Senior Clinical Data Analyst

Hackensack Meridian Health; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Senior Clinical Data Analyst in New Jersey to manage clinical data for quality measure reporting and registry needs. You will bridge quality measures with IT tooling and support data submissions to CMS/TJC, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting across the HMHeetwork.

The role emphasizes Epic data work, data integrity, and collaboration with care pathways to optimize measure automation and analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of healthcare experience and data-focused responsibilities.
• Strong analytical methodologies, databases, and quantitative analysis.
• Proficiency in communication, technical writing, and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for regulatory and internal quality measures (CMS, TJC).
• Collaborate with IT to develop analytics tools and define data dictionaries.
• Identify performance gaps and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Support PSQ teams with data submissions to CMS and TJC.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and accurate data abstraction.
• Manage Epic data collection alignment with data warehousing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Databases

Excel

Statistical methods

Communication skills

ICD-10 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare

Tools

Epic

Medisolv

Q-Centrix

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Senior Clinical Data Analyst is responsible for managing the collection, organization and integrity of clinical data required for quality measure reporting and/or clinical service registry reporting. This position acts as a resource and serves as the link between quality measures and public reporting objectives and the core technological capabilities the Information Technology (IT) Team is building across the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network. Responsible for assisting IT on tool development required for quality measure monitoring and reporting internal and external to HMH.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Senior Clinical Data Analyst at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Subject Matter Expert for regulatory, public reported and internal HMH quality measures (i.e. CMS, TJC, etc.).
• Provides measure expertise and business insights to IT for data analytics tool development and reporting to ensure measurement methodologies and data dictionaries are reflected accurately.
• Identifies opportunities for performance improvement based on reliable data trending. Makes recommendations based on recognition and analysis of gaps in documentation.
• Provides technical assistance to PSQ clinical teams in measuring what matters and move towards patient reported outcomes (PROM).
• Collaborates with Care pathways in Epic to integrate measures and metrics in those pathways, automating the data abstraction when possible.
• Maintains the quality measure catalog that provides measure details; rules, criteria, definitions, validation, ways that analytics tools can reference/lookup measures.
• Maintains clinical quality measurement knowledge through self-development and keeps current on all specification changes relevant to assigned project(s).
• Supports IT ensuring Epic data collection and outside data abstraction efforts align in the data warehouse.
• Support IT by providing quality assurance for analytics tools utilizing quality measures.
• Ensures the integrity and accuracy of information extracted or collected and entered into the data collection system.
• Assesses potential problems affecting the data collection process and coordinates follow-up of problem resolution with the team and/or manager.
• Learns and understands the varied databases and project related terminology. Participates on all educational sessions and/or webinars.
• Support to PSQ network teams on data submissions to CMS and TJC and manual data abstraction performed by vendors (Q-Centrix).
• Oversight for data uploads (Medisolv) provided by IT.
• Manages access requests to Epic and/or third-party applications for vendor abstractors
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in health care.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare field or professional degree.
• Strong skills in analytical methodologies, understanding of databases, and/or spreadsheet, technical writing, quantitative analysis and/or use of statistical principles.
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications and software for communication (e-mail, scheduling, and remote conferencing), word processing, spreadsheet function, and presentation preparation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to present to various levels within the organization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Experience or knowledge of ICD-10 coding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work well with all levels of staff.
• Strong skills in analytical methodologies, understanding of databases, and/or spreadsheet, technical writing, quantitative analysis and/or use of statistical principles.
• Strong critical thinking skills with ability to handle changing work environments and prioritize activities based on department needs.
• Detail-oriented and meets quality and productivity standards.
• Ability and willingness to be cross-trained and become proficient in multiple clinical domains
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experience working with Epic.
• Understanding of national quality performance measurement and reporting, particularly those identified by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the State of New Jersey Department of Health, and the Joint Commission.
• Proficiency in Google applications in particular Google Analytics.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) certification within three years of hire.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $97,011.20 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.