[Hiring] Clinical Data Scientist @VMFH Division Support Services

Role Description

This job is responsible for staffing/leading collaborative efforts to design, develop, test, implement and maintain data modeling and analytics solutions for use in clinical, quality and population health improvement. Work includes representing data in contexts to include reports, dashboards, quantitative analytic models and interactive analysis tools. An incumbent will conceptualize and develop analytic solutions to help address Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's (VMFH) complex challenges using a variety of data science, analytic techniques, and tools.

• Anticipate and support the information needs of VMFH clinical and business partners.
• Enable data-driven decision-making and contribute to a culture of collaborative analytics throughout the organization.
• Expand advanced clinical analytics capabilities and relevant components of the data and analytics infrastructure.
• Maintain high standards of data governance in alignment with industry and regulatory standards.

Work requires knowledge of hierarchical and relational database design and application development including but not limited to SQL server, SSIS, VBA, ODBC, AWS. Requires experience in working with Epic EMR data sets in Clarity and Caboodle. Also requires familiarity with EMR reporting and business intelligence tools and expertise with respect to data architecture, technical documentation and end-user training/support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree of Science in a Quantitative Discipline (BS in mathematics, statistics, health services research, informatics, epidemiology or research-oriented MPH).
• Three years of related work experience in quantitative data analysis, including one year in healthcare context.
• EPIC Certification (EPIC) required.

Requirements

• Direct querying against the Epic EMR data sets in Clarity and Caboodle (This requires Epic certification).
• Facilitates data-influenced decision making across VMFH; creates actionable insights from data to assist all levels of management and clinical leadership in making key business and clinical quality decisions.
• Strives to become a recognized internal subject matter expert and consultant on clinical, quality, data governance and population health data and data sources.
• Develops, validates, applies and maintains scalable data models including visualizations, statistical models and predictive/prescriptive (machine learning) models.
• Continuously reviews and updates deliverables to align with current regulatory, contracted and evidence-based quality metrics; researches and applies industry best practices in clinical population health analytics and data management.
• Works directly with clinicians and business intelligence staff to assure the integrity of clinical data used for analytics and reporting.
• Builds competencies, under the direction and mentorship of higher-level colleagues, in advanced predictive analytics methods and data consolidation.
• Consults with stakeholders to discuss/understand business needs/requirements and to identify viable technological solutions/opportunities.
• Designs, develops (including complex coding) and documents interfaces/applications/databases that address user needs and meet professional development standards.
• Maintains/updates interfaces/applications/databases once implemented; makes changes in tables/logic and tools.
• Serves as point-person for all issues and/or malfunctions involving the technical aspects of the assigned programs/tools.
• Provides internal consulting for departments in overall data management concepts/tools and select special applications to facilitate automation of end-user processes and workflows.
• Performs necessary procedures to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.

Company Description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

• Deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve.
• Dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management.
• Comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region.
• Pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence.
• Join a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities.