Quality Data Analyst

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Designs and analyzes reports highlighting opportunities to improve clinical performance/patient care. Assists the HVI Registry Teams in the proper analysis and presentation of information using various clinical and administrative systems and corporate databases. Reviews medical records for the determination of data collection as related to analysis of documentation, process issues, demographic elements, and as part of understanding and proceeding with database design / re-design, analyses, and improvement process. Manages designated internal and external reports, including analysis, processing, submission, and final review. Utilizes PowerBI to visualize HVI Registry data, owns the databases in which the registry data is stored, and meets with physician leaders to optimize the reports needed to create quality improvement plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field (clinical or non-clinical, e.g., healthcare policy, healthcare administration, health information).
Minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare facility (e.g., hospital, insurance company).
Strong knowledge of medical terminology and clinical situations.
Excellent ability to work with computer applications and functions.
Knowledge of and ability to work with the MediQual Atlas system and with the Corporate Data Base, Cognos and Report Net.
Strong problem solving, data analysis, and creativity that would enable and motivate change.
A high level of energy and ability to work independently with strong communication,interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization.
Confidentiality and accuracy is essential.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of quality improvement, regulatory requirements and compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

Advanced problem solving using various information sources. Must determine what the best source of information is and query the data, analyze the data, and present it in most appropriate format, i.e., graphs, summary reports, etc.
Ownership of all HVI Registry system PowerBI dashboards, ensures they are optimized and working for each division
Consistently identify and understand technical issues presented by assignments.
Develop appropriate goals and objectives for assigned projects. Determine appropriate procedures to meet goals in an efficient, effective, and thorough manner.
Responsive to deadlines and completes tasks within the amount of time prescribed by supervisor. Maintain high level of accuracy and timeliness.
Independently resolve problems encountered.
Identify problems and develops meaningful recommendations as a result of work performed.
Prepare concise, meaningful analysis or narratives which present conclusions clearly in an unequivocal manner in conformity to established goals and objectives.
Report information, analysis, outcomes, trends, patterns to the appropriate department member, committee chair, and/or director.
Present reports to appropriate team/committee as appropriate, including recommendations, as appropriate. Provide timely updates on significant problems and issues encountered.
Identify meaningful opportunities for department involvement in quality improvement projects.
Work well with department and facility committee and project leads, understanding clinical needs of the committee/project to help progress the process improvement initiatives.
Develop plan and determines pertinent information to be extracted from the medical record (concurrent and retrospective) and/or associated electronic patient information (MARs, AccessAnyware, Power Chart, Gerner, Medipac, etc) for inclusion in and submission to project, committee, system, regional, and national databases, as applicable to the current projects.
Provide consultation and assistance for presentations
Organize discussions or multi-disciplinary teams, as applicable, including key personnel, chiefs, chairs, physicians to discuss findings and help identify, initiate, and assist in process improvement.
Knowledge of the process improvement methodology.
Knowledge of the process improvement project and supporting literature as appropriate. Knowledge of project goals to identify key individuals/departments.
Communication with identified individuals re: project goals and outcomes. Coordinate preparation, submission, and review of external reports.
Master new computer software and upgrades, as applicable.
Track department and related facility quality projects.
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.