AmeriHealth Caritas is a health care company that provides responsible managed care solutions, including Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP, plus pharmacy benefit management, behavioral health, and administrative services.

AmeriHealth Caritas

Your career starts now. We’re looking for the next generation of healthcare leaders. 
 
At AmeriHealth Caritas, we’re passionate about helping people get care, stay well, and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in healthcare solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services, and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together, we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you. 
 
Headquartered in Newtown Square, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services. 
 
Discover more about us at www.amerihealthcaritas.com. 
 

* Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. as a precondition of employment. 
 
 

We are seeking highly motivated Data Scientists / AI Developers to join our team and help drive data-driven innovation in healthcare. This role combines advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to build solutions that improve member outcomes, reduce cost of care, and support population health management. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including clinical, product, and IT, to design and implement scalable models and AI applications that directly impact healthcare delivery. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
 


* Design, develop, and deploy machine learning and AI models to support healthcare use cases such as risk prediction, care management, disease progression, and utilization forecasting.
* Perform data exploration, wrangling, and advanced statistical analysis using structured and unstructured healthcare data (e.g., claims, EMR, SDoH, labs).
* Collaborate with data engineers and MLOps teams to operationalize models in a scalable and maintainable environment.
* Partner with clinical and business stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into technical solutions.
* Evaluate model performance using appropriate metrics and ensure model fairness, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
* Contribute to the design and enhancement of AI pipelines and reusable components.
* Develop dashboards and data visualizations to communicate results and support decision-making.
* Stay current on the latest AI/ML technologies, healthcare trends, and research, and apply them to solve emerging challenges. 
 
 

Required Qualifications 
 


* Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Biomedical Informatics, or a related field (PhD preferred).
* 3+ years of hands-on experience in data science or AI development, preferably in a healthcare setting.
* Strong knowledge of Python, SQL, and common ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, XGBoost).
* Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and tools like Databricks.
* Understanding of healthcare data types and standards (e.g., ICD, CPT, HL7, FHIR).
* Experience working with large datasets and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark). 
 
 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 
 
At AmeriHealth Caritas, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves. Our commitment to equity means that all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. We stand together to speak out against injustice and to break down barriers to support a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Celebrating and embracing the diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve. 
 
We keep our associates happy so they can focus on keeping our members healthy. 
 
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package 
 
Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) Tuition reimbursement and more.