Healthcare Researcher
$90k - $120k USD
Garner’s mission is to transform the healthcare economy, delivering high-quality and affordable care for all.
We are fundamentally reimagining how healthcare works in the U.S. by partnering with employers to redesign healthcare benefits using clear incentives and powerful, data-driven insights. Our approach guides employees to higher-quality, lower-cost care, creating a system that works better for everyone. Patients achieve better health outcomes, employers spend healthcare dollars more effectively, and physicians are rewarded for delivering exceptional care rather than performing more procedures.
Garner is one of the fastest-growing healthcare technology companies in the country. Our products are trusted by the most sophisticated employers and providers in the industry, and we are building a team of talented, mission-driven individuals who are motivated to make a meaningful impact on healthcare at scale.
About the role:
We are seeking an exceptional Healthcare Researcher to join our Clinical Research Team. This role will report to the Director of Healthcare Research. You will be essential in helping develop and maintain Garner’s proprietary claims-based physician performance measures. You will help review academic clinical literature and work with clinical experts to understand high-quality, high-value care across a variety of specialties and identify exceptional clinicians.
Where you will work:
Garner is headquartered in NYC, but this position is available for individuals who are comfortable with remote work and occasional travel to HQ.
What you will do:
- Conduct literature reviews to help develop and refine metrics for a range of medical conditions and procedures
- Create and validate measures using proprietary technical and statistical tools
- Maintain a library of documentation for internal and external stakeholders
- Work closely with clinical experts
- Collaborate with product, data science, and engineering teams to support new product development, figuring out creative ways to use the metrics we have developed to save the US healthcare system money and help improve quality of care for patients
The ideal candidate has:
- Minimum 1 year (preferably 2+ years) working with health insurance claims data or electronic health record (EHR) data
- Working knowledge of how to utilize ICD and CPT codes, as well as their limitations
- Bachelors degree required; Masters degree or above in public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, or related fields preferred
- Strong biostatistics and epidemiological background required
- Basic coding experience (SQL, Python, Stata, R, or SAS) required
- Strong interest in healthcare and clinical best practices research
- An aptitude to learn new technologies and tools quickly
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A desire to work in a rapidly evolving startup environment, and be a part of our mission to improve the value and quality of the US healthcare system
- A desire to be a part of a high-performing, mission-driven team that operates with intense urgency, a strong sense of individual accountability, and a commitment to authentic feedback
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company in a transformative role, helping shape the future of healthcare.
Please note: we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Compensation Transparency:
The target salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. Individual compensation for this role will depend on various factors, including qualifications, skills, and applicable laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to participate in our equity incentive and competitive benefits plans, including but not limited to: flexible PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision plan options, 401(k), Teladoc Health and more.
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
Garner Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Garner Health is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@garnerhealth.com.