Quality & Performance Improvement Data Analyst (201209)
SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking a Quality & Performance Improvement Data Analyst (QPID Analyst) to join our PM&I team. This full time role will work days.
Under general supervision, the Quality & Performance Improvement Data Analyst provides assistance and guidance to HCMC staff in the area of quality data reporting and analysis, works with and leads internal groups to develop and improve quality reporting systems and processes, and trains HCMC staff on quality-related software tools
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify and lead quality and performance improvement initiatives
Plan, prioritize and manage multiple projects and major assignments to support long and short term business objectives
Translate project objectives and improvement plans in a meaningful way to foster diverse cross functional team members' understanding and support
Manage and respond to changing priorities, staff readiness and leadership directives adjusting project plans as needed to continue progress toward objectives
Evaluate clinical quality data and identify areas for quality improvement using a variety of tools and data from multiple data sources
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory data requirements and healthcare quality improvement techniques
Analyze and present quality findings to medical, nursing, and administrative audiences
Serve as subject matter expert regarding reporting tools, methodologies and data management approaches used to support quality initiatives
Manage organizational operation of one or more quality/reporting tools or system
Validate and maintain integrity of quality data across multiple systems
Manage HCMC's relationship with one or more external data vendors or customers
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, senior management and business leads across the company
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, healthcare quality, healthcare informatics, or a similar field
Experience in a healthcare setting
-OR-
An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in healthcare administration, healthcare quality, healthcare informatics or similar field
Experience developing, administering and analyzing surveys
Experience creating reports with Crystal Reports or similar product
Project management and/or quality experience
Experience with Lean methodology
Experience working with EMR
Certification by the Healthcare Quality Certification Board (HQCB), a part of the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ), as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) strongly preferred within two years of hire
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
Strong oral and written communication skills in formal and ad hoc settings
Knowledge of data collection, management and analysis methods
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated computer skills with query tools, web-based applications,and Microsoft Office
Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and Power Point is required