QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ANALYST

UHS•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Quality Improvement Analyst works with IPM Leadership, providers, IT and a host of interdisciplinary workgroups to lead and facilitate the workflow improvements and processes related to quality improvement initiatives (e.g., PQRS and Meaningful Use). Audits, reviews and validates the financial compensation/outcomes related to government regulations, payor requirements and compliance mandates. Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business or clinical related field required. Commensurate work experience required.
Experience and/or training in computer applications required.
Knowledge of health care administration systems.
Knowledge of governmental regulations and compliance requirements for physician practice operations, PQRS and
Knowledge of medical practice computer systems and applications.
Skill in planning, organizing and supervising.
Skill in communicating effectively with physicians, administrative staff, internal customers and external agencies.
Skill in developing reports.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex data.
Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to complete goals through project/team management.

Responsibilities

Attends and actively participates in all training sessions deemed appropriate
Thoroughly understands the system set-up, the structure and the reasons behind the system build in order to support and promote how the system is intended to be used
Assists with and recommends design suggestions and the subsequent testing activities for the system as needed
Actively participates in the development of administrative and clinical policies and procedures with regard to the EPM/EHR system, Meaningful Use and PQRS initiatives
Understands both the “big picture” and the details of the workflow
Documents issues and works with IT, system vendors and others to expeditiously resolve
Monitors end user performance, documents issues/deficiencies, reports on key measures and works to incrementally improve performance
Maintains and grows knowledge about internal policies, procedures and workflows
Fields end user questions accurately and timely
Possesses strong business acumen
Demonstrates analytical skills that include staffing and forecasting models, key performance indicators, benchmarking and variance analysis
Optimizes clinical and administrative workflow through the use of operational and financial metrics to assist with process improvement adoption for all relevant quality improvement programs
Creates, analyzes and presents statistical information pertaining to EMR operations and utilization
Utilizes system report writing tools to generate reports and analyze data on measurable indicators. Communicates findings as needed.
Works effectively in a team environment and manages multiple priorities