LINGUIST List 17.2339: Natural Language Processing: Programmer, CodeRyte, Inc

LINGUIST List 17.2339

Wed Aug 16 2006

Jobs: Natural Language Processing: Programmer, CodeRyte, Inc

Editor for this issue: Amy Renaud <renaudlinguistlist.org>

Directory 1. Beth Hill, Natural Language Processing: Programmer, CodeRyte, Inc, Bethesda, MD

Message 1: Natural Language Processing: Programmer, CodeRyte, Inc, Bethesda, MD
Date: 15-Aug-2006
From: Beth Hill <jobscoderyte.com>
Subject: Natural Language Processing: Programmer, CodeRyte, Inc, Bethesda, MD

University or Organization: CodeRyte, Inc. Job Rank: Programmer Specialty Areas: Natural Language Processing

Description:

CodeRyte, Inc., located in Bethesda, Maryland, is a small, growing, entrepreneurial company whose premiere product is software to automate the medical billing process using natural language processing to analyze a doctor's dictation of a patient encounter, in order to determine the appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes.

We are looking for excellent people to join our talented natural language processing team, working on CodeRyte's cutting-edge medical coding application. We use a wide variety of NLP and machine learning techniques to extract medical procedure and diagnosis information. Our data-driven approach involves the analysis of a constantly growing set of millions of clinical records. If you think more data is better data, then this is the place for you!

NLP Software Developer

Job Description: As an NLP Software Developer, you will work with the natural language processing team to maintain and extend CodeRyte's natural language processing engine and medical coding software. You will also perform exploratory data analysis. Strong programming skills in Perl or Java (preferably both) are required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas: statistical NLP, software development in Unix environment, Web application development, machine learning, and medical coding. Significant work experience is preferred but entry-level candidates are welcome.

Senior NLP Software Developer

Job Description: As a senior NLP software engineer, you will develop the natural language processing engine's core technologies, at times assuming a project leadership role on the design and implementation of engine components. Strong software design and development skills are required, and you must be very strong in either Perl or Java (preferably both). Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following areas: statistical NLP, supervised machine learning techniques, Web applications development, and/or medical coding. Experienced candidates are preferred (3-7 years in a software development environment with professional or university NLP experience); very strong candidates with less work experience will be considered.

For immediate consideration please send resume to jobscoderyte.com.

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Application Deadline: 15-Sep-2006 (Open until filled)

Contact Information: Joan Stansfield Phone: 301-951-5313 Apply on-line at: http://www.coderyte.com