Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Analyst

Allina Health Systems • Minneapolis, MN

36d • $35 - $48

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: 0.5 FTE (40-hours per two week pay period) Day shift with flexible schedule during business hours No weekends Occasional travel to various EMS sites Job Description: Supports the Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement processes by performing data analysis, visualizing data, managing projects, and contributing clinical expertise. Involves utilizing statistical process control, and various analytics functions, conducting case and clinical peer reviews, ensuring protocol compliance, and supporting the design, development deployment, and management of small to large enterprise clinical programs.

Requirements

• 3 years experience in emergency medical services field
• Certified Paramedic-MN Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Source-American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire. After hire recertification required through American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support-American Heart Association or American Red Cross required. After hire recertification required through American Heart Association
• Valid Driver's License-Ability to travel up to 25% of time - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Vocational degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration or related field
• 2 years experience in quality assurance, performance improvement, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Participates in program development and project management.
• Assists in managing QA and performance improvement projects, ensuring timely completion and effective outcomes.
• Supports the development and management of large clinical programs.
• Conducts data analysis, visualization, and analytics functions.
• Creates visualizations to clearly communicate data trends and insights.
• Performs descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to inform decision-making.
• Utilizes statistical methods to monitor and control quality.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports on QA and performance improvement data related to EMS operations.
• Provides clinical expertise within scope of position.
• Applies clinical knowledge to assess the quality of patient care and EMS operations.
• Serves as an example of excellent patient care and is recognized and resourced by clinical field staff for questions.
• Conducts thorough case reviews and participates in peer review processes.
• Ensures adherence to clinical protocols and standards.
• Conducts quality reviews and root cause analyses to identify and address issues.
• Contributes to high reliability organization programs and applies risk-based quality concepts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.
• Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
• In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
• Benefits include:
• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
• Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees