Sr. Data Scientist - Population Health (Hybrid)
Chicago, IL, United States
The Opportunity
Join us in tackling healthcare for rural America! We’re seeking a Senior Data Scientist - Population Health who is passionate about having a positive societal impact and for using technology for good – solving issues of health inequity for communities that have been perennially underserved.
As an early hire, you’ll lead the development of our utilization, cost, and clinical data science functions, spanning from business intelligence to deep-dive analytics to risk stratification prediction and modeling, leveraging your proven track record for success in health care analytics, actuarial, or data science.
What you’ll do:
Deliver analytic and data science products – from business intelligence to analytics to predictive modeling – within the health care data domain (e.g., clinical outcomes, clinical quality, cost of care)
Develop risk stratification models using EHR, claims, RA, actuarial experience, and a variety of other data sources to match our members with the appropriate care pathways
Conduct opportunity assessments for reducing total cost of care or improving code capture as we work in new geographies and with new clients and partners
Evaluate the effectiveness of service delivery for different population segments relative to clinical and cost outcomes
Collaborate with the Technology team to purpose-build a healthcare data infrastructure that supports high-impact analytics
What you bring:
5+ years of hands-on health care analytics, actuarial, or data science experience
Strong technical skills necessary to perform advanced analytics: coding (e.g., R, Python, Scala), experience with data management and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Looker, Metabase, open source platforms), and experience performing machine-learned analysis with large datasets
Deep experience with clinical and/or claims data, especially Medicare data
A collaborative approach to working with stakeholders to help define the question, shape the analysis plan, and deliver and interpret results or models
Ability to dive deep into details and zoom out to see the big picture
Previous experience developing risk stratification models with a variety of healthcare data sources
Bonus Points:
Experience with value-based care analytics and data science
Experience working on a small, fast-paced team
Strong foundation in probability & statistics, demonstrated expertise with ML tools, SQL, Python, and statistical & ML packages
Experience empowering Teammates' work via mentorship, coaching, synchronous & asynchronous code review, and leading by empathy and example
What shapes our company:
Deep commitment to one another, the people and communities we serve, and to care that enables everyone to achieve their best health
Compassion and empathy
Curiosity, and an eagerness to listen
Drive to deliver high-quality experiences, clinical care, and cost-effectiveness
Strong focus on sustainability of our business and scalability of our services, to maximize our reach and impact
Nurturing a diverse workforce, with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view
Taking our mission and business seriously, but not taking ourselves too seriously– having fun as we build!
Benefits:
Competitive salary, equity grant, generous paid time off
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance with 100% of monthly premium covered for employees
Company-sponsored 401k plan
Flexible working arrangement
Compensation is based on qualifications, experience, skillset, and location.
At Homeward, a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences enrich our teams and allow us to achieve above and beyond our goals. If you have yet to gain experience in the areas detailed above, we hope you will share your unique background with us in your application and how it can be additive to our teams.
Homeward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Homeward is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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