Performance Operations Analyst

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

Salary Increase & Incentive Bonus

Paid time off & Holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is seeking a Performance Analyst to support ambulatory operations, improve access, engagement, and financial performance, and develop practice level strategies.

The role emphasizes data analysis, reporting, project management, and collaboration with Epic training teams, with a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years healthcare operations experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Supports Performance Managers and practice leadership with ambulatory operations work focusing on system and local key initiatives and goals including, but not limited to, patient access, patient engagement and financial performance.

Skills

Facilitation

Training delivery

Communication

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Care, Education, Business Administration, or a related field

5+ years of business, operations or education experience in Health Care field (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Epic Ambulatory

Microsoft Office

Job description

The salary range for this position is $35.34 - $49.47 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

Position Summary:

The Performance Analyst reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Supports Performance Managers and practice leadership with ambulatory operations work focusing on system and local key initiatives and goals including, but not limited to, patient access, patient engagement and financial performance.
• Aid in the development of practice level strategies, goal setting, highlighting operational effects and relevant implications for the organization, as well as assist in preparing improvement and action plans.
• Accurately and promptly generate reports, document findings, and provide recommendations. Supports Performance Managers with project management / support including, but not limited to,
  • new practices / service line activations, practice acquisitions, program development, clinic optimization, system wide operation roll-outs
• Strong ability to collect, organize and interpret data (qualitative and quantitative) as it pertains to operational processes and workflows.
• Management of “New Business” process for ambulatory clinics, including communication and coordination with practice leadership and financial analysis.
• Accountable for updating and maintaining of Health Network policies & procedures.
• Manages the training and education efforts for new hire orientation, new practice integration, and introduction of new programs.
• Work in partnership with the Non-Clinical Epic training team to support practice operation changes and upgrades along with expert knowledge on ATE support for Go Lives.
• Facilitates monthly (AOC) meeting including coordinating presenters and preparing slides.
• Represent Ambulatory Operations for various system & local committees (dismissal, workforce violence, digital solutions)
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree, in Health Care, Education, Business Administration, or a related field
  • In lieu of a bachelor's degree, 5 + years of business, operations or education experience in the Health Care field will be considered
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities and capability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Excellent classroom facilitation and training skills along with strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications with prior experience with Epic Ambulatory applications with solid organization skills and standard knowledge of project management
• Strong time management skills & pays close attention to details
• A strong team player who is organized and goal- oriented

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Communications or related field preferred or equivalent experience

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.