Quality Improvement Analyst

Phoebe Putney Health Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital seeks a Quality Data Analytics professional to coordinate hospital-wide performance improvement data and report quality indicators. The role requires Six Sigma Black Belt certification, strong data analysis skills, and experience collaborating with department heads, physicians, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities include managing data reporting, leading improvement projects, and mentoring teams to achieve cost and process improvements within a healthcare

Qualifications

• Six Sigma Black Belt training/certification in data analysis.
• Knowledge of basic quality principles and statistical process control.
• Skill in graphic presentation and trend evaluation.
• Experience working with department heads, physicians and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and manages hospital-wide performance improvement data.
• Calculates and reports quality indicators and conducts specific studies.
• Leads Six Sigma projects and tracks benefits across the organization.
• Mentors and oversees project team members and departmental staff.
• Communicates findings effectively to physicians, staff, and leadership.

Skills

Six Sigma Black Belt

Data analysis

Quality reporting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in healthcare administration or related field

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Number: 35139 Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPHS QUALITY DATA ANALYTICS Shift: First Shift Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2026-10-01

Job Description Summary

This role is primarily responsible for coordinating/management of hospital-wide performance improvement data. In this capacity, the analyst is responsible for calculating and reporting hospital-wide quality indicators as well as conducting specific studies. Main skill requirements are the Six Sigma Black Belt training/certification in data analysis, including statistical process control and previous management experience. The role requires knowledge of basic quality principles, skill in graphic presentation, ability to evaluate trends and experience in working with department heads, Physicians and regulatory agencies. This role also includes management/oversight of employees.

Description

This role is primarily responsible for coordinating/management of hospital-wide performance improvement data. In this capacity, the analyst is responsible for calculating and reporting hospital-wide quality indicators as well as conducting specific studies. Main skill requirements are the Six Sigma Black Belt training/certification in data analysis, including statistical process control and previous management experience. The role requires knowledge of basic quality principles, skill in graphic presentation, ability to evaluate trends and experience in working with department heads, Physicians and regulatory agencies. This role also includes management/oversight of employees.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in healthcare administration or related field (Preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or related field (Required)
• Work Experience 1 or more years experience clinical/ hospital experience 1 or more years experience in medical records abstraction and coding
• Licenses and Certifications Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Required)

Essential Functions

Analyzes and manages reporting of data Completes quality reviews or reports at the direction of the director. Identifies areas for further investigation and need for further 'drill down' of data. Designs and maintains organization wide quality scorecard. Prepares Quality Council reports including graphs, summary level data on all quality initiatives. Maintains appropriate databases and reporting structures/media. Effectively communicates with physicians, staff, peers using all mediums. Manages improvement projects Target an annual completion of projects, which meet project guidelines. Coordinate final reports on each project. Provide management with project status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on selected projects through the project tracking system and management/project reviews. Actively lead teams and provide individual contribution in problem solving efforts on selected projects to improve quality, reduce cost and improve processes. Identify and work to remove barriers that slow or prevent the successful attainment of process improvement goals. Provide assistance and be a resource to functional departments in identifying, planning and implementing Six Sigma projects. Work with finance and other members of the organization in assessing, tracking and reporting the benefit of a Six Sigma project.

Additional Duties

Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current Knowledge in present areas of responsibility to include any specialty certification requirements (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. All Career Site links will be transferred to new URLs on January 31st, increasing performance and enhancing security. Your application data will be saved, but any bookmarked links will need to be replaced. All candidates with active applications will receive a notification with the new link once the URLs are live. Thank you for your patience! Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.