Healthcare Data & Quality Improvement Specialist

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, VT, seeks a Data & Quality Improvement Facilitator to turn data into action, improve patient care, and support PCMH efforts within Kingdom Internal Medicine.

The role focuses on data collection, trend analysis, and coordinating quality initiatives in a collaborative team environment. Candidates should enjoy healthcare operations, data analysis, and project coordination, with strong communication skills and attention to detail to drive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a hospital, healthcare, or medical office setting preferred.
• Experience using computer systems and electronic health records.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilize EMR data, patient registries, and reporting tools to identify trends, monitor quality measures, support patient outreach efforts, and recommend opportunities to improve patient outcomes and practice performance.
• Facilitate quality improvement initiatives by analyzing workflows, leading data-driven improvement projects, coordinating quality meetings, evaluating outcomes, and collaborating with providers and staff to optimize patient care and operational efficiency.
• Support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) activities by tracking quality measures, preparing quarterly and annual reports, coordinating required data submissions, and assisting with patient engagement and outreach initiatives.
• Coordinate patient transfers into and out of the practice, ensuring seamless transitions of care, timely acquisition and release of medical records, accurate provider panel management, and clear communication with patients, providers, and external healthcare organizations.

Skills

Strong written verbal communication

Analytical problem-solving

Multitasking

EMR experience

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Reporting tools

Database systems

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury, VT, seeks a Data & Quality Improvement Facilitator to turn data into action, improve patient care, and support PCMH efforts within Kingdom Internal Medicine.

The role focuses on data collection, trend analysis, and coordinating quality initiatives in a collaborative team environment. Candidates should enjoy healthcare operations, data analysis, and project coordination, with strong communication skills and attention to detail to drive