Clinical Care Transformation Data Scientist

Job Summary

The Data Scientist supports clinical care innovation and quality projects using data science techniques and technologies. Under general supervision of the Director of Outcomes, Clinical Care Transformation and/or designee, engages in all activities necessary to provide analyses of qualitative and quantitative quality and health-related data sources, including (but not limited to) developing innovative approaches to discovery, machine learning and natural language processing, qualitative data analyses, methods to uncover subtle associations and causal factors, data management, mapping across multiple data sources, analysis, interpretation, and reporting related to patient safety via a variety of databases. Conducts outcome reporting for all MedStar Health Clinical Care Transformation programs using database systems to support quality improvement. Analyzes targeted acute and non-acute care datasets that identify both system-wide and site-specific trends and areas for improvement. Utilizes predictive analytics to identify the likelihood of future outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training:

• Master’s degree in data science, information science, statistics, mathematics, computer science or other quantitative or related field.

Experience:

• 1 year related experience. Healthcare industry experience preferred.

License/Cert/Reg:

• No special certification, registration or licensure required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with common data science toolkits, such as R, SAS, Python, SQL, etc., to manipulate data and draw insights from large healthcare data sets, required.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Business Objects, to convey insights to disparate audiences, required. Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, and favorable interpersonal skills are necessary to interact with a wide range of technical and non-technical associates, required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Data Sources: Learns, understands and becomes proficient in relevant MedStar and external data sources and systems including but not limited to electronic health record data, CRISP and Vizient databases. Utilizes appropriate data sources, definitions, and integration for analysis as appropriate. Understands the limits of use for each data source as well as the differences between similar elements in different data sets.
• Presentation of Data: Develops written and graphic presentations of information for MedStar associates. Using creative and adaptive thinking skills, designs and creates a wide range of polished, engaging, innovative and relevant reports, briefs, presentations and visualizations that present large amounts of information in ways that are universally understandable, easy to interpret, and communicate compelling stories to diverse audiences to inform decision-making and support quality and safety related improvement projects.
• Participates in multidisciplinary clinical care transformation improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department as appropriate.
• Supports other members of the department by providing ad hoc technical assistance.
• Uses software analysis tools such as SAS, R, Python, SQL and data visualization tools to report, analyze and interpret healthcare data; provides data support and responds to ad-hoc requests for customized data queries, reports and analyses.
• Participates in the discovery of innovative approaches towards MedStar Health’s Clinical Care Transformation mission, and the development and implementation of new data-driven tactics.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation and research. Our 30,000 associates and 5,400 affiliated physicians work in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest visiting nurse association in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education and professional development of our whole team. MedStar Health offers diverse opportunities for career advancement and personal fulfillment.