Senior Quality Analytics Specialist - Quality & Patient Safety - F/T Days

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Quality Analytics Specialist is a technical leader responsible for overseeing enterprise-wide data and data systems as well as performance for programs, including, but not limited to: USNWR, CMS Stars, Vizient and Leapfrog. Incumbent is responsible for data management, including collection, management, and integrity review. Analyzes and interprets a broad scope of highly complex data and develops/generates reports and executive summaries for use by management and senior leadership in decision making. Incumbent engages as an integral lead in independently managing a portfolio of system-level quality analytics projects. The Specialist applies advanced knowledge of business intelligence practices to lead complex projects. Utilizes extensive analytics to identify trends, problems, potential problems, and appropriate solutions; support strategic planning; and implement corrective action plans to resolve complex problems. Collaborates with system leaders to achieve the goal of improving quality and patient safety and decreasing harm to patients by strategizing and providing in-depth data analysis and consultation.

Requirements

Strong presentation skills including experience in developing effective presentations for a variety of audiences
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Highly skilled in technical report writing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare administration, public health, or other relevant field
Advanced technical skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence software such as Tableau and Power BI
Advanced statistical expertise
Advanced knowledge of and experience with performance improvement methodologies and techniques
Advanced ability to understand data and data relationships in a healthcare environment
Advanced ability to independently compile & prepare data using a variety of technology and presentation tools to facilitate data analysis by self and/or others
Ability to organize and successfully prioritize work in order to meet deadlines
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to function independently and as a member of a team
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
5+ years of directly related experience
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in related field preferred
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Experience in Lean Six Sigma as an improvement methodology

Responsibilities

Overseeing enterprise-wide data and data systems as well as performance for programs, including, but not limited to: USNWR, CMS Stars, Vizient and Leapfrog.
Responsible for data management, including collection, management, and integrity review.
Analyzes and interprets a broad scope of highly complex data and develops/generates reports and executive summaries for use by management and senior leadership in decision making.
Engages as an integral lead in independently managing a portfolio of system-level quality analytics projects.
Applies advanced knowledge of business intelligence practices to lead complex projects.
Utilizes extensive analytics to identify trends, problems, potential problems, and appropriate solutions; support strategic planning; and implement corrective action plans to resolve complex problems.
Collaborates with system leaders to achieve the goal of improving quality and patient safety and decreasing harm to patients by strategizing and providing in-depth data analysis and consultation.