Data Scientist at Tendo

The Data Scientist will support Tendo analytics projects focused on quality management and risk adjustment. This role is expected to access data from multiple sources (public and private) and translate it into information that is meaningful and actionable for the health system. The Data Scientist develops, maintains, and enhances reports that inform internal team members and clients of the performance in several areas including, but not limited to quality, risk, and operational efficiency. In addition, the Data Scientist will also have the opportunity to ask novel, data-driven questions and drive new analyses.

About Tendo
Make an impact—join our team!

We’re a fast-growing, mission-driven company building a culture that enables teams and individuals to thrive. Led by an experienced and proven team, we live by our values and are always on the hunt for motivated people with diverse experiences and backgrounds to help us improve the care journey for patients, clinicians, and caregivers by creating software that provides seamless, intuitive, and user-friendly experiences. 

If you like working with innovative technologies and want to be part of a growing team that will help transform the healthcare experience, we encourage you to apply today!


Responsibilities

Analyze data from multiple databases to drive optimization and improvement of quality outcomes, resource utilization, and risk adjustment.
Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets.
Use predictive modeling to increase and optimize patient outcomes, patient experiences, risk adjustment opportunities, and other business outcomes.
Develop analytic data sets and use statistical software to analyze data sets as requested.
Use third party software tools in development of queries and visualizations.
Coordinate with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes.



Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, epidemiology, engineering, information science, computer science, or equivalent technical experience. 
Hands-on experience writing Python code including, but not limited to, machine learning, data science and engineering, and ETL pipelines. 
3+ years of experience in data analysis software, with data science experience preferred.
3+ years of experience with GitHub/Git, Python, SQL, statistics, and ML modeling.
Knowledge of statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.).
Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.).
Knowledge of statistical and data mining techniques: GLM/regression, Random Forest, Boosting, Trees, text mining, social network analysis, etc.
Demonstrated proficiency writing SQL stored procedures or queries.
Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on data analytics.  
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams.



Nice to Have

Experience in the healthcare setting preferred.
Experience with Epic EMR data preferred, but not required.
Experience with healthcare financials/claims preferred, but not required.

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Tendo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.