Asst Dir, Clinical Optimization & Data Analytics

Health Alliance of Hudson Valley•Valhalla, NY

54d

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Clinical Optimization and Data Analytics for Infection Control (IC) and Antimicrobial Stewardship (ASP) is responsible for maintaining and optimizing on-going data reporting for quality, regulatory and pay for performance programs. The Asst. Director is responsible for collecting and analyzing health care data from multiple sources as it relates to IC and ASP quality metrics. To optimize clinical workflow, the job will require developing comprehensive reports and dashboards in a clear format accessible to management, administrative and health care professional personnel at Westchester Medical Center. Work involves the establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with medical, professional and administrative personnel. The Asst. Director, Data Analyst must maintain a comprehensive understanding of data attributes such as quality, reproducibility, reliability, and accuracy. The role includes using higher level analytics skills such as project design, modeling and predictive analytics to optimize quality performance at the institution. Supervision may be exercised over support personnel. Does related work as required.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience with data analytics including health care statistics and reporting modules.
Experience with SPSS/SAS, MIDAS, Access and/or Oracle.
Fluency in SQL.
Bachelor's degree statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, computer science, mathematics, or a similar field, required.
Thorough knowledge of the research methods and procedures used in conducting healthcare data analysis
Thorough knowledge of the application of automated information systems in meeting healthcare data reporting requirements
Knowledge of program planning and evaluation techniques
Ability to compile, Analyze and interpret medical data and forecast trends
Ability to work well with healthcare professionals
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e- mail and database software in performing work assignments
Good judgment; initiative; accuracy; thoroughness.
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Tableau or PowerBI preferred.
Programming language such as R or Python a plus.
Experience with the CDC NHSN database a plus.
Experience with predictive analytics a plus.
Experience in Infection Control of Antimicrobial Stewardship a plus.
Master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics or computer science preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures conformance and relevance to Westchester Medical Center Quality program requirements.
Functions as part of a team to develop the parameters, based on existing information and data, of the model from which to begin collecting and analyzing data
Conducts analysis and evaluation of data showing various trends and service indicators.
Gathering, cleaning, processing, validating and uploading of the data to internal and external reporting databases
Developing tools and processes to monitor and analyze data accuracy
Building data visualization tools, dashboards, and reports
Prepares reports including supportive charts and other graphic material giving interpretation of collected data, and prepares forecasts needed for program planning
Prepares reports and other supporting material for regulatory and accreditation audits and surveys
Maintains, modifies and develops computer-based data processing and software applications. Learns new software or programming languages as needed
Conducts research using data collection methods, medical records and epidemiological data to extract relevant information pertaining to program objectives and reporting requirements
Acts as liaison with data processing, professional and technical staff, and vendors providing contracted services
Acts as liaison with informatics and electronic health record staff to advance IC and ASP priorities
Evaluates new reporting requirements and develops modifications to existing information systems to satisfy these requirements
Provides training and technical assistance to in-house users to help ensure smooth workflow and develop employee skills in IC Dept. and ASP
Reviews user manuals and system applications, and may suggest revisions to accomplish operational objectives
Establishes and maintains detailed records and files of supportive documentation for future referral
Develops format for reporting information to meet regulatory requirements and management information needs
Provides professional consultation to medical professional staff on data and trends reported