Data Operations Specialist

Summary

Join Vital's Quality Team as a Data Engineer and contribute to improving healthcare experiences for millions of patients. You will manage data import, ingest, downloads, mappings, scrubbing, and augmentation, utilizing various scripting languages and tools. The role involves working with diverse data formats and sources, requiring proficiency in data manipulation and analysis techniques. Opportunities for growth into front-end development or analytics exist. Vital offers a collaborative, asynchronous work environment with remote work options and various benefits.

Requirements

• Be proficient in spreadsheet software and possess strong data manipulation skills
• Have experience with regex parsing and understanding of XPaths
• Possess scripting experience (e.g., Python/Javascript)
• Be able to run command line jobs and use tools like Postman for API requests and authentication

Responsibilities

• Manage data import and ingest using Python, Node/Javascript, or other scripting
• Handle data downloads, including manual downloads and scheduled API calls
• Perform data mappings, such as converting medication formats (AHFS to RxNorm and NDC)
• Conduct data scrubbing, identifying and addressing missing data and performing sanity checks
• Manage data corrections in spreadsheets, potentially using tools like Retool.com
• Scrape data from online sources using tools like browse.ai or Octoparse
• Augment data using APIs to enrich sparse insurance data
• Discuss how compliance and security overlaps with data analytics

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in LLMs with a preference for automation
• Confidence using online tools like browse.ai or Octoparse

Benefits

• Stock options
• Equipment for remote or shared office work
• Annual L&D budget for career development
• Home office setup stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave