Career Opportunities: Quality Improvement Analyst II (24266)
Requisition ID
24266
- Posted
05/15/2024
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CareOregon
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Full Time - Permanent
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Portland
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Multi Location (2)
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Candidates hired for remote positions must reside in Oregon or Washington.
Job Title
Quality Improvement Analyst II
Exemption Status
Exempt
Department
Informatics & Evaluation
Manager Title
Quality Metrics Manager
Direct Reports
n/a
Requisition #
24266
Pay and Benefits
Estimated hiring range $87,135 - $105,435 / year, 5% bonus target, full benefits. www.careoregon.org/about-us/careers/benefits
Posting Notes
This position is available as fully remote or hybrid, but you must reside in Oregon or Washington.
Job Summary
This position performs data analysis at an intermediate level.
Essential responsibilities are aligned with practices and teams within a defined geographic area, coordinated care organization (CCO), benefit or line of business and may provide guidance to less experienced analysts.
This position spends substantial time using a combination of evaluation, quality improvement methods, and data analysis to meet defined clinical performance metrics, evaluate clinical programs and financing models (e.g., value-based payment models), and regulatory deliverables. This position integrates quality improvement) (QI) activities, processes, and projects with the CareOregon Quality Strategy and related regulatory and accreditation standards to promote compliance.
Essential Responsibilities
Data Analysis
Perform ongoing synthesis and analysis of performance information.
Conduct basic to advanced analysis of key metrics and program data to identify trends, make predictions and calculate targets.
Using quality improvement and evaluation technical skills, evaluate line of business/regional priorities and develop strategic reporting systems for use at the staff, program manager, director, and senior leadership levels to assess the effect of key program and policy decisions.
Provide strategic recommendations to leadership based on data and analysis.
Collaborate with ISBI team on the creation or modification of data sets.
Present data in an effective and understandable way and assist others in understanding how data can be used to lead improvement.
May provide guidance or expertise to less experienced analysts.
Projects and Collaboration.
Projects and Collaboration
Participate on projects.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Participates in and may represent QI team or LOB on cross-departmental workgroups.
QI Technical Assistance and Regulatory Compliance
Serve as subject matter expert on technical specifications of clinical measures; may serve as a resource on key data sets.
Provide QI technical assistance on development and distribution of data.
Present at internal/external workgroups and committees.
Identify training needs around quality improvement and data.
Develop, assess and implement new QI and reporting systems.
Create process documentation for QI activities.
Coordinate regulatory deliverables and ensure timely submission; provide data/reports as needed.
SME for key regulatory deliverables and facilitates process for setting priorities and executing on process.
Serve as QI contact to OHA or CMS for regulatory meetings/deliverables.
Organizational Responsibilities
Perform work in alignment with the organization's mission, vision and values.
Support the organization's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.
Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization's strategic goals.
Adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.
Perform other duties as needed.
Experience and/or Education
Required
Minimum 4 years' experience in quality improvement, population health or a related field, including minimum 2 years data analytics experience
OR
Bachelor's degree in social science, science, or math with minimum 3 years' experience in quality improvement, population health or a related field, including minimum 1 year data analytics experience
OR
Master's degree in data analytics (e.g., health informatics, biostatics, business, data analytics, etc.), public health, or health administration with minimum 2 years' experience in quality improvement, population health, or related field, including minimum 1 year data analytics experience
Preferred
Tableau or SQL experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Knowledge
Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies and analytic strategies
Knowledge of healthcare quality metrics (e.g. CCO incentive measures, Medicare Stars measures, HEDIS or other measure sets)
Knowledge of population health, quality of care concepts and methodologies, and FQHCs, as well as concepts of community health and social determinants of health
Working knowledge of health equity, inclusion and diversity frameworks and how to apply them to data analytics
Skills and Abilities
Advanced proficiency with computer software programs, e.g. MS Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Advanced proficiency with MS Excel for data analysis and skills with large administrative database reporting functions and/or relational databases
Growing understanding in R, SQL, SPSS or Tableau for analysis OR Advanced proficiency in Tableau for data visualization & dashboard building
Strategic thinker with ability to gather and analyze data, assess effectiveness of healthcare systems and work with system partners to develop, implement and evaluate Triple Aim improvement strategies
Understanding and ability to facilitate integration of clinical QI models and methods into existing programs
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent communications skills to include: verbal, written, presentations, meeting facilitation and reports, specifically including the ability to present statistical and technical data in a clear and understandable manner utilizing appropriate visual aids and effectively facilitate and coordinate the work of a workgroup (including internal and external members) engaged in quality improvement activities
Ability to interface with and assist external stakeholders (providers, OHA staff, etc.)
Accountable, self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment
Possess a high degree of initiative and motivation along with the ability to effectively collaborate and plan with coworkers and others
Must be able to function under potentially tight timelines
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups
Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions
Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
Ability to see, read, hear, speak clearly and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day
Working Conditions
Work Environment(s):
Indoor/Office
Community
Facilities/Security
Outdoor Exposure
Member/Patient Facing:
No
Telephonic
In Person
Hazards:
May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.
Equipment:
General office equipment and/or mobile technology
Travel:
May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee's personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.
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Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.
Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
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