Healthcare Quality Data Analyst | Lean Improvement

Torrance-Memorial-Medical-Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking a healthcare data analyst to monitor data integrity, perform analyses, and identify quality improvement opportunities across departments. The role emphasizes translating data into actionable insights for clinical effectiveness teams and leadership.

The candidate will leverage Lean methods, collaborate with data abstractors, and support external data submissions, with strong skills in SAS/SQL/Python/R and BI tools to inform management decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or equivalent experience in healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and experience with EHR/EMR systems and database query tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, providers, and community partners.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and coordinate with various departments

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains data integrity and validity.
• Conducts data collection and analysis, identifying quality improvement opportunities and establishes a feedback loop to communicate findings with other departments.
• Understands data storage and data sharing methods; investigates data to find patterns and trends.
• Collaborates with internal and external teams by establishing effectiveness benchmarks and leading interpretation of results.
• Provides analytical assessment of health services using clinical decision support and information systems.
• Collaborates with data abstractors and provides training for data management and reporting of outcomes.
• Serves as a resource to department leadership in evaluating systems and processes of care and service.
• Uses Lean management tools to drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Provides guidance to leadership on application of quality improvement data.
• Develops reports and presentations; communicates analytic insights to management.
• Knowledge of quality measures such as HEDIS, CMS Star, Value Based Care and other quality programs.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and quality improvement framework.
• Proficiency with data analytical tools such as SAS, SQL, Python, R, Tableau/Power BI, MS Office or similar applications.

Skills

SAS

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

EHR/EMR

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration

Tools

SAS

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

EHR/EMR

Job description

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking a healthcare data analyst to monitor data integrity, perform analyses, and identify quality improvement opportunities across departments. The role emphasizes translating data into actionable insights for clinical effectiveness teams and leadership.

The candidate will leverage Lean methods, collaborate with data abstractors, and support external data submissions, with strong skills in SAS/SQL/Python/R and BI tools to inform management decisions.