CotivitiCO

Summer Internship - Public Health Data Science

Cotiviti is a solutions and analytics company that leverages clinical and financial datasets to provide insights into the performance of the healthcare system, focusing on payment accuracy, risk adjustment, quality improvement, and consumer engagement. It also serves the retail industry with data management and recovery audit services.

Cotiviti

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 60k-62k USD

United States only

Overview

The intern will assist in coordinating key data science projects and provide research to support RQC initiatives.

The intern will assist in data gathering and mastering from several legacy data sources and will support an in-flight data analysis effort. Candidates should have experience in coordinating research efforts as well as stewarding datasets from asynchronous feeds. Ideal candidates will have a deep interest in epidemiology or public health,

experimenting with new tools and designing studies using real-world evidence. We are looking for skills in data management, statistics, AI/ML tools, and healthcare data. This will be a great learning opportunity to pick up experience using large commercial datasets and interacting with healthcare data while solving real-world business problems.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, Design, and Document organizational structure for multi-product data mastering, document mastering, and data availability.
  • Manage calendars and meeting schedules for multiple work groups across RQC to support two key initiatives, including deliverables and meeting minutes.
  • Collaborate with business users, systems analysts, and/or development teams in defining, analyzing, and interpreting business and technical requirements.
  • Develop technical expertise in a number of data science supporting tools and datasets, including but not limited to: Mircrosfot SQL Server, Data Robot, Spark, Marketscan, and CMS LDS.
  • Actively participate in research generation exercises and technology road mapping.
  • With guidance from the internal team, brainstorm and implement a research initiative using data and tools provided for dissemination through the company blog.
  • Track data for analysis and perform basic troubleshooting.
  • Assist in the development of solutions or workarounds for unresolved defects.
  • Complete all special projects and other duties assigned.
  • Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

  • Student working towards a higher degree in Public Health, Information Systems, or Computer Science; pursuing Master's preferred with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Strong preference for those candidates with prior experience using health-related data (HIPPA, HITRUST) as well as AWS cloud knowledge.
  • Experience and knowledge of ETL, Databases, Claim Databases, and Statistics.
  • Knowledge of an organizational methodology (Enterprise Architecture of Project Management)

Mental Requirements:

  • Motivated individual who is a quicker learner, intuitive, and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Problem-solving and thinking critically.
  • Interpreting data.
  • Making timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently solve normal challenges and problems in an office/business environment.
  • Ability to work both independently and in an Agile team environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Must be able to provide a dedicated, secure work area.
  • Must be able to provide high-speed internet access/connectivity and office setup and maintenance.
  • No adverse environmental conditions are expected.

Base compensation ranges from $21.00 to $30.00 per hour. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs. This role is based remotely, and all interviews will be conducted virtually.

Nonexempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given week or as otherwise required by applicable state law.

Date of posting:Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on , but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.

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Salary

Salary: 60k-62k USD

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About Cotiviti

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Through groundbreaking technology and profound data analytics, Cotiviti is revolutionizing the economics of healthcare. The company is at the forefront of enabling healthcare organizations to deliver enhanced care at a reduced cost, thereby ensuring the quality and sustainability of the healthcare system in the United States. Cotiviti's innovative solutions are a critical foundation for healthcare payers, empowering them in their mission to lower healthcare expenditures and elevate quality through higher-performing payment accuracy, risk adjustment, quality improvement, and consumer engagement programs. By processing and analyzing billions of clinical and financial data points, Cotiviti uncovers opportunities for clients to boost efficiency and quality, ultimately leading to better care for their members. The company's commitment to responsible AI implementation is evident in its partnership with the Responsible AI Institute, aiming to develop new ways to leverage artificial intelligence to foster a high-quality and viable healthcare system. This focus on accelerating the development of innovative healthcare technologies drives advancements in data analytics, interoperability, and value-based care solutions.

Cotiviti's expertise extends to serving the retail industry with sophisticated data management and recovery audit services designed to improve business outcomes. The company's approach is rooted in a combination of advanced technology, comprehensive data analytics, and specialized expertise. This synergy allows Cotiviti to provide solutions that address payment accuracy, quality improvement, risk adjustment, and network performance management. Cotiviti's dedication to innovation is further highlighted by its recent technological advancements, such as 360 Pattern Review, which utilizes artificial intelligence to rapidly identify potential healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse, and Zero Hour Alerts, which empowers large retailers to prevent payment errors. With a global team of over 9,000 employees, Cotiviti fosters a collaborative environment where specialized and talented teams work in tandem to ensure operational efficiency and deliver services that exceed industry standards. The company's vision is to enable a high-quality and viable healthcare system, and its mission is to improve this system through its unique blend of technology, analytics, and expertise.

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