Research Data Scientist - Center for Health Data Science & Analytics

JOB SUMMARY

At Houston Methodist, the Research Data Scientist position is responsible for addressing the best uses of data science and informatics development for providing a competitive advantage or addressing pressing clinical or business problems in Houston Methodist (HM) and Houston Methodist Academic Institute (HMAI) operations and care, as well as communicate informed conclusions and recommendations across an organization’s leadership structure. The Research Data Scientist position will review clinical and research data to understand and report on the needs surrounding clinical, financial, operational, population health, social, behavior, and marketing data. This position works closely with physicians, care givers, hospital staff, administrators, and other stakeholders to implement projects of clinical and business benefits.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.

PEOPLE - 20%

1. Maintains client relationships as assigned and leads the delivery of innovative strategies and solutions. (EF)
2. Partners in collaboration with leadership of the service lines/specialty areas to promote staff accountability and effective decision-making. (EF)
3. Initiates contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability. (EF)

SERVICE - 35%

1. Analyzes health care data using basic and intermediate statistical methodologies; interprets results for investigators and prepares reports. (EF)
2. Drives data analytical insight across the organization. Presents project progress and results to key stakeholders. (EF)
3. Identifies data elements within the clinical/health/research databases for analytics and decision support. (EF)
4. Maintains database results by setting and enforcing standards and controls. Revises data entry screens and data checks; reviews and resolves data discrepancies. (EF)
5. Translates finding into implementable informatic solutions with the clinicians, hospital and research administration or other key stakeholders. (EF)

QUALITY/SAFETY - 15%

1. Maintains accuracy and timeliness of data input into reports and decisions. (EF)
2. Identifies and corrects flaws in interpretation of results, inconsistency in presentation or inference. (EF)

FINANCE - 10%

1. Uses department resources/equipment/supplies properly and efficiently. (EF)
2. Manages the continuous improvement of clinical, research, and operational data and analytics. (EF)

GROWTH/INNOVATION – 20%

1. Collaborates closely with physicians, care givers, hospital staff, administrators, and other stakeholders to implement projects of clinical and business benefits. (EF)
2. Consults with hospital and research staff regarding process improvement, delivery of best outcomes, decision supports, data insights, and recommendations. (EF)
3. Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action participating in in-service programs and continuing education. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. (EF)

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

o Master’s degree in computer science, Clinical Informatics, Public Health Administration, Business Administration, or Engineering, or an MD with experience in Computing, Informatics, and Statistics or related field

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

o Two years’ experience in health care data analytics and/or database management in a healthcare organization

o Experience in clinical, research, and or healthcare administration