ABOUT THIS POSITION
Plans, designs, develops and performs quality assessments on data elements and structures to document and evaluate integrity, completeness, quality, and appropriateness of formats, records and structures. Configures, operates and develops manual and/or automated methods, processes and procedures to test output or input based on data compliance, quality and use requirements as established by product management, client specifications, and governance programs. Performs regular and ad hoc reviews, audits, and investigations of data activity and integrity; prepares reports and summaries of findings. Produces and updates guidelines and documentation of test development processes, procedures and standards.WHAT YOU'LL DO
* Design, develop, and implement data quality checks, rules, and monitoring processes to identify and resolve data discrepancies.
* Perform root cause analysis on identified data quality issues and collaborate with relevant stakeholders (e.g., data owners, engineering, business users) to implement corrective actions.
* Develop and maintain data quality metrics, dashboards, and reports to track data quality performance and communicate insights to leadership.
* Participate in data governance initiatives, contributing to the definition and enforcement of data standards, policies, and procedures.
* Collaborate with data architects and engineers to integrate data quality considerations into new data pipelines and systems development.
* Conduct data profiling and analysis to understand data characteristics, identify potential quality issues, and recommend improvements.
* Support data migration and integration projects by ensuring data quality during transitions and transformations.
* Provide training and support to end-users on data quality best practices and tools.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of data quality frameworks, methodologies, and tools within the organization.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
* 4-7 years of experience in data quality, data analysis, or a related data-centric role.
* Proven experience with data profiling, data cleansing, and data validation techniques.
* Strong proficiency in SQL for data querying and analysis.
* Experience with data quality tools and platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica Data Quality, Ataccama, Talend, or similar).
* Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and relational databases.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex data quality issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data manipulation and automation is a plus.
ABOUT WAYSTAR
Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.
Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.
Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.com or follow @Waystar on Twitter.
WAYSTAR PERKS
- Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
- Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
- We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
- Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
- Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
- 401(K) program with company match
- Pet insurance
- Employee resource groups
Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Waystar Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
1330 W Fulton Market, Suite 300, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607
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