at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.Job Description Summary
The Summer Intern - Data Innovation and Analytics Lab will perform various duties as assigned in the areas of application development, data management and data analysis. Assignments may be project oriented (ie focus on completion of a clearly defined DIAL initiative) or vary on a day-to-day basis. Activities will be performed under the supervision and guidance of DIAL personnel skilled in the execution of assigned tasks. Works collaboratively with a number of DIAL staff depending on the specific activities associated with the internship.
The Summer Intern will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Summer Intern will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Summer Intern - Data Innovation and Analytics Lab may perform any combination of the following:
- Work with multiple large, complex data sets to create new information repositories that will serve as the foundation for advanced analytic models to uncover new insights
- Uncover trends, patterns, correlations and other relationships in data and deliver actionable business insights from this information by creating algorithms and advanced analytic models using statistical, data mining, data science and/or machine learning tools and techniques
- Collaborate with stakeholders to tune models, interpret results and create presentation materials suitable for decision support at senior and executive management levels.
- Data collection, analysis and report preparation.
- Process analysis and documentation.
- Application and/or report programming.
- Data entry, extraction, manipulation and reporting.
- Meeting attendance and facilitation.
- Administrative support.
- Project documentation, status and reporting.
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports to a departmental manager/supervisor or designated staff member on a routine basis to define specific activities, address issues and report status.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Education, training or experience and interest in Informatics related field.
- Experience with R, Python, SQL, Scripting, Web & API programming
- General understanding of healthcare delivery processes as obtained through work in a clinical or administrative role or via experience with business process analysis in a healthcare setting desirable but not required.
- Sound analytical skills.
- Effective communication and documentation skills.
- Experience with delivery of superior customer service.
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
- May require long periods of concentration and attention to detail
- May be exposed to other settings within the healthcare environment for short periods while meeting with others and/or observing work flow
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Equal Employment Opportunity
ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
