The Director Data Scientist - Quality focuses on improving patient care quality through advanced analytics while optimizing revenue through quality-based payment programs. This role identifies quality improvement opportunities by analyzing both clinical care delivery and administrative data to ensure Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation (Baptist) receives appropriate recognition for the high-quality care provided to patients.
This position combines deep analytical expertise with healthcare domain knowledge to use data from both process and outcome measures to predict performance in quality rating methodologies, identify improvement opportunities, and translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership and clinical teams. The ideal candidate is a data storyteller who can extract meaningful patterns from complex healthcare data sets, develop predictive models for quality outcomes, and effectively communicate findings to drive organizational change. This role requires someone who not only understands the data but can craft compelling narratives that make complex analytics accessible and actionable for diverse stakeholders across the organization.
This position will work collaboratively across multiple departments including quality, coding, CDI, finance, and BTS to identify and integrate data sources, create analytics frameworks, and implement data-driven strategies that maximize Baptist's performance in public quality rating programs and value-based payment models. The Director Data Scientist - Quality will be adept at using large data sets to find opportunities for clinical quality optimization, testing different courses of action, and developing algorithms to monitor performance, serving as a bridge between technical and clinical domains to help Baptist capture earned revenue by getting full credit for the quality care already being delivered.
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/DesiredHealthcare Quality Analytics Experience: Professional experience analyzing healthcare data to identify quality improvement opportunities and revenue optimization strategies. Experience working with quality metrics, public reporting programs (CMS Stars, Leapfrog, Vizient, US News), and value-based payment programs (HVBP, HRRP, HACRP).5 years 7 yearsData Analysis Experience: Experience with descriptive statistical methods and data exploration techniques. Expertise in analyzing complex data sets, identifying patterns and trends, and extracting actionable insights. Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple data sources and develop comprehensive analytics solutions that combine clinical and financial data elements.7 years8 yearsCollaborative Experience: Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., quality, CDI, coding, finance, IT). Experience presenting to and working with healthcare leadership teams on strategic initiatives.3 years5 yearsData Visualization Experience: Experience creating dashboards and other visualizations that clearly communicate quality performance metrics to various stakeholders. Power BI visualization experience desired.3 years5 yearsData Science Experience: Experience developing and implementing predictive analytics models using both deterministic and stochastic/probabilistic methods, statistical analyses, and forecasting methodologies to anticipate performance outcomes with sufficient lead time for intervention. Demonstrated ability to translate complex healthcare quality methodologies into practical analytical frameworks that can guide organizational decision-making and improvement strategies.3 years yearsLeadership Experience: Experience mentoring other analysts and collaborating on improvement initiatives. Experience building and supervising analytics teams as well as leading improvement initiatives preferred.1 year3 years
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/DesiredDegree in data science, analytics, statistics, public health, business analytics, engineering or related field demonstrating strong analytical foundation and quantitative skills.Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree or PhD/Doctorate preferredCertifications in healthcare analytics, quality improvement, or Epic systems demonstrating specialized knowledge in healthcare data analysis.NoneEpic’s Clarity & Caboodle Data Model CertificationsCertifications in the Databricks platform demonstrating the ability to source data, assess and improve data quality, combine/integrate data, analyze data, and implement data science models NoneDatabricks’ Data Analyst Associate, Data Engineer Professional, and ML Engineer Professional
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/DesiredHealthcare Training: Training in healthcare delivery systems, quality measures, and methodologies. Understanding of healthcare terminology, clinical documentation requirements, and quality-based reimbursement structures.Intermediate LevelAdvanced TrainingStatistical Methods: Training in statistical analysis, predictive analytics, modeling, and performance evaluation methodologies.Intermediate LevelAdvanced LevelProcess Improvement: Training in data-driven improvement processes and methodologies to evaluate the effectiveness of quality improvement initiatives.Basic UnderstandingFormal Certification (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/DesiredTechnical Skills: Proficiency with data analysis platforms, ability to work with large complex datasets, experience with programming languages, and SQL query development. Experience with healthcare information systems. Demonstrated ability to use programming languages (SAS, R, Python) to manipulate datasets, conduct what-if scenarios, and implement predictive models based on quality program methodologies.Proficiency with SQL and proficiency with at least one programming language (e.g., R, python) OR analytical platform (e.g., SAS)Experience with SAS, R, or Python; Advanced SQL skills; Experience with Epic systemsHealthcare Knowledge: Understanding of healthcare quality measures, terminology (including DRGs, ICD-10 codes, HCCs), clinical documentation requirements, and public reporting methodologies.Intermediate LevelComprehensive knowledgeData Storytelling: Ability to communicate complex data insights to diverse audiences in a clear, compelling, and actionable manner. Experience developing executive-level presentations and strategic recommendations based on data analysis.Demonstrated abilityAdvanced skills with proven track recordCritical Thinking: Ability to identify patterns and insights in complex data, approach problems from multiple perspectives, and develop innovative analytical solutions.Demonstrated abilityAdvanced skills with proven examplesPersonal Characteristics: Curiosity, adaptability to new information and methodologies, tenacity, and resilience when working through complex analytical challenges.Demonstrated traitsProven track record of applying these traits to drive organizational changeLeadership Skills: Ability to organize and manage work, plan ahead to meet deadlines for multiple streams of work, collaborate on or lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor others, and potentially build and supervise a team of analysts as the program grows.Basic leadership skillsProven experience building and developing teams
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Baptist Memorial Health Care is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health care systems and the largest provider of Medicaid in the region. Baptist offers a full continuum of care to communities throughout the Mid-South and consistently ranks among the top integrated health care networks in the country. The health care system comprises 24 affiliate hospitals in West Tennessee, Mississippi and East Arkansas; more than 5,400 affiliated physicians; Baptist Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group with more than 900 providers; home, hospice and psychiatric care; minor medical centers and clinics; a network of surgery, rehabilitation and other outpatient centers; and an education system highlighted by Baptist Health Sciences University (formerly Baptist College of Health Sciences). Baptist employs more than 21,000 people, and in fiscal year 2022 contributed more than $455 million in community benefit and uncompensated care to the communities it serves. For more information, please visit www.baptistonline.org or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
