Outcomes Analyst - Patient Safety and Quality

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

About The Position

The Department of Patient Safety and Quality Outcomes Analyst is responsible for data collection, analysis and report writing for Performance Improvement Activities, and the Department of Patient Safety and Quality. The position is responsible for collecting, interpreting, analyzing and maintaining assigned data requirements for multiple quality indicators. The position is also responsible for creating custom reports for Departmental Leadership, Quality Improvement Specialists and audits data for validity and accuracy. The Outcomes Analyst serves as a resource for the facility and to develop Performance Improvement tools, dashboards and graphs as identified by the leadership team. In the journey to becoming a Highly Reliable Organization (HRO), the analyst will be responsible for assisting the leadership team with the implementation and sustainability strategies at the Hospital Level.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs and minimum two years relevant data analytics experience.
Strong analytical skills, is familiar with statistical analysis methodology.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Nice To Haves

Project management skills.
Working Knowledge of Google Platforms.

Responsibilities

Accurate data collection and analysis: Enters data from collection tools accurately and demonstrates excellent proof-reading skills. Data is accurate and derived from valid sources. Work is substantially error free and reports are presented in an easy-to-read format.
Creates forms and reports: Database forms are created as needed to capture necessary information. Forms are modified according to the needs of the users. Reports are created to extract and compile information entered into databases by the users.
Data Analyses: Performs complex data analysis for clinical quality as well as other projects as assigned. Analyses are delivered as assigned.
HIPAA Compliance and Protection of Confidential Information: Ensures that access to all personally identifying data is unavailable to others. Files and worksheets, patient information, reports are locked and secured and inaccessible to unauthorized persons. Personal computer access is secured using corporate IT servers.
Improves quality and information value of products, projects and programs: Develops awareness of and familiarity with issues and events affecting programs and projects. Applies knowledge to evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of data.
Other Projects and Assignments: Develops and edits presentation materials for various projects. Works on other projects and assignments required to meet the Department of Patient Safety and Quality needs.
Reports Design: Develops and designs reports, programs, and files for analyzing and presenting data.
Staff Education: Provides hands-on support to staff and managers throughout the facility as needed.
TJC Readiness: May assist as a resource during regulatory audits or reviews as needed.
Assists with tracking of compliance with various regulatory metrics. Tracks and monitors compliance for various regulatory metrics and other projects as assigned. Communication and follow up with coordinators and other leaders is done timely and accurately. Databases are up-to-date and accurate.
Utilizes appropriate Procedures and Tools: Develops data collection procedures and tools for various department programs and projects. Works with internal customers to develop and understand project specifications. Verified prior to the start of a project that the proposed tools will meet data and continue to meet the requirements.
Assists the Leadership team with the development and implementation of Hospital Level Highly Reliable Organization (HRO) strategies.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.