Qual Perf Improve Data Analyst

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Remote

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Quality & Performance Improvement Data Analyst provides assistance and guidance to HHS staff in quality data reporting and analysis. The analyst works with and leads internal groups to develop and improve quality reporting systems and processes, and trains HHS staff on quality-related software tools. The position supports organizational compliance with quality reporting requirements and uses data analysis, reporting, and performance improvement methods to help clinical and operational stakeholders monitor results, identify opportunities, and make data-informed decisions. It collaborates with internal teams, external vendors, and regulatory bodies to advance reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement efforts. The role is remote, with in-person work when needed. It is a 1.0 FTE position, working Monday through Friday on day shifts, with an 8-hour shift length.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, nursing, healthcare quality, healthcare informatics, or a similar field; or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in a healthcare setting.
Strong oral and written communication skills in formal and ad hoc settings.
Knowledge of data collection, management, and analysis methods.
Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Experience with data tools and technologies, including query tools and data visualization platforms such as Power BI.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis, visualization, and presentation.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and support performance improvement efforts through data-informed recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in healthcare administration, healthcare quality, healthcare informatics, or a similar field.
Experience creating reports with Crystal Reports or a similar product.
Project management and/or quality experience.
Experience with Lean methodology.
Experience working with Epic or another EMR.
Certification by the Healthcare Quality Certification Board (HQCB), a part of the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ), as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).

Responsibilities

Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and payer quality reporting program requirements, including interpreting specifications, submitting data, and maintaining audit readiness.
Serve as a subject matter expert on quality reporting programs, data management practices, and performance improvement methodologies; maintain current knowledge of requirements, tools, and industry standards.
Partner with clinical and operational leaders to identify, prioritize, and scope performance improvement initiatives based on data trends, variation, risk, and strategic importance.
Support or lead assigned performance improvement initiatives, including defining success metrics, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes against targets.
Collect, validate, and analyze data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of quality reporting and performance measurement.
Design and deliver analyses, dashboards, scorecards, and reports, including using Power BI and Excel, to monitor performance, identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities, and support organizational goals.
Translate complex data into actionable insights and present findings and recommendations to clinical, operational, and executive audiences, including recommendations for improvement and performance targets.
Partner with interdisciplinary teams to identify reporting issues, resolve data discrepancies, and implement quality and performance improvement initiatives aligned with organizational priorities.
Support strategic decision-making through forecasting, benchmarking, ad hoc analyses, and impact studies for internal stakeholders and external agencies.
Provide education, training, and consultation to staff on quality measures, reporting tools, and data interpretation to promote data-driven decision-making.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and regulatory bodies to support reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement efforts, while maintaining effective working relationships across the organization.