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Clinical Quality Informatics Analyst II

Direct Jobs, Bellaire, TX, United States


Job Summary
The Clinical Quality Informatics Analyst II is responsible for managing the collection, organization, and input of complex data and information obtained in the Quality Programs for the district. The role involves creating and maintaining information-based quality intelligence deliverables using multiple internal and external quality database resources, utilizing Business Intelligence reporting tools to provide analytical insights, data extracts, reports, and/or dashboard visualizations to facilitate discovery of new opportunities, support data-informed decision-making for identified challenges, and develop new and enhance existing metrics to analyze ongoing performance metrics. The analyst demonstrates expert clinical information analysis, provides consultation and education, and serves as a resource for data extraction of pertinent quality metrics and initiatives. Responsibilities also include monitoring and prioritizing Clinical Quality Analytics reports and data consultation requests as a collaborative member of the Clinical Quality Analytics team, enhancing patient safety and quality, liaising between quality management and information systems, and providing end-user functional support for quality applications. The analyst supports and mentors Level I analysts on project work and provides technical guidance with analytic tools used.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees: Associate Degree in Nursing (or) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or) Bachelor of Science in Informatics, Health Data or other healthcare related field. Master’s Degree in Nursing, Informatics, health data or other healthcare related field preferred.

Licenses & Certifications: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ); Six Sigma Yellow Belt LSSYB or Change Leader/RPI training (examples) or additional accrual within 2 years; Registered Nurse; Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas preferred.

Work Experience: Six (6) years of experience, including at least three (3) years in Quality/Clinical Regulatory requirements knowledge and understanding, and three (3) years in Healthcare with clinical experience and relevant analytical functions utilizing Business Intelligence reporting tools, synthesizing data, compiling data into reports, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

Management Experience: Three (3) years of project management experience with the ability to manage own projects from start to completion and independently conduct meetings with minimal guidance from department leadership.

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact); Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking); Writing/Correspondence; Writing/Reports.

Proficiencies: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, PC, Typing 20 wpm.

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Design, Medical Terms, Statistical.

Work Schedule: Eligible for Telecommute.

Equipment Operated: Photocopier, Personal Computer, 10-Key Calculator, Fax Machine, Recorder, Window-Based Software Programs, etc.

Other Requirements: Self-directed with organizational and priority setting skills; Proficient in report writing tools (Business Intelligence) and database development; Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access; typing and organizational skills; evidence of independent research and analytical problem solving skills; exceptional time management and organizational skills; able to handle numerous priorities simultaneously; able to serve the Quality Programs department and Harris Health System as a clinical subject matter expert; strong knowledge of study design and evaluative techniques; demonstrates ability to identify problem areas and take initiative to identify and implement appropriate solutions; self-motivated.

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