Quantitative Analyst, MIPS

Verana Health, a digital health company that delivers quality drug lifecycle and medical practice insights from an exclusive real-world data network, recently secured a $150 million Series E led by Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc. (JJDC) and Novo Growth, the growth-stage investment arm of Novo Holdings.  Existing Verana Health investors GV (formerly Google Ventures), Casdin Capital, and Brook Byers also joined the round, as well as notable new investors, including the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, THVC, and Breyer Capital. We are driven to create quality real-world data in ophthalmology, neurology and urology to accelerate quality insights across the drug lifecycle and within medical practices. Additionally, we are driven to advance the quality of care and quality of life for patients. DRIVE defines our internal purpose and is the galvanizing force that helps ground us in a shared corporate culture. DRIVE is: Diversity, Responsibility, Integrity, Voice-of-Customer and End-Results. Click here to read more about our culture and values.  Our headquarters are located in San Francisco and we have additional offices in Knoxville, TN and New York City with employees working remotely in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT , VA, WA, WI .   All employees are required to have permanent residency in one of these states. Candidates who are willing to relocate are also encouraged to apply.  Job Title: Quantitative Analyst, MIPS Job Intro:  As Verana Health reinvents how research happens with data and technology in the healthcare space, we are growing our Quantitative Sciences team to solve complex real-world problems across multiple therapeutic areas.  We are looking for an Analyst that will work closely with our initiative focused on Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). For the IRIS Registry (ophthalmology) and Axon Registry (neurology), Verana enables compliance with MIPS reporting standards, which are care quality measurements required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This individual will assist with writing and maintaining measure calculation queries as well as validation and troubleshooting of data quality issues. This role will report to the Manager of the MIPS Quantitative Sciences Team. Built on the values of continuous learning, cross-functional collaboration, and rigorous scientific research, the Quantitative Sciences team strives to improve patient care by innovating at the intersection of real world data, clinical context, and methodology with our partners to ensure all available data is being used to in the most efficient, data-driven way possible. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Verana Health is looking for a Quantitative Analyst with an interest in health data analytics to help us with MIPS measurement development and maintenance (50%) and investigating data quality (50%).  Responsibilities Be a hands-on individual contributor on the Quantitative Sciences team   With oversight from manager and/or senior members of the team, write and validate measure calculation queries for MIPS reporting to align with CMS and registry specifications Partner with manager to draft communications with external registry partners from the American Academy of Ophthalmology American Academy of Neurology to ensure accurate measure implementation Engage in code reviews and other quality assurance processes Ability to troubleshoot complex code through rigorous and systematic analysis Analyze provider-level and patient-level data to debug customer facing issues With support from senior members of the team, collaborate cross-functionally with teams (e.g., Product, Practice Experience, Medical, Engineering, etc.) to translate measure specifications into data analytics requirements for projects Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s in a quantitative discipline (e.g., biostatistics, data science, epidemiology, etc.) and 1 - 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s in a quantitative discipline (e.g., biostatistics, data science, epidemiology, etc.)  Experience in data processing tasks (biostatistics, epidemiology, and/or data science) Experience with scripting language for repeatable data analysis, Python or R Experience with querying large datasets using SQL Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams Clear communication skills and able to deliver internal presentations Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with high attention to detail Strong problem solving skills and curiosity to learn  Bonus Experience Familiarity with big data analytics tools and frameworks, PySpark, Map-Reduce Familiarity with clinical datasets and coding systems such as ICD, CPT, and RxNorm Familiarity with git and version control best practices Experience working in AWS cloud computing environments Hands-on experience with messy health data (e.g., claims, electronic health records, outcomes data) and analytical methodologies Benefits: We provide health, vision, and dental coverage for employees Verana pays 100% of employee insurance coverage and 70% of family Plus an additional monthly $100 individual / $200 HSA contribution with HDHP Spring Health mental health support Flexible vacation plans A generous parental leave policy and family building support through the Carrot app $500 learning and development budget $25/wk in Doordash credit Headspace meditation app - unlimited access Gympass -  3 free live classes per week + monthly discounts for gyms like Soulcycle Final note: You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Verana, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.   #BI-Remote #LI-Remote     Verana Health is committed to complying with all applicable pay transparency laws and supports equitable pay practices. We pay based on a market-based approach, supported with robust data and in alignment with the compensation of our existing team. We construct our compensation ranges based on the US national average but your pay may vary depending on your location and the cost of living index for that geographic area. In determining an offer, base salary will also be based on experience, qualifications, skills and market conditions. Please note pay ranges for major metropolitan areas may be different. National Pay Range $100,000 — $115,000 USD