Quality Data Specialist, Full-Time

Griffin Faculty Practice; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Faculty Physicians - Primary Care is seeking a Quality Data Specialist to support quality, population health, and value-based care initiatives. The role assists with gap closure, data validation, payer reporting, and patient outreach while working closely with leadership and the Population Health Team.

Responsibilities include supporting quality metrics, collaborating on annual reporting and audits, and educating staff on workflows and best practices to improve patient outcomes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field preferred.
• 2–5 years in healthcare, quality, population health, or clinical experience preferred.
• Familiarity with healthcare quality programs and payer reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support quality metric performance and value-based care initiatives.
• Submit documentation and support quality gap closure with payer programs.
• Identify and resolve documentation and data discrepancies impacting quality metrics.
• Collaborate with Population Health Team on annual quality reporting, including audits.
• Improve workflows related to quality gap closure and patient outreach.
• Generate patient lists and assist outreach campaigns for preventive care.
• Perform chart reviews and data validation for reporting accuracy.
• Participate in staff and provider orientation sessions on quality metrics.
• Educate staff on quality workflows and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health/Health Sciences/Healthcare Administration/Biology or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Athena

HEDIS

MSSP

Population health tools

Job description

Department: Griffin Faculty Physicians - Primary Care
Reports To: Manager of Analytics and Performance

Position Summary

The Quality Data Specialist supports GFP's quality, population health, and value-based care initiatives by assisting with quality gap closure, data validation, payer reporting, and patient outreach activities. Working closely with the Senior Quality Data Specialist, Population Health Team, and practice leadership, this role helps ensure accurate quality reporting and supports workflows that improve patient outcomes and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support quality metric performance and value-based care initiatives across outpatient practices.
• Work with MSSP, Medicare Advantage, and other payer programs to submit documentation and support quality gap closure efforts.
• Assist with identifying and resolving documentation and data discrepancies that impact quality measure performance.
• Collaborate with Griffin's Population Health Team on annual quality reporting requirements, including GPRO audits.
• Partner with the Nurse Quality Manager and practice leaders to improve workflows related to quality gap closure and patient outreach.
• Generate patient lists and assist with outreach campaigns to improve preventive care and quality measure compliance.
• Perform chart reviews and data validation activities to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Participate in staff and provider orientation sessions related to quality metrics and incentive programs.
• Educate staff on quality-related workflows, documentation requirements, and best practices.
• Attend meetings with Griffin Quality, Value Care Alliance, and payer partners as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of electronic health records and healthcare quality programs preferred.
• Experience with Athena, HEDIS, MSSP, Medicare Advantage, or population health initiatives preferred.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Biology, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of healthcare, quality, population health, or clinical experience preferred.
• Previous clinical certification or healthcare experience preferred.

Position Progression

The Quality Data Specialist serves as a foundational role within GFP's Quality and Analytics structure, supporting operational and quality initiatives while developing the skills necessary to progress into the Senior Quality Data Specialist position. The Senior role assumes additional responsibility for analytics support, report generation, staff education, data integrity oversight, and coordination of organization-wide reporting and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

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