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Hackensack Meridian Health · 2 weeks ago

Senior Clinical Data Analyst

Edison, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Hackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare and serving 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 serves as a resource between quality measures and public reporting objectives.

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Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expert for regulatory, public reported and internal HMH quality measures (i.e. CMS, TJC, etc.)

Provides measure expertise and business insights to DTS 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 DTS ensuring Epic data collection and outside data abstraction efforts align in the data warehouse

Support DTS 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 DTS

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

Qualification

Clinical data managementAnalytical methodologiesICD-10 codingEpic proficiencyStatistical principlesCross-training willingnessMicrosoft OfficeGoogle SuiteMedical terminologyQuality assuranceData analysisTechnical writingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsDetail-orientedCritical thinking

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 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

Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

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

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