Quality Data Analyst-Abstractor

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented professional for a remote position focused on clinical quality improvement. In this role, you will conduct high-level analyses and leverage data to enhance patient outcomes. Your expertise in quality metrics and reporting systems will be crucial in identifying areas for improvement. Join a dedicated team that values innovation and strives to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. If you possess strong analytical and communication skills, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Experience with Midas quality reporting system is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level analyses for clinical quality improvement.
• Facilitate data collection to identify gaps in care.

Skills

Sepsis Bundle (SEP 1) Metric

Midas quality reporting system

Epic

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Job description

This is a remote position in which we are able to employ in the following states:Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin

• Our ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Experience with the Sepsis Bundle (SEP 1) Metric
  • Midasquality reporting system experience
  • Epic experience preferred
  • Strong experience presenting to all levels of leadership, including executive leadership
  • Strong communication both verbal and written
• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

  • Performs high level analyses in support of institution-wide clinical quality improvement activities. Facilitates the development and maintenance of data collection, leveraging existing data to identify gaps in care and recommends areas of focus for quality improvement activities. Accurately collects and records specific data elements from patient medical records based on established criteria and guidelines. Performs data abstraction of clinical findings from medical records and data entry in clinical data systems.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

  • The system Quality Outcomes and Reporting team provides analysis of quality data, handles quality reporting and oversees CMS quality incentive programs for the system. The team works to prepare standard and ad hoc reports, supports regulatory reporting, interprets data, and presents key trends and important findings enabling site and department leadership to turn them into actionable insights and improve our patient’s outcomes.

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Two (2) years related experience in a healthcare setting required.
  • Experience with Midas quality reporting system required.
  • Experience and/or training in word processing, database management and the use of all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.) required.
  • Experience with statistics and in project management/coordination preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Knowledge of clinical processes, quality improvement concepts (lean, pdca, etc), and common quality benchmarks and how the organization compares to other comparable institutions.
  • Ability to generate/extract data from source systems and to understand and work with complex data sets.
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills.
  • Proficient skills in Power Point and Excel.
  • Ability to work independently and on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

    KNEEL (on knees)

    CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    CRAWL (hands & knees)

    STAND

    WALK - INCLINE

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

    SQUAT Repetitive

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    REACH - Forward

    REACH - Upward

    PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

    PULL (20-40 pounds force)

    SIT

    WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    PINCH Fingers

    GRASP Hand/Fist

    PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

    PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY