Sr. Quality Analytics Specialist - Quality & Patient Safety - F/T - Days

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

About The Position

The Sr. Quality Analytics Specialist is a technical leader responsible for enterprise-wide data, data systems, and performance for programs including USNWR, CMS Stars, Vizient, and Leapfrog. The role oversees data collection, management, and integrity review; analyzes and interprets highly complex data; and develops reports and executive summaries to support management and senior-leadership decision-making. The Specialist independently leads a portfolio of system-level quality analytics projects and applies advanced business intelligence practices to manage complex projects. The role uses extensive analytics to identify trends and problems, support strategic planning, and implement corrective action plans. In collaboration with system leaders, the Specialist provides in-depth data analysis and consultation to improve quality and patient safety and decrease patient harm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, or another relevant field.
Five or more years of directly related experience.
Advanced technical skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence software such as Tableau and Power BI.
Advanced statistical expertise.
Advanced knowledge of performance improvement methodologies and techniques.
Advanced ability to understand data and data relationships in a healthcare environment.
Ability to independently compile and prepare data using varied technology and presentation tools to facilitate analysis by self or others.
Strong presentation skills, including developing effective presentations for varied audiences.
Highly skilled in technical report writing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to organize and prioritize work successfully to meet deadlines and maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Ability to function independently and as part of a team.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
Must possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to successfully perform assigned duties.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee enterprise-wide data, data systems, and performance for programs including USNWR, CMS Stars, Vizient, and Leapfrog.
Manage data collection, data management, and data integrity review.
Analyze and interpret complex data and prepare reports and executive summaries for management and senior leadership.
Independently manage a portfolio of system-level quality analytics projects and lead complex projects using business intelligence practices.
Use analytics to identify trends, problems, and potential problems; support strategic planning; and implement corrective action plans.
Collaborate with system leaders to improve quality and patient safety and decrease patient harm through data analysis and consultation.