ABOUT THIS POSITION
We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist, who has previously supported Healthcare software applications. The data scientist role involves solving technical, data-driven Healthcare problems using computer science, mathematical, predictive modeling and statistical methods, & knowledge. This person will interact with teams from Account Management to Application Engineering and R&D, to conduct detailed analysis and experimentation to maximize the utility of predictive modeling, analytic and machine learning across Waystar's product line. The role will focus on extending machine learning, predictive modeling, and analytic components to provide up-to-date intelligence to Healthcare providers maximizing outcomes. An ideal candidate for this position can approach problem-solving challenges independently, has a strong attention to detail, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and team-based environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Worksclosely withApplication Engineering,ProductManagement, and Operationalteams in designing, experimenting-with,and implementing machine learning and analytical systems applied to design information and user behavior
Worksclosely withApplication Engineering teams to gather and process data,as well as in surfacing variousanalytically-basedfeatures in core products
Workson groundbreaking new applications of machine learning and analytic technology toHealthcare, producing quantitative, justifiable results to guide feature planning
Translatesreal-worldHealthcare problems to mathematical frameworks
WorkswithProductManagement,Marketing,andSales as needed to promote sales and to incorporate market and customer feedback
Data exploration, hypothesis creation (from business and product goals), testing algorithms, scaling to largedata-setsand validating results will be common tasks for this role
Understands, organizes, and communicatesroot causes of problems and successessuccinctly
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Complete familiarity with various statistical and machine learning techniquesincluding:classification, regression, dimension reduction, clustering,and various multivariate methods
Complete familiarity with empirical approaches to estimate performance of machine learning models including: hold-out sets, cross-validation, leave-one-out testing
Understanding of orders of algorithms and how they scale
Demonstrated competency in R/Python predictive modeling
Demonstrated competency in RDBMS (e.g. SQLServer)
Ability to code in 1+ general purpose programming language (C#, Java, etc.)
Must be a quick-learner with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding presentation abilities and the ability to communicatewithall levels of theBusiness
Comfortable working innewly-forming, ambiguous areas where learning and adaptability are key skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Must possess strong analytical, problem-solving,and writing skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Detail-oriented
Master of Science degree or higher in the fields of Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics is preferred
An aptitudefor medical informatics is preferred
ABOUT WAYSTAR
Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.
Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.
Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.comor follow @Waystaron Twitter.
WAYSTAR PERKS
Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Waystar’s enterprise-grade software is purpose-built to simplify healthcare payments. We enable providers to prioritize patient care and optimize their financial performance. Waystar serves approximately 30,000 clients, representing over 1 million distinct providers, including 16 of 20 institutions on the U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll. Waystar’s enterprise-grade platform annually processes over 5 billion healthcare payment transactions, including over $1.2 trillion in annual gross claims and spanning approximately 50% of U.S. patients. Waystar strives to transform healthcare payments so providers can put the human touch where it matters most: their patients and communities.
Put simply, Waystar is the way to make healthcare payments more human with a software platform designed for providers + patients.
Discover the way forward at waystar.com.