Patient Safety Analytics & Quality Improvement Analyst

University of California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California is seeking a Patient Safety Analyst to support safety and quality improvement initiatives. You will review data on incidents, prepare reports, and manage systems like the SOFI reporting platform and electronic documentation tools.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years in quality, patient safety, or risk management, plus experience with large data sets and EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-2 years of quality, patient safety, or risk management experience.
• Experience with large data and analytical support.
• Strong analytical skills to review and interpret patient safety data.
• Experience with system management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with Patient Safety leadership and team.
• Proficient in basic computer skills using an EHR and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to be resourceful, a critical thinker, and have sound judgement when meeting the service needs of others.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze data related to patient safety practices, incidents, and outcomes.
• Prepare moderately complex reports to support the Patient Safety team.
• Manage and support systems used by the Patient Safety team, such as the SOFI event reporting system and electronic systems for documenting significant event reviews.
• Handle system configurations, user mapping, tracking optimization requests, and troubleshooting concerns.
• Support the Good Catch and Zero Harm recognition programs.
• Collaborate with Patient Safety leadership to provide system support and generate reports for the Culture of Safety Survey.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

System management

EHR familiarity

Communication

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CPHQ or CPPS certification

Tools

SOFI event reporting system

Electronic incident documentation systems

Job description

University of California is seeking a Patient Safety Analyst to support safety and quality improvement initiatives. You will review data on incidents, prepare reports, and manage systems like the SOFI reporting platform and electronic documentation tools.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years in quality, patient safety, or risk management, plus experience with large data sets and EHR systems.