Clinical Analyst

SUMMARY

As a Clinical Analyst, your strong organization skills, attention to detail and experience in data analysis allow you to greatly contribute in building and implementing organization goals.

The Clinical Analyst is responsible for data collection, analysis, and presentation to improve clinical quality for the participants. This will occur by utilizing internal and external sources such as, but not limited to health care data systems, electronic medical records, paid claims, medical record, and national/regional benchmarks. The Clinical Analyst analyzes data and trends in order to identify underlying problems and suggests opportunities for improvement not limited to current practices, policies and procedures and end to end work flows. The Clinical Analyst is also responsible for compilation and submission of data to external benchmarking databases, creating tools to be used in data collection, analysis and reporting of clinical, demographic and utilization information to various departments and committees. The clinical analyst is skilled in taking large quantities of data and organizing and presenting in a way that tells a story that is actionable by a variety of stakeholders including physicians, nurses, and health care administrators and health care professionals. The Clinical Analyst will participate in the determination of annual Quality Improvement Plan and other clinical and process improvements.

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Riedman- Remote

DEPARTMENT: Nursing Administration

SCHEDULE: Days, As needed

ATTRIBUTES

• Strong educational background in data analysis
• Strong operational understanding of database programming concepts and clinical data management systems required
• Two (2) years of experience performing data analysis in a healthcare related field required; three (3) or more years of experience preferred 
• Experience in a position analyzing information to solve problems, interpreting and communicating information orally and written
• Experience with spreadsheet modeling or statistical analysis highly desirable
• Demonstrated SQL Query Writing, MS-SQL/MySQL Database Development and Maintenance experience; proficiency with Microsoft Excel required
• Solid knowledge of managed care requirements related to clinical quality
• Experience with the application of continuous quality improvement concepts, such as Six Sigma
• Demonstrated ability to assist with strategic direction and achieve targets

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collection & Analysis. Collect, analyze and present data by using internal and external sources such as multiple healthcare data systems and external benchmarks; identify underlying problems, conduct root cause analysis and suggest opportunities for improvement in current practices, policies and procedures and end-to-end work flows
• Evaluation & Planning. Review current service measurement contracts and establish sampling strategies; report on regulatory changes and incorporate into measurement tools and activities; provide executive level reporting; assist in building organization goals for the strategic plans
• Leadership. Train physicians and leaders in accessing satisfaction data from third party vendors; serve on Quality and Safety Steering teams throughout the system
• Implementation. Under supervision, design, write, test and implement programs; clarify end user expectations and develop/deliver meaningful reports

EDUCATION:

BS (Required), MS

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$62,400.00 - $70,000.00Rochester14617

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.