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RIT Solutions, Inc.

Healthcare Data Analytics

Healthcare Data Analytics (Data Science, Complex SQL SAS Fusion, Teradata) Minneapolis, MN - Remote What is the specific title of the position? o Sr Data Analyst Work hours (ex. 9am-5pm day/night ...

Elara Caring

Healthcare Data Architect

Dallas, TX

$63 - $81/hr

Ability to design data models and curated datasets that support self-service analytics and data science teams * Knowledge of healthcare analytics, including population health and value-based care ...

Waymark

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Working experience with healthcare data standards and exchange formats - FHIR, HL7v2, and C-CDA. * Education: Master's degree in Data Science, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Computer Science, or ...

Elara Caring

Healthcare Data Architect

Dallas, TX

$63 - $81/hr

Ability to design data models and curated datasets that support self-service analytics and data science teams * Knowledge of healthcare analytics, including population health and value-based care ...

Blue Ridge Care

Healthcare Data Analyst

Winchester, VA · On-site +1

Healthcare Data Analyst - Join the Blue Ridge Care Team! Blue Ridge Care works to optimize the quality of life and well-being for those members of our community affected by aging or dealing with ...

Blue Ridge Care

Healthcare Data Analyst

Winchester, VA · On-site +1

Healthcare Data Analyst - Join the Blue Ridge Care Team! Blue Ridge Care works to optimize the quality of life and well-being for those members of our community affected by aging or dealing with ...

Astiva Health

Healthcare Data Analyst

Orange, CA · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Health Informatics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field. * 2-5+ years of healthcare data analytics experience. * Knowledge of Medicare Advantage ...

Stanford Health Care

Data Scientist - AI/ML

Alto, TX · On-site

$79.21 - $104.97/hr

This group is designed to bring Artificial Intelligence (AI), and other emerging machine learning (ML) based innovations in data science into healthcare and will partner closely with individuals ...

Apex Informatics

Data Scientist

5+ SAS & SQL programming, 3+ years data science in healthcare SAS EG, SAS Studio, SQL Developer, Office 365 Microsoft Visio, Tableau, Power BI, JIRA, Epic Systems including Clarity database, Healt ...

Latica

Senior Healthcare Data Analyst

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$101K - $127K/yr

Latica was founded by repeat entrepreneurs and recognized leaders in healthcare, data science, AI, and cybersecurity. We look for people who are smart, open, and fun to hang out with. We invest in ...

Dugong Global

Healthcare Data Analyst

Manhattan, NY · On-site

We are looking for a Healthcare Data Analyst to gather and analyze healthcare data from multiple sources (e.g. insurance processing, clinical operations, patient behavior) to extract trends and ...

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As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance healthcare data science in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Freelance Healthcare Data Scientist, you need strong analytical skills, proficiency in statistics, and a background in fields like computer science, mathematics, or life sciences, often supported by a relevant degree. Expertise in programming languages (such as Python or R), experience with healthcare data systems (like EHRs), and familiarity with HIPAA regulations or certifications are typically required. Excellent communication, self-management, and problem-solving abilities help you effectively convey insights to clients and manage multiple projects independently. These skills are crucial for delivering actionable, compliant data solutions that improve healthcare outcomes and support client needs.

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Freelance healthcare data scientists often work closely with clinical professionals, IT teams, and administrative stakeholders to understand project goals and translate complex data findings into actionable insights. Collaboration usually involves regular virtual meetings, data-sharing protocols, and clear communication channels to ensure alignment on objectives. Freelancers must be proactive in clarifying requirements, explaining methodologies, and presenting results in a way that is accessible to non-technical team members. Building strong relationships and demonstrating adaptability are key to effective, ongoing collaboration in this role.

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Freelance healthcare data science involves working independently to analyze and interpret medical and healthcare-related data for various clients, such as hospitals, research organizations, or healthcare startups. Freelancers in this field use statistical techniques, machine learning, and data visualization tools to help improve patient outcomes, streamline operations, or support medical research. They often handle data cleaning, predictive modeling, and reporting, typically working remotely or on a project basis. Healthcare data science freelancers must be familiar with healthcare regulations and data privacy standards, such as HIPAA, to ensure compliance.
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Healthcare Data Analytics

Healthcare Data Analytics

RIT Solutions, Inc.

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Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Healthcare Data Analytics (Data Science, Complex SQL SAS Fusion, Teradata)
Minneapolis, MN - Remote
Job Description
What is the specific title of the position?
o Sr Data Analyst
Work hours (ex. 9am-5pm day/night shifts rotating shifts etc)?
o 8am-4pm, can be flexible.
Position background:
o This position will be part of our Data Science Solutions and Strategy (DS3) Team within the United Healthcare Controllership. The role will be involved multiple technology projects throughout the year
to help our organization ensure data quality while assisting with analysis, metric, and report creations. They will have the ability to research and apply various data mining and data science methods in these
processes and will be a key resource for major project deliverables.
What does this position accomplish for the business?
o This position will support various Financial Data Management teams with data testing and data quality assessment.
Please describe the team the candidate will be working with (number of team members break-
down of the teams skill sets team culture etc.).
o The DS3 team is approximately 35 members with the direct team being 5-7 individuals. The team is extremely skilled in various big data technologies (Hive, Hadoop, Teradata) and has a variety of
programming skills (SAS, SQL, Python, R) etc.
What are the top 5-10 responsibilities for this position (please be detailed as to what the candidate is expected to do or complete on a daily basis)?
o Assist various groups in the transition of Financial Systems data flows to various ETL or data warehouse platforms.
o Create programs and automated processes for reporting and dashboarding on various data quality measures.
o Research and development on various metrics and analytical methods to help with data quality, automated testing, and validation processes.
o Develop sophisticated methods for anomaly detection, pattern analysis, change point detection, threshold measuring and other approaches for measure data changes.
o Exploratory data analysis and research to determine data baselines and thresholds for summary analysis.
What does the ideal candidate background look like?
o Healthcare data experience not required but helpful.
o 4-year degree in Data Science, Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science.
o 4+ years of experience as a data analyst, data scientist or data engineer.
What skills/attributes are required (please be detailed as to number of years of experience for each skill)?
o Ability to build complex SQL queries
o Ability to confidently communicate findings and help implement change
o Professional experience with various data platforms like Microsoft SQL Server, SAS Fusion Hadoop, Teradata, Hive, AWS, Azure, etc.)
o Professional experience with various data business intelligence software tools like Power BI, Tableau, iDashboards etc.
What skills/attributes are preferred (what will set a candidate apart)?
o Aptitude for telling stories with data.
o Experience with presenting to Senior Management or Executive Leadership.
o SAS Certification, Teradata Vantage Certification, Microsoft Certified Professional
o Advanced degree in Data Science or Analytics.
o Experience with Github, Agile Methodology.

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