Data Science Intern

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is a three-month internship .Applicants should expect to work a regular schedule Monday through Friday for the duration of the three months. The internship is designed to give a student exposure to essential data science function within a healthcare organization:prepares, verifies and analyzes health care data extracted from the electronic healthrecord or financial systems for purposes of quality improvement, clinical operations, orbusiness optimization. Partners with the University of Utah Health Innovation group analysts and data scientists on advanced analytics approaches and AI innovation opportunities .

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Hands-on experience:

Participants will work on real-world projects involving data analysis and interpretationand practical skill development in areas like data wrangling, statistical analysis, AI, and

data visualization.

Rotational Learning Exposure:

Rotations may cover various aspects of healthcare analytics, including clinical dataanalysis, population health management, enterprise KPI design, practice optimization,cost analysis, and quality improvement. Participant will be exposed to advanced analytics, AI, verification and validation methods, and their practical application in healthcare analytics and practice performance measurement.

Skill Development:

Rotations focus on developing both technical skills (e.g., SQL, Python, AI, and data visualization tools) and business acumen, allowing participants to understand how data analysis can inform healthcare decisions. At the conclusion of the rotation, the participant will have an opportunity to prepare and present an executive level briefing from a participant project of interest.

Best Practices:

Rotations will provide exposure to best practice data request workflows and analyticsproduct development life cycle for the Innovation Office. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Analyzes health data extracted from various sources and other business systems

2. into computerized information systems.

3. Researches and evaluates data for accuracy and completeness to ensure integrity for

4. purposes of decision-making across a variety of clinical practice subject areas.

5. Participates in defining the analysis approach and data design process to ensure

6. value is delivered to customer.

7. May be required to run SQL queries and reports and extract data from publicly available sources. experience with Python a plus.

Qualifications

Required

• Two years data entry experience or equivalency (one year of education can besubstituted for two years of related work experience) required; proficiency in the use ofhealth care data for secondary use analysis and demonstrated human relation andeffective communication skills required.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

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EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 82738
Reg/Temp Temporary
Employment Type Intern (Full Time)
Shift Day
Work Schedule Mon-Fri 9-5
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Information Technology Services
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR AFF 98A SVP OFFICE TRNSFRS
Category Finance/Accounting
Workplace Set Up On-site