinimum of five years of advanced analytics experience in a healthcare setting which included a minimum of three years of experience building and applying predictive models and performing programming using statistical software or an equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. (Note: a Bachelor’s degree and two years of additional experience may substitute for the Master’s degree).

BENEFITS:

•ÂMedical, Dental and Vision Plans

•ÂAmple Paid Time Off

•Â11 Paid Holidays per year

•Â401(a) Retirement Plan

•Â457 Deferred Compensation Plan

•ÂRobust Health and Wellness Program

•ÂEV Charging Stations

• And many more!

For a complete position description and to apply online, please visit our careers website at http://www.ccah-alliance.org/careers.html

At this time the Alliance does not provide any type of sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without current or future needs for sponsorship.