17.2339, Jobs: Natural Language Processing: Programmer, CodeRyte, Inc

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Subject: 17.2339, Jobs: Natural Language Processing: Programmer, CodeRyte, Inc

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Date: 15-Aug-2006
From: Beth Hill < jobs at coderyte.com >
Subject: Natural Language Processing: Programmer, CodeRyte, Inc, Bethesda, MD 

	
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:43:38
From: Beth Hill < jobs at coderyte.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 jobs at coderyte.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





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