Data Scientist with expertise in Epic EMR -DS24-09930

Title: Data Scientist with expertise in Epic EMR (Electronic Medical Records)
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 Months

Principal Duties

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist with expertise in Epic EMR (Electronic Medical Records) data to join our team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in leveraging Snowflake's data platform to accelerate the adoption of AI in health and hospital projects. This role involves implementing rules-based logic and creating structured data models for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency and clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management and Analysis:

• Extract, clean, and analyze large datasets from Epic EMR and other healthcare data sources.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines to ensure the accurate and timely flow of data.
• Perform data validation and ensure data quality and integrity.

Implementation of Rules-Based Logic:

• Develop and implement rules-based logic to support various healthcare use cases, including One Stop Benefits, Charge Capture Automation, and Denials Optimization.
• Create structured data models that facilitate the application of rules-based logic.

RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) Implementation:

• Design and implement structured data models for RAG to enhance data retrieval and generation processes.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to present RAG insights and other key performance indicators to stakeholders.
• Utilize AI and client techniques to enhance the accuracy and predictive capabilities of the RAG models.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, developers, and healthcare professionals, to understand project requirements and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Communicate complex analytical results and insights to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Project Execution:

• Participate in agile development processes and contribute to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and adhere to project timelines.

Preferred Skills

• Design and implement predictive models using various machine learning techniques, including both supervised and unsupervised algorithms.
• Utilize deep statistical analysis to understand and model complex public health data.
• Develop and deploy Large Language Models (LLMs) for creating chatbots and extracting insights, enhancing user engagement and information dissemination.
• Analyze clinical data to derive insights that improve patient care and clinical workflows.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. A Ph.D. is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data science, with a focus on healthcare analytics.
• Proven experience working with Epic EMR data, including extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Strong background in implementing rules-based logic and RAG in a healthcare setting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Familiarity with Snowflake or other cloud-based data platforms.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and tools.
• Experience with AI and client techniques to enhance data analysis and RAG implementation.
• Proficient in various data catalog and visualization tools, including but not limited to Tableau, PowerBI, Informatica, and/or Snowflake.
• Knowledgeable in electronic medical records, preferably EPIC.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Economics/Statistics, Telecommunications, Data Communications, or a related field of study.
• Five (5) years of progressive, responsible experience in the field of data processing, computer systems, and applications.

General Tasks and Responsibilities Will Include:

Technical:

• Own the functional requirements link between the customer, development team, and any third party regarding software functionality, throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collect, understand, and transmit business requirements for the project, and translate these into functional specifications and detailed test plans.
• Ensure issues are identified, tracked, reported on, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Communicate needed changes to the development team.
• Possess understanding in the areas of application programming, database, and system design.

Project Execution:

• Assist in enforcement of project deadlines and schedules.
• Communicate and apply project standards.
• Manage resources in accordance with project schedules.
• Produce weekly reports for the project manager showing progress against outstanding milestones, status, resource requirements, issues, risks, and dependencies.
• Manage day-to-day change requests in relation to project plans to ensure agreed deadlines are met.

Communication:

• Facilitate the scheduling and arrangement of meetings and workshops necessary to keep the project moving along.
• Deliver informative, well-organized presentations.
• Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Analysis:

• Analyze and document business processes.
• Document workflows and results of business analysis and obtain sign-off from the client on the specifications.