Quality Data Analyst - Quality Management - Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift (Non Union) (Exempt)

Keck Medicine of USC • Glendale, CA

1d • $71,000 - $115,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for ongoing analysis of health care information, obtained from a variety of sources, including patient care, quality, and demographic data. It involves development and preparation of information products for the nursing department. It requires the ability to analyze health care data from conceptualization through presentation of the data. It requires strong proficiency with analytical tools (e.g. SAS, Excel), knowledge of data analysis methodology, use of presentation software, strong communication skills and a strong commitment to and affinity for delivering the highest level of customer service. As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Information Management, Healthcare Information, Computing, Statistics, or related fields.
• 2 Years. Or Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
• Technical expertise regarding data models and database design development.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, XML and SQL (Powerinsight, Discern Explorer preferred)
• Competent using SAS, SPSS, or other statistical packages as needed for analyzing large datasets
• Adept at queries and report writing.
• Knowledge of statistics and able to communicate effectively with statisticians

Nice To Haves

• Master degree in Health Information or Applied Statistics
• Programming skills preferred.
• Experience with Object-oriented programing (OOP) languages such as C# and Java would be a plus.
• AHIMA Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA®) would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• ongoing analysis of health care information
• development and preparation of information products for the nursing department
• analyze health care data from conceptualization through presentation of the data

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level