HealthPartners · 2 months ago
Consultant, Quality Improvement & Data Management
Hutchinson, MN, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$39.46/hr - $58.89/hr
3+ years expHealthPartners is seeking a skilled Quality Improvement & Data Management Consultant to lead moderate to complex projects aimed at enhancing performance and supporting regional and departmental strategic goals. In this role, you will provide expertise in quality improvement methods, data analysis, change management, and team facilitation within Health Partners, primarily focusing on Hutchinson Health and Olivia Hospital and Clinics.
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Responsibilities
Acts as quality consultant, project manager and facilitator for mid-sized to complex projects that support the organization's mission, vision and strategis priorities
Develops and supports a standardized performance improvement approach to influence the overall Central MN Performance Improvement culture
Identifies and develops recommendations and material for educational and communication needs in the Quality Performance Improvement department and throughout the Central MN Region
Establishes appropriate measurement and data monitoring approach to achieve desired results
Supports local leaders in the identification of data sources/appropriate reports, including serving as a liaison to the HealthPartners system data teams when new report builds are required to evaluate a local improvement initiative
Prepares charts, tables, and diagrams to assist others in conducting second level analysis and/or in problem-solving
Partners with the Quality Director and other leaders to design reports and scorecards for local leaders/committees. Assists to ensure that any quality metrics required by accrediting/regulatory bodies (i.e. Joint Commission) are available to appropriate stakeholders
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree required (BA/BS), preferably in business, nursing, operations management, industrial engineering, health care, statistics or related disciplines
3 years of clinical or quality improvement experience in the healthcare industry, Master's level coursework may substitute for years of experience
Previous project management/quality improvement/data management experience
Demonstrated experience in quality improvement methods (Lean, Six Sigma, and PDSA (Plan, Do, Study, Act) processes, A3 thinking), measurement definition and analysis, team facilitation and project management
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and Power Point and various project management tools to include flow charting
Knowledge of Joint Commissions (TJC) and Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) standards
Exceptional organizational capabilities and prioritization skills
Proficient in preparing, leading and facilitating meetings, bringing teams to decisions in facilitating improvement sessions and/or workgroups
Proficient in tracking and reporting project or initiative progress
Strong change management, interpersonal communication, and negotiation/conflict management skills
Preferred
System thinking/Change management coursework or experience
Experience working in a matrix organization
Experience with Epic
Previous experience in a licensed clinical position helpful
Company
HealthPartners
HealthPartners, an integrated health care organization providing health care services and health plan financing and administration, was founded in 1957 as a cooperative.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$116M2020-05-07Debt Financing· $110M
2016-05-02Grant· $6M
Leadership Team
Penny Cermak
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
William Frey II
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