So proud to work here - Technical Director Health Catalyst Employee Review

5.0
Oct 18, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I have been in healthcare/healthcare IT for 12+ years, and this is by far the best company I have ever worked for. Before joining the company I read a review on Glassdoor about someone "skipping" to work (as in they were so happy to go into the office every morning). I wasn't quite sure what to make of it, since I have never really felt that way with previous employers...but after being at Health Catalyst for a while, I can definitely say that they were right. The management of the team I am on is exceptional, and I have had the pleasure to work with world class developers and engineers. Every person has the best interest of the client in their minds, and everyone works together to ensure the clients are beyond satisfied. Health Catalyst continues to surprise me in many ways. There is so much flexibility offered (work life balance) and the benefits are beyond awesome. One thing that I particularly enjoy and consider it a MAJOR pro is that the company encourages well-being and wellness...As someone who prioritizes fitness, this is so cool that I can track my wellness with the fitness app, and I am encouraged to get out on the trail!

Cons

I take pride that I work for such a great company, and so far I cannot think of a single thing to write as a "con."

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Health Catalyst Response
9y
Thank you for your thoughts about your time here at Health Catalyst! I agree with your points, and also agree that one of our big challenges for the future will be to ensure that our culture evolves in a productive way. Because our company is growing so quickly, the way we do things will always evolve, and this will have some effect on culture, etc. However, whatever changes occur, we need to make sure that the changes don't violate our core principles and mission. Its hard to do. But I agree that it is vitally important to our success to get this right and maintain the growth and evolution in our culture. Thanks again!

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