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Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Case Management, the Quality Analyst consults with key stakeholders and may act as lead on projects requiring data derived from multiple internal or external sources, to improve processes and outcomes of care and maintain compliance with external regulatory agencies. The position supports analytics and data management across multiple clinical services and systems to create actionable data output through various software solutions. This position requires advanced technical knowledge of database applications; data visualization software, SQL Management Studio, Excel (macros, templates, and pivot tables), and other techniques for automating tasks and productivity.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides consultation, design, and development services on projects requiring data collection and presentation, reports, and other specialized documents for clinical quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
- Translates analytical findings into easy to follow recommendations and summaries.
- Develops queries and analytical tools for use in quality improvement and decision support.
- Utilizes data from internal electronic medical records systems and third party electronic systems such as NHSN and Vizient to provide actionable data through analytical reports.
- Automates the analysis, design, formatting, production and management of reports. Develops and trains staff in gaining insights from reporting applications.
- Designs and trains staff in the use of office productivity tools to increase productivity.
- Fosters an environment of motivated learning and problem solving through analytics.
- Performs other office functions as needed.
Qualifications
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Demonstrable technical experience with query software for accessing and retrieving data from a T-SQL database, and spreadsheet tools for creating, analyzing and managing large data stores. Comprehends complexities of data architecture.
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Knowledge of macros, pivot tables, query design, and other techniques for automating tasks and increasing productivity. Knowledge of Allscripts and Soarian a plus.
- Familiarity with data visualization software such as Tibco Spotfire or Tableau.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and also as a strong team member.
- Ability to prioritize, plan work and function in a fast-paced, multi-project environment and under deadline pressure to multiple stakeholders.
- Desire to make an impact in health care with a thirst for complex challenges.
- Experience with general programming languages (Python).
- Familiarity in hospital ratings systems (Hospital Compare, Leapfrog, Vizient, US News, etc.) and the metrics utilized by these systems.
- Knowledge of medical/clinical terminology (DRGs, ICD/CPT codes).
- Frequent interaction with other personnel within the Quality and Safety department, with some work on general hospital quality projects.
- Interacts with a wide variety of personnel throughout Tufts Medical Centers clinical and information services.
- BS in health or analytics-related field (informatics, epidemiology, economics, statistics, or other field emphasizing analytics).
- 2 years of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel (pivot tables, graphs, formulas), Access, PowerPoint.
- One or more years of experience with statistical analysis software.
- One or more years of experience with T-SQL (Microsoft SQL Server) in a healthcare setting.
- Normal office setting.
- Work requires occasional/frequent/continuous typing/computer keying.
- Work requires filing and physical ability to manipulate doors, file cabinets, etc. May require sitting or standing or bending to suit tasks.
Additional Information
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. New England Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Vacancy expired!