2026

United Indian Health Se•Arcata, CA

12d•$29 - $35

About The Position

The Population Health Analyst drives quality and population health outcomes by using Epic and other data analytics tools to analyze health data, identify care gaps, and prioritize targeted outreach, preventive services, chronic disease management, and timely follow-up. Working with providers, care teams, and community agencies, the Analyst supports data-informed interventions that strengthen client relationships, improve clinical quality metrics, reduce care gaps, and advance equitable care for underserved and high-risk populations. The role also supports organization-wide quality initiatives through data collection, validation, and reporting for regulatory requirements and clinical and operational decision-making. It promotes standardized and efficient use of Epic reporting and population health capabilities in alignment with organizational data governance practices. The position has Level I and Level II responsibilities, with Level II involving greater independence, reporting and analytics, quality measurement, workflow improvement, and guidance to Level I staff. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Level I: High school diploma or GED and at least four years of experience in quality improvement or population health, or in a clinical role involving direct client care; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and at least one year of experience specifically in population health.
Level II: High school diploma or GED and at least six years of experience in quality improvement or population health, or in a clinical role involving direct client care; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and at least two years of experience specifically in population health.
Experience working with the Epic electronic health record system; Level II requires at least two years of Epic experience.
Some knowledge of medical terminology.
Data analysis experience; Level II requires at least one year.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including copier and fax.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence and present information effectively to groups, clients, and the general public.
Commitment to providing culturally sensitive counseling services to American Indians.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical coding.
Level II: Experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Epic Reporting Workbench, SlicerDicer, and dashboards.
Knowledge of Epic and other internal systems.

Responsibilities

Use data sources and Epic reporting tools to identify clients due for preventive and chronic care services and identify care gaps and outreach opportunities.
Generate and distribute outreach lists for screenings, immunizations, and chronic disease follow-up.
Conduct client outreach by mail, telephone, MyChart, and other methods; support outreach planning and engagement activities.
Place screening orders in the electronic health record per protocol and schedule appointments for clients with identified care gaps.
Coordinate with clinical staff, care teams, and Tribal Public Health staff to support care coordination and site-level outreach.
Track outreach completion, update client status and health maintenance information in Epic, and maintain population health tracking logs, spreadsheets, and documentation.
Monitor quality measures using standard reports, notify teams of care gaps, and participate in quality improvement projects, meetings, and follow-up activities.
Perform data analysis to identify care gaps, outreach priorities, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
Run and customize Epic reports, prioritize high-risk or high-need clients, and track and report quality measure performance against organizational goals.
Audit and validate data for compliance with established protocols; identify common errors and data gaps.
Partner with care teams to refine outreach workflows and improve client engagement; collaborate with EHR teams to troubleshoot reporting issues and improve data workflows.
Support implementation of population health initiatives, including cancer screening and diabetes management programs, and identify and report disparities in care and outcomes.
Develop dashboards and visual reports using tools such as Epic Radar, Excel, or Power BI to support care team and leadership decision-making.
Provide guidance and training to Level I staff on workflows, outreach processes, and reporting tools.
Adhere to accreditation, compliance, and organizational standards; deliver services in a culturally responsive manner and demonstrate cultural humility when working with American Indian/Alaska Native communities.
Perform other duties as assigned.