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Company Name : University of Utah
Location : Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Position : Data Scientist

Job Description : Announcement

Details

Open Date

03/23/2022

Requisition Number

PRN29853B

Job Title

Data Scientist

Working Title

Data Scientist

Job Grade

H

FLSA Code

Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area

U of U Health – Academics

Department

00728 – U of U Medical Group

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$100,000 – $120,000

Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Job Summary

The Data Scientist will have direct reporting responsibility to the Data Science Team Lead within the University of Utah Health Medical Group Analytics Team. We need a self-motivated individual that is naturally curious to solve big health care problems in new and innovative ways. This individual must utilize expertise to query, design and translate complex data analysis into simple, user-friendly mediums that are easily digest able – from health system executives to front-line clinicians. Must be comfortable working on a team and have strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

Facilitates and/or leads in brainstorming strategic and tactical actions for solving business problems with team members and/or physician leaders; will serve as a highly respected consultant and collaborative thought leader both within the medical group and across the University
Supports customer facing analyst team with advanced SQL query and data management expertise
Consistently display the ability to lead a variety of advanced analytic projects in tandem with a focus on helping to tell a compelling story with data and/or help to solve big problems for the institution, provider practice(s) and/or clinical enterprise
Expertise in industry leading statistical and data science practices; these enable operational improvement, strategy deployment, value improvement, population health and clinical program advancement, and improved patient satisfaction and outcomes

Data Visualization

Communicates findings effectively, both visually and in plain language as to make them useful to non-analytic stakeholders
Create data visualizations that convey a full data story to the end user
Determine the best tool to use and best type of visual for a given set of data. Adopts new tools and techniques as needed
Apply design best practices in a way that is visually appealing and draws the viewer in, while avoiding data representation practices that can mislead the viewer.

Technical Skills

Proficient with standard office productivity tools, such as MS Office
Comprehensive understanding of statistical models
Proficient with SQL
Proficient with analytical scripting language (Python, R, Java etc.)

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 6-8 years of related experience in the field or related area is required.

This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

In addition to the points above, the Data Scientist will benefit by having these
preferred competencies:

Healthcare includes the ability to…

Articulate impacts of different payment models across a health system (e.g. Medicaid patient populations on Primary Care
Diagram a clinical EHR workflow using Visio or similar
Identify different provider types and roles to understand how operational workflows and reporting could impact EHR workflows and data
Identify key stakeholders and data structures to tailor analyses

Healthcare Domain Knowledge

Speaks fluently with healthcare vocabulary, healthcare policy issues, common abbreviations, and organizational mission
Leads process mapping of operational workflows
Develops collaborative relationships across care and business roles and engages appropriate care providers to understand business workflow
Able to identify the most knowledgeable care providers to understand business workflow and communicate to others

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34
CFR
part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (
OEO
/AA)

135 Park Building

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at
oeo.utah.edu

To inquire about this posting, email:
employment@utah.edu
or call 801-581-2300.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior
URS
service, may elect to enroll in
URS
if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from
URS
are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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