Quality Data Analyst

Position Overview

Under the Director of Quality and Patient Safety, the Quality Data Analyst will conduct readmission data validation, analysis, and interpretation to drive improvements in all-cause and disease-specific readmission rates in alignment with Middlesex Health Quality Improvement and Patient Safety programmatic goals. Thisin officerole in the Quality department is a 28.00 hours per week position.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and produces timely, meaningful, and accurate readmission data analysis and interpretation for all-cause and disease-specific datasets in support of organizational initiatives.
• Utilizes EPIC reporting tools such as Cogito, Reporting Workbench, Slicer Dicer, as well as Power BI and CHIME Data to analyze quality metrics.
• Conducts data validation to ensure that reported data is accurate and reliable, producing clear written analyses, graphs, and tables for diverse internal audiences.
• Acts as co-chair of the Readmission Committee, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills and effective presentation abilities.
• Oversees dissemination of reports and information to appropriate administrators, department heads, and staff.
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes assignments related to the organization’s initiatives, while meeting all timelines and notifying management of any issues.
• Performs new and ongoing projects as assigned by the Director, ensuring the incorporation of patient safety principles in process design or redesign.
• Acts as a resource, adviser, and team facilitator for quality improvement teams, providing QI education and consultation for hospital employees and medical staff.
• Participates in surveys and utilizes available resources for problem solving, continuously educating self regarding health care quality.
• May serve in a dual capacity as a backup to the Cipherhealth platform.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a healthcare-related field.
• 2+ years of related healthcare data analytical experience.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in using EPIC Cogito, Reporting Workbench, and Slicer Dicer.
• Demonstrated proficiency with root cause analysis and effective communication skills for interacting and presenting findings across organizational levels.
• Ability to document processes and analyses for reference and reuse.
• Excellent technical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of claims, utilization, and ICD-10 codes is preferred.
• Strong project management skills including stakeholder identification, planning, coordination, and timely execution.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to meet deadlines, adapt to change management, and work resiliently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with quality and safety data analytics.
• 3-5 years of progressive leadership or management experience.
• Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ or similar) or willingness to obtain certification.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive and affordable benefits package
• Shift Differentials
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Relief through Fiducius
• Quick commute accessfrom I-84, Route 9, and surrounding areas

About Middlesex Health

The Smarter Choice for your Career! Come join one of Connecticut’s Top Workplaces and a Magnet designated organization. At Middlesex Health, we combine award-winning talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care to make health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, we have access to the most advanced medical knowledge and research available.