You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Senior Healthcare Data Scientist with expertise in Machine Learning/AI, Statistics, and Operations Research. The role involves supporting the organization's strategic priority of becoming data-driven and outcomes-oriented, particularly through the use of healthcare data.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and drive analytic efforts focused on strategic priorities and clinical/business challenges.
• Develop and manage predictive and prescriptive analytic models supporting clinical, operations, and business initiatives.
• Deploy solutions to provide actionable insights integrated with application systems.
• Collaborate with analytics and clinical/business stakeholders to develop and validate pilot projects.
• Conduct statistical analysis to assess objectives from pilots.
• Create presentations summarizing analytics project results that support organizational strategies.
• Build and extend the analytics portfolio with comprehensive documentation.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive innovation improving quality of care, outcomes, and efficiencies.
• Manage multi-disciplinary projects involving technology, clinical, and business groups.
• Mentor staff in Machine Learning/AI, Statistics, and Operations Research techniques.
• Maintain relationships with business, IT, and clinical leaders to facilitate collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in applied mathematics, data science, or a related field; comparable experience may substitute.

Experience

• 7+ years of industry experience in Machine Learning/AI, Statistics, or Operations Research.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and R.
• Experience with machine learning/AI problems and mathematical optimization.
• Experience developing and deploying healthcare-relevant predictive and prescriptive models.
• Text mining and NLP is preferred.

Skills

• Able to develop machine learning and deep learning algorithms from scratch.
• Strong skills in data analysis, statistical methods, and computational algorithm development.
• Effective oral and written communication with advanced data visualization skills.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our IT and EHR division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing confidential information, potential exposure to personally identifiable information and/or HIPAA records and information, access to work stations for other staff, access to login credentials for protected technical equipment and software, unrestricted access to company software and programs. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.