Quality Data Analyst

Upland Hills Health; Dodgeville (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO from day one

Retirement plan with match

Wellness centers access

Employer events

Job summary

Upland Hills Health is seeking a part-time Quality Data Analyst in the Quality Improvement Department in Dodgeville, WI. The role focuses on pay-for-performance programs, payer quality measures, and data-driven quality improvement across ambulatory care.

Responsibilities include chart reviews, data abstraction, and collaboration with clinicians to close care gaps, while ensuring CMS/MIPS reporting requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical practice guidelines.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHRs) required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison with insurance payers for pay-for-performance and value-based care programs.
• Monitor payer scorecards, quality dashboards, and performance reports.
• Conduct chart reviews to identify care gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Track performance improvement project metrics and outcomes.
• Collaborate with providers to close care gaps and improve payer quality measures.
• Analyze clinical data to identify trends and support quality initiatives.
• Abstract clinical data from multiple sources for reporting requirements.
• Oversee MIPS quality measure monitoring and reporting activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Nursing degree/cert beneficial

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Upland Hills Health - Dodgeville Hospital Campus

Role & Department: Quality Data Analyst in the Quality Improvement Department

Hours & Shift: Part -time, 20 hours a week (0.5 FTE), Day Shift Position

Role Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison with insurance payers for pay-for-performance and value-based care programs.


• Monitor payer scorecards, quality dashboards, and performance reports to evaluate organizational performance and identify improvement opportunities.


• Conduct chart reviews and clinical documentation audits to identify care gaps and opportunities for quality measure improvement.


• Monitor and track performance improvement project metrics and outcomes.


• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to close identified care gaps and improve performance on payer quality measures.


• Analyze clinical and operational data to identify trends, recommend solutions, and support quality improvement initiatives.


• Abstract clinical information from multiple data sources to support reporting and analysis requirements.


• Oversee MIPS quality measure monitoring and reporting activities, including data validation, chart reviews, performance analysis, provider and staff education, and compliance with CMS requirements.


• Prepare and submit MIPS quality measures through QualityNet and other required reporting platforms.


• Maintain knowledge of CMS regulations and other healthcare quality reporting requirements.


• Provide education and support to providers and clinical staff regarding quality measures, documentation requirements, and performance improvement strategies.


• Participate as a member of the UHH Quality Council and Clinic Quality Committee.


• Attend and contribute to additional committees, workgroups, and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a healthcare setting required.


• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical practice guidelines required.


• Experience working with electronic health records (EHRs) required.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex data and recommend effective solutions.


• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other business software applications.


• Ability to prioritize work, coordinate multiple projects, and work independently with minimal supervision.


• Degree or certification in Nursing, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is beneficial.


• Experience working with clinical data and knowledge of ambulatory or clinic operations preferred.


• Knowledge of CMS and other healthcare quality reporting regulations preferred.


• Experience in Quality Management, Health Information Management (HIM), healthcare analytics, or a related clinical environment is beneficial.


• Experience with value‑based care programs, quality metrics, and performance improvement initiatives preferred.

Employee Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits packages available for both part and full-time employees!


• Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits begin to accrue on day one!


• Retirement Plan with matching dollars available!


• Two wellness center facilities that employees are eligible to use free of charge & a minimal fee for spouses!


• Many Employer Sponsored Events held throughout the year to celebrate our employees!

Why Upland Hills Health:

Upland Hills Health (UHH) consistently ranks as a very high performing health care institution in Southwestern Wisconsin. Located just 40 minutes from Madison, WI and as well from Dubuque, IA, the area is surrounded by wonderful communities and beautiful scenery. For over 100 years, Upland Hills Health has been dedicated to the promise of offering the highest standard of healthcare. Our community‑minded staff emphasizes providing quality, comprehensive healthcare while offering a comfortable, neighborly welcome to everyone who walks through our doors. Here, neighbors care for neighbors!