HCA Healthcare

Sr Statistician

HCA Healthcare$95K — $115K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; Master's degree preferred
  • 5+ years of experience as a statistician required
  • Advanced statistical programming skills in R required
  • Intermediate SQL skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerBI required
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills required

Responsibilities

  • Act as a data domain expert for clinical and operational service lines
  • Write SQL queries to extract and model data from various databases
  • Assess data quality and communicate findings to stakeholders
  • Aggregate and clean data for analysis and reporting
  • Create actionable reports and data visualizations to enhance clinical quality
  • Collaborate with research teams to design studies and calculate statistical parameters
  • Deliver rapid analytics solutions to support operational requests

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities within HCA Healthcare
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Onsite work schedule in Nashville, TN
  • Potential for travel (up to 25%)
  • Focused commitment to employee growth and career advancement
Full Job Description
What you will accomplish in this role

The Senior Statistician will support HCA Healthcare DT&I domain leaders by providing statistical analytics and reporting to identify opportunities and inform ongoing transformation initiatives. Responsibilities include consultation on research questions and the design of experiments, studies, data extraction, data modeling, statistical analysis and interpretation of results. The Senior Statistician must be able to take direction for tactically appropriate data and information models, identify opportunities and strategies in analyzing data, possess advanced analytical skills, intermediate SQL query skills, have excellent communication skills [both written and verbal], have relationship building skills, portray a professional presence, and possess a proven track record of delivering high quality analytics results. The Senior Statistician must be able to take direction, work independently, and work in a small group collaboratively to deliver high level results within specified time frames.

What you will do in this role:

  • Functions as a data domain expert for multiple assigned clinical/operational service lines.
  • Writes intermediate to advanced SQL to data mine, extract and model data from multiple databases
  • Determines data quality or completeness; Effectively communicates gaps to stakeholders.
  • Efficiently and effectively aggregates and cleans data from multiple sources to prepare data for manipulation, analysis, and visualizations.
  • Develops actionable reports, report narratives, and data visualizations that identify areas of opportunity and help drive clinical quality at scale. Primary department platforms are Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI.
  • Deep understanding of internal datasets (clinical, financial, operational) and external datasets
  • Accurately interprets clinical stakeholder data needs and appropriately crafts requirements and project plans to satisfy requests
  • Collaborates with research teams to design studies, perform sample size/power calculations and stratification/randomization of studies.
  • Provides expert advice and consultation on clinical development program strategy and tactics.
  • Plans statistical design for research studies, conducts statistical analysis and reporting for these analyses.
  • Prepares analysis plans and writes detailed specifications based on executive or clinical stakeholder requirements
  • Leverages large datasets to build complex statistical models, programs and performs statistical testing. Primary statistical language is R.
  • Appropriately risk adjusts data when called for to account for potential variances in populations to enable a more robust analysis of clinical performance.
  • Identifies patterns, variability and/or outliers from raw data.
  • Interprets and presents results in a clear and meaningful way to executive level audiences
  • Delivers rapid turnaround analytics requests in support of hospital, division or group operations.


What qualifications you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree - Required
  • Master's degree - Preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant experience as a statistician - Required


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors:

  • Excellent communication skills; ability to present to executive level audience - Preferred
  • Knowledgeable about various clinical service lines and data sources - Preferred
  • Detail-oriented and strong desire to find solutions to problems - Required
  • Ability to self-manage multiple tasks and prioritize work according to team and company goals - Required
  • Advanced capabilities in statistical programming software: Preferred - R - Required
  • Advanced capabilities in reporting/BI Platforms: Required - Microsoft Excel, PowerBI - Required
  • Intermediate capabilities in SQL - Required


Work Location/Schedule:

  • Nashville, TN area (near Centennial Park)
  • Onsite: M-F, 8am - 5pm


Travel Required:

  • This job may require up to 25% travel.

Visa Sponsorship:

  • Not offered, now or in the future


At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth that allows you to build the career of a lifetime. We encourage you to apply for our Sr Statistician today. We review all applications promptly, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue the process. Join us!

About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare Careers

Join the dedicated team at HCA Healthcare, a leading provider in the medical field, and be part of a company known for its exceptional care and commitment to innovation. At HCA Healthcare, we offer a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to grow their careers in a supportive and diverse environment.

Work You’ll Do

At HCA Healthcare, you will contribute to a culture that values patient care above all. Our team members are equipped with the skills and resources needed to provide outstanding healthcare services. With positions ranging from nursing to administrative roles, HCA Healthcare is actively hiring and offers a dynamic workplace where leadership and professional growth are encouraged.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. HCA Healthcare is a place where you can lead efforts to improve patient outcomes using the latest technologies and practices in the healthcare industry. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring all team members can thrive.

Professional Growth and Development

HCA Healthcare believes in nurturing the growth of its employees through robust professional development and training programs. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, we provide the tools and training necessary to advance your skills and take on new challenges. Explore our wide range of career paths and find the position that best suits your skills and passions.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. From comprehensive health insurance to retirement plans and employee wellness programs, HCA Healthcare takes care of its team. Our inclusive culture and commitment to work-life balance make HCA Healthcare a desirable place to work.

Internship and Networking Opportunities

For those new to the healthcare field, HCA Healthcare offers internship programs that provide real-world experience and a pathway to full-time employment. Additionally, our extensive professional network allows for endless networking opportunities, helping you to build relationships and advance your career.

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Size
204,000 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.7 billion
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$51.5 billion
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