Data Science Internship

Company Overview: Cohere Health is dedicated to enhancing healthcare for patients, their doctors, and all those who play a role in a patient’s healthcare journey, both in and outside of the doctor's office. Established in August 2019, our mission lies in eradicating unnecessary obstacles patients and doctors encounter in aspects unrelated to health and treatment, primarily for diagnostics that necessitate costly procedures or drugs. To this effect, we develop software specifically devised to ensure the correct care plan is understood and approved without delay, enabling patients and doctors to concentrate on health instead of payment or administrative nuisances. Opportunity Overview: We are on the lookout for innovative and creative individuals who seize opportunities to unearth unseen motivators, impacts, and significant influences to aid our product, leadership and clinical teams through the application of optimization and statistical methods on diverse data. You will collaborate closely with experienced data scientists, cross-functional teams with clinical programs and products to support decision making and delve into an array of strategic and clinical issues. As a growing organization, we have assembled a team of skilled and experienced individuals who are passionate about assisting healthcare providers and patients. This position offers the opportunity to significantly influence the company with rapid growth opportunities. People who thrive here are empathic teammates who are honest, kind, compassionate, and embody our core values and principles. We firmly believe that diverse, inclusive teams produce the most effective work. Cohere is deeply invested in ensuring we foster a supportive, growth-oriented environment that caters to everyone. What you will do: - Play a key role in gathering business requirements, using them for product analysis and uncovering actionable insights, and writing technical requirements using a variety of analytic tools - Conduct thorough analysis of healthcare data integrated with data from product and other sources to independently design, develop, and deliver analytics that meet quality, cost and service objectives - Utilize data from various sources, e.g., eligibility, medical, pharmacy claims, and data submitted by providers via the prior authorization process, working with Clinical Programs to analyze and simulate expected impact and ROI, e.g., medical expense, administrative cost, improved quality and outcomes - Present information using data visualization techniques and propose solutions and strategies to business challenges Your background & requirements: - Passionate about improving the U.S. healthcare system and helping to ensure every patient receives the best care possible - Self-starter, able to work independently, capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high intensity start-up environment - Familiar with programming languages (Python, R, PySpark, Scala and/or Spark SQL) - Familiar with data visualization tools such as Tableau - Strong interest in and understanding of EMR data, Claims, and SDOH data - Ability to switch between focusing on technical details and larger picture concepts depending on your audience - Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or another quantitative field We are eagery await to learn more about you and meet you at Cohere Health! Equal Opportunity Statement: Cohere Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to everyone. For us, it's personal. #LI-Remote #BI-Remote