Data Scientist

We are recruiting for a Data Scientist to join our team!

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Department

Perioperative Bus Svc (Admin)

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, supports data needs of investigators in the Departments of Medicine and Behavioral Health for the purposes of research, quality improvement, grant and contract deliverables and publication.

Coordinates and performs duties related to data acquisition and analysis for multiple projects simultaneously. Responsible for querying and managing data using Epic reporting tools, SQL Server, and SAS software suite or SPSS.

Provides assistance in creating and refining research methodologies and works closely with investigators to design analytical plans and perform statistical analysis.

Prepares tables, graphs and descriptive summaries of data for presentations, progress reports, grant applications and manuscripts.

Requires strong organizational skills to set priorities and ability to work with high degree of accuracy and attention to details while responding to tight deadlines and multiple priorities and demands.

Demonstrates skill in utilizing principles and practices of effective and persuasive communication to elicit and / or present explanatory or interpretive information in an organized, concise manner.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for collecting and managing organizational and clinical information by querying the data warehouse, running Epic reports, analyzing tabular data models, etc. (30%)
• Writes and runs queries on Denver Health databases in order compile data for research and quality improvement projects. (15%)
• Uses appropriate data collection instruments, data interpretation procedures and analytical methodologies to provide assistance with research design and analyses for manuscript publication. (15%)
• Maintains data in a safe and secure environment. (10%)

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Work Experience

• 1-3 years of technical experience working with relational databases developing in SQL and writing reports preferably in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) required.
• 1-3 years of healthcare experience working with clinical databases and the analysis of data preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of Data Warehousing technologies including Microsoft SQL Server, SAS, Microsoft Access and Excel or other similar programs.
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to compile, code, categorize, calculate, audit, and / or verify data.
• Ability to create stored procedures and triggers as well as run queries, develop complex tables and joins, and perform data analysis.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while remaining flexible with changing priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to accomplish goals.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to summarize detailed information in an organized, concise manner.
• Experience in biomedical research including study design, conduct and analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in advanced bioinformatics including regression modelling and big-data analytical techniques.
• Experience in advanced data visualization for the purposes of analysis, publication and grant applications.
• Knowledge of relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server).
• Experience with SAS software suite or SPSS.
• Familiarity with Epic Software is preferred.

Shift

Regular

Salary

$71,668.00 - $107,502.00 / yr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.

5%, and generous medical plans.

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance.
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching.
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.

Our Values

• Respect
• Belonging
• Accountability
• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured.

Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

For more about our commitment to diversity visit : https : / / www.denverhealth.org / for-professionals / careers / diversity-and-inclusion

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