Quality Data Analytics Specialist

OU Health•WFH State of Oklahoma, OK

23h•Remote

About The Position

The Quality Data Analyst performs advanced data preparation, analysis, and reporting in support of OU Health’s quality improvement efforts. The role evaluates data integrity, enhances analytic processes, and partners with quality and operational leaders to translate data into meaningful insights that inform improvement work. At Level II, the analyst works with increased independence on complex analyses and contributes to refining reporting standards and analytic practices. The position may be filled at Level II or Level III based on experience, education, certifications, and business need. Candidates must reside and work full-time in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Texas before their first day of employment. Epic experience with Caboodle or Clarity is ideal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
For Level II: At least three years of related experience.
For Level III: At least five years of related experience.
Level II: Intermediate skills in healthcare data analysis and visualization tools, including SQL, Python, Power BI, and Tableau.
Level II: Ability to optimize data workflows and design moderately complex analytic logic.
Level II: Strong analytical reasoning and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Level II: Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Level III: Expert-level analytic, statistical, and visualization competencies using SQL, Python, Power BI, and Tableau.
Level III: Deep understanding of healthcare quality measures, regulatory programs, and performance improvement methodologies.
Level III: Strong leadership, influencing, and communication abilities, including interaction with senior executives.
Level III: Ability to develop sophisticated analytic solutions and lead systemwide initiatives.
Must reside and work full-time in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Texas before the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Epic experience, particularly with Caboodle or Clarity.

Responsibilities

Collect, validate, and maintain accurate datasets supporting quality, safety, and patient experience initiatives.
Develop, enhance, and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytic products; improve existing data processes using business intelligence, statistical, or analytic tools.
Participate in regulatory readiness and quality reporting activities, ensuring accurate interpretation and application of measure specifications.
Partner with stakeholders to support effective use, interpretation, and decision-making based on analytic outputs.
Interpret performance trends, conduct deeper analyses, and identify opportunities to support improvement initiatives.
Assist quality and operational teams by translating analytic findings into actionable insights.
Recommend enhancements to data structures, analytic processes, or reporting standards as data maturity and organizational needs evolve.
Maintain awareness of industry trends, national quality programs, and analytic best practices and incorporate relevant updates into analytic work.
Perform other duties as assigned.