*Great Place to Work* - Nurse/Outsourced Services Health Catalyst Employee Review

5.0
Oct 30, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

I have been employed with Health Catalyst for less than a year. The leadership team is like one I have never experienced. They consistently stress the importance of work life balance, never pressuring to prioritize work above family or personal needs. They truly welcome feedback without the fear of retribution, continually encouraging team members to share any concerns they may have, with the option to do so anonymously. I appreciate the transparency that is shown to their employees, especially via the bi-weekly virtual meetings lead by the leadership team. During the challenging times of COVID-19, Health Catalyst’s priority was to not eliminate any positions and found other temporary avenues to save money for the company during the unexpected economic strain. The compensation and benefits are also very generous. Having such flexible PTO and not feeling micro-managed is a comforting feeling.

Cons

There really are not many cons, in my opinion. Onboarding was very overwhelming and too extensive. It would have beneficial to have better IT support in the early stages of our team’s transition. Sometimes there are so many moving parts and changes occurring, it can be a bit overwhelming.

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Health Catalyst Response
5y
Thank you for your kind words and for your feedback! I'm grateful to be your colleague, and I also appreciate your feedback regarding how we can improve the onboarding process -- we're working on it! Thank you for your daily dedication in doing the important work of data abstraction. Best, Dan

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Supportive team environment with opportunities to work cross-functionally on meaningful healthcare initiatives. Strong focus on client impact, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Cons

Processes and roles can feel ambiguous at times, requiring employees to be comfortable navigating change and figuring things out as they go.

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Health Catalyst Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I appreciate the thoughtful recognition of our collaborative culture and the meaningful work the team does together. How we work together matters just as much as what we do. Our operating principles and cultural attributes remain foundational. To address your concerns about processes and roles, as the organization evolves, we’re prioritizing clarity in these areas to better support teams. There’s real momentum building right now, and the work ahead is meaningful. I’m grateful for you and the role you play here, and I’m excited about what we’re building together.
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Great Talent & Culture: The people here are highly capable, collaborative, and committed to helping each other succeed. The partnership between onshore and offshore teams works well and is a real strength. There’s a culture of grit and stability that has helped the company navigate multiple major transitions over the years. Mission-Critical Engineering: The work involves complex data infrastructure that requires deep technical expertise. It can be demanding, but seeing these systems run successfully and support real-world operations is consistently rewarding.

Cons

Wage Compression and Retention Risk: Compensation for tenured and high-performing staff has not kept pace with the market for specialized data engineering and support leadership. In practice, tenure can feel undervalued or even penalized. This creates risk around losing institutional knowledge and operational continuity. Stagnant Career Progression: Contrary to stated expectations, strong performance ratings do not consistently translate into meaningful, market-aligned compensation growth. The process of how compensation is benchmarked lacks clarity in practice, obscuring how compensation decisions are made and what is required to advance.

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