
AI Operations Associate
Posted Aug 25

Posted Aug 25
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.
• Design, develop, and scale the AI and automation framework that drives back-office and clinical operations.
• Transition the organization from ad-hoc scripts and manual processes to a robust, systematic AI operations engine.
• Take ownership of the AI & Automation function while also serving as a player-coach.
• Deliver automations while establishing scalable systems, standards, and teams.
• Manage the company’s automation roadmap and provide measurable operational leverage.
• Collaborate with clinical and back-office teams to pinpoint high-ROI automation opportunities.
• Establish repeatable processes for capturing, deploying, and monitoring production automations.
• Lead data integrations across key EHRs, ensuring error management and pipeline reliability.
• Align automation tools with workflows through APIs, portal integrations, browser/desktop automation, and screen-level robots.
• Develop and sustain internal AI tools, including LLMs, agent frameworks, and knowledge assistants.
• Train colleagues to become proficient users of AI tools.
• Collaborate with automation vendors, ensuring adherence to delivery, quality, and reliability standards.
• Partner with Engineering on integration patterns, data contracts, and decisions regarding product versus operations.
• Uphold documentation, monitoring, and change-management practices for reliable production systems and data-driven decision-making.
• Connect operators, clinicians, and internal teams to guide product and roadmap decisions.
• Report to Co-Founder & CEO Albert Katz and work closely with Co-Founder & CTO Will Hu.
• Collaborate across BizOps, RCM, Product, Engineering, and Operations to enhance operational leverage.
• 1–3 years of experience in management consulting, software engineering, product management, or a comparable analytical/technical role.
• Ideally, experience in high-growth or ambiguous environments.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach.
• Genuine proficiency with modern AI tools, including LLMs, agent frameworks, and prompt engineering.
• Understanding of effective AI applications and its limitations.
• Hands-on technical skills with APIs and basic scripting in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Capability to read code, write automations, and debug independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Competence in writing clearly for leadership audiences.
• Comfort in cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Product, and Operations teams.
• A mindset focused on outcomes rather than just scope.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in healthcare, operations, or regulated industries is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Charismatic and credible leadership style.
• Ability to excel in fast-paced, high-growth environments and navigate ambiguity.
• Strong execution orientation with a willingness to remain close to the work.
• Resilient, adaptable, and competitive, with a strong drive to succeed.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational discipline.
• Authorization to work in the United States or Canada.
• Must not require a visa for continued employment in the United States or Canada.
• Fast-Growing Leader: Join a company experiencing strong momentum and increasing adoption within provider organizations.
• Category Creation: Work in a large, underserved market with minimal direct competition.
• Compelling Product: Market solutions that offer clear ROI, strong adoption rates, and growing deal sizes.
• Meaningful Impact: Assist providers in enhancing efficiency, revenue, and patient outcomes.
• Industry Exposure: Build extensive relationships across provider organizations and healthcare ecosystems.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Equal employment opportunities and voluntary self-identification processes.
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