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Clinical Data Scientist

  • VMFH Division Support Services
  • Seattle, Washington, Remote
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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $45.06 - $67.03 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-463544
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Clinical Data Analytics
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)
Shift
Day
Remote
Yes
Category
Clinical Informatics

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This job is responsible for staffing/leading collaborative efforts to design, develop, test, implement and maintain data modeling and analytics solutions for use in clinical, quality and population health improvement. Work includes representing data in contexts to include reports, dashboards, quantitative analytic models and interactive analysis tools. An incumbent will conceptualize and develop analytic solutions to help address Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's (VMFH) complex challenges using a variety of data science, analytic techniques, and tools. Work includes anticipating and supporting the information needs of VMFH clinical and business partners, enabling data-driven decision-making, and contributing to a culture of collaborative analytics throughout the organization. Working with front-line clinicians, administrative leaders and information systems personnel, an incumbent will expand advanced clinical analytics capabilities and relevant components of the data and analytics infrastructure while maintaining high standards of data governance in alignment with industry and regulatory standards.

Work requires knowledge of hierarchical and relational database design and application development including but not limited to SQL server, SSIS, VBA, ODBC, AWS. Requires experience in working with Epic EMR data sets in Clarity and Caboodle. Also requires familiarity with EMR reporting and business intelligence tools and expertise with respect to data architecture, technical documentation and end-user training/support.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Direct querying aqainst the Epic EMR data sets in Clarity and Caboodle (This requires Epic certification)

Facilitates data-influenced decision making across VMFH; creates actionable insights from data to assist all levels of management and clinical leadership in making key business and clinical quality decisions.

Strives to become a recognized internal subject matter expert and consultant on clinical, quality, data governance and population health data and data sources.

Develops, validates, applies and maintains scalable data models including visualizations, statistical models and predictive/prescriptive (machine learning) models.

Continuously reviews and updates deliverables to align with current regulatory, contracted and evidence-based quality metrics; researches and applies industry best practices in clinical population health analytics and data management.

Works directly with clinicians and business intelligence staff to assure the integrity of clinical data used for analytics and reporting, including supporting initiatives to define and validate new clinical data mart tables.

Builds competencies, under the direction and mentorship of higher-level colleagues, in advanced predictive analytics methods and data consolidation.

Consults with stakeholders to discuss/understand business needs/requirements and to identify viable technological solutions/opportunities; prepares detailed specifications/record layouts and/or current/revised work flow diagrams from which interfaces/applications/databases will be written.

Designs, develops (including complex coding) and documents interfaces/applications/databases that address user needs and meet professional development standards; develops scenarios and scripts to test new/updated tools to ensure desired functionality and that results produced are in line with objectives; troubleshoots/debugs problematic performance/issues; transfers programs to production environment when testing has been completed successfully; prepares and conducts end-user training as necessary.

Maintains/updates interfaces/applications/databases once implemented; makes changes in tables/logic and tools; adds and deletes codes and other information; works with IT staff and other resources when systems are being upgraded to identify impact on existing interfaces.

Serves as point-person for all issues and/or malfunctions involving the technical aspects of the assigned programs/tools; receives general alerts in the event of a problem, runs internal diagnostics to identify problems, troubleshoots and identifies causes/issues and executes timely resolution that may involve reconfiguration or re-programming of internal code.

Provides internal consulting for departments in overall data management concepts/tools and select special applications to facilitate automation of end-user processes and workflows.

Performs necessary procedures to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction; implements security procedures to accommodate system and user requirements.


Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree of Science in a Quantitative Discipline (BS in mathematics, statistics, health services research, informatics, epidemiology or research-oriented MPH) and three years of related work experience in quantitative data analysis, including one year in healthcare context.

  • Or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

  • EPIC Certification (EPIC) required.

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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