Data & Quality Improvement Analyst

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Data & Quality Improvement Analyst to turn data into actionable insights that elevate behavioral health care. You will pull from Epic and other large databases, design dashboards, and collaborate with clinicians and operations leaders to drive quality and performance improvements.

This role emphasizes data governance, documentation, and clear communication of complex analytics to support clinical and regulatory decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, computer science, nursing, mathematics, or relevant field.
• Master's Degree in related field preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Experience with Power BI and/or Tableau preferred.
• Strong understanding of Excel functions, formulas, data manipulation, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and automate clinical, quality, operational, and performance metrics.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated reports and dashboards for decision-making.
• Extract, validate, transform, and summarize data from Epic and large databases.
• Develop data processes to automate recurring reports and regulatory reporting.
• Analyze data to track clinical processes, operational performance, and KPIs.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare, computer science, nursing, mathematics, or relevant field

Master's Degree in related field

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL Server

Epic

Job description

Job Description – Data & Quality Improvement Analyst (985344)

Job Description

Data & Quality Improvement Analyst – ( 985344 )

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

TEXAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER

The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.

As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas. Learn more about Texas Behavioral Health Center here!

JOB SUMMARY

Texas Behavioral Health Center (TBHC) is looking for a Data & Quality Improvement Analyst to turn data into insights that improve behavioral health care in North Texas. Working with minimal supervision, you'll design, build, and automate the reports, dashboards, and performance measures that guide clinical, quality, operational, regulatory, and financial decisions.

You’ll pull, validate, and analyze data from Epic and other large databases, spot data quality issues, and present complex information in a clear and credible way. You’ll also work with clinicians, operations leaders, and quality teams on improvement projects, and you’ll keep data definitions and reporting methods consistent and well documented.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in healthcare, computer science, nursing, mathematics, or relevant field
• Experience
  2 years of relevant experience. Equivalent years of work experience may substitute for educational requirements.

Preferred

Education

Master's Degree in related field

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred

Experience with Power BI and/or Tableau preferred

Strong understanding of Excel functions, formulas, data manipulation, and analysis

Previous experience with relational databases and SQL Server

Experience extracting, querying, validating, and analyzing data from Epic or other electronic health record system

JOB DUTIES

• Design, develop, and automate clinical, quality, operational, and performance metrics. Maintain knowledge base of data requirements and measure definitions.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated reports and dashboards to support operational, clinical, quality, regulatory, and financial decision-making.
• Extract, validate, transform, and summarize data from Epic and other large databases using data management, querying, and analytical skills.
• Develop and maintain data processes to automate recurring reports and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Analyze and organize data using appropriate analytical and statistical methods to efficiently track clinical processes, operational performance, patient outcomes, and other key performance indicators.
• Use data visualization tools to present complex information in clear, credible, and understandable reports and dashboards.
• Implement analytic approaches and technical methodology; execute work plan tasks as assigned.
• Use judgement to distinguish relevant from irrelevant information and identify data quality issues or inconsistencies.
• Use factual data to produce and deliver credible and understandable reports and analytics.
• Participate on multi-disciplinary teams and provide comprehensive analytical support for clinical, operational, quality improvement, and performance initiatives.
• Assist in the interpretation of data to identify opportunities for improved healthcare delivery, operational efficiency, and performance.
• Maintain data definitions, reporting methodologies, and documentation to support consistency and reliability of analytics.
• Participate in special projects as needed.
• May provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires critical thinking skills.
• Work requires a systems-approach to problem solving.
• Work requires the employee to be a self-starter and innovative problem solver.
• Work requires effective communication and technical content and interpersonal skills.
• Work requires experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Must have a strong understanding of Excel functions, formulas, data manipulation, and analysis.
• Work requires previous experience with relational databases and SQL Server.
• Work requires previous experience developing and maintaining dashboards and data visualizations using Tableau and/or Power BI.
• Experience extracting, querying, validating, and analyzing data from Epic or other electronic health record systems is preferred.
• Experience automating recurring reports, data processes, or regulatory reporting is preferred.
• Work requires the ability to translate operational and business requirements into analytical solutions, reports, dashboards, and other data products.

PACT STATEMENT
P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems.
A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner.
C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals.
T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department's success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-4855 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

4855 Harry Hines Blvd 4855 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas 75235

Job

Professional & Executive

Organization

850100 - Hospital Administration - TBHC

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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