Pediatric Quality and Safety Data Analyst

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Pediatric Quality and Safety Data Analyst to assist in data analysis, evaluating QAPI programs, and presenting findings to stakeholders. This role requires proficiency in MS Office and a Bachelor's Degree with project support experience.

Preferred candidates will possess a nursing degree and Lean Six Sigma certification. The position involves full-time hours and offers the opportunity to impact pediatric quality through data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with three years of project support work experience required.
• Nursing degree with two years clinical experience strongly preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Extract and organize EMR data for strategic projects.
• Analyze and interpret trends in complex data sets.
• Present complex data to assist stakeholders.

Skills

Proficient in MS Word

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Pediatric Quality and Safety Data Analyst reports to the Pediatric Quality and Safety Manager and assists in extracting and organizing EMR data, data analysis, and completing strategic projects to assist ICCE departments in standing up and maintaining their QAPI programs. This role identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns in complex data sets. Areas of analysis span several topics and are not restricted to one functional area. Examples include program evaluation, operations research, business planning, process design, strategy development, policy issues, profitability assessments, and major implementations.

Job Description

The Pediatric Quality and Safety Data Analyst will abstract, interpret and present complex data as it relates to pediatric registries, quality improvement program standards, and national safety network metrics in an understandable and compelling manner to assist stakeholders in developing projects based on trends.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005295 CHS - Quality QAPI

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Minimum Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's Degree with three (3) years of demonstrated project support work experience required; Nursing degree with (2) years clinical experience strongly preferred.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Key Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to take direction and support a variety of projects.
• Work closely with ICCE leaders, clinicians, and other key stakeholders to understand their analytical needs and identify solutions.
• Anticipate potential data-related challenges and provide innovative, intelligent solutions to improve efficiency and decision‑making processes.
• Able to conduct research and educate oneself in unfamiliar areas in order to gain expertise and successfully assist with a variety of projects.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative approach when working with stakeholders.
• Exhibit efficiency, collaboration, candor, openness, and results orientation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent) (Selected Positions)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent) (Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

EEO Statement

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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