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Houston Methodist · 6 days ago

Clinical Outcomes Analyst

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Houston Methodist is seeking a Clinical Outcomes Analyst to lead the analysis and reporting of clinical outcomes data to support quality improvement initiatives. The role involves developing strategies for performance improvement in collaboration with entity leaders and physicians, while also managing relationships with internal and external data reporting teams.

Health CareMedical

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Generating analyses and reports on clinical outcomes data aggregation, analysis and reporting and other performance measures related to Houston Methodist activities and quality improvement initiatives

Effectively addressing analysis methodology and data implications to facilitate understanding and efficient utilization of report findings

Identifying areas for improvement and assisting entity leaders and physicians to develop strategies to improve performance

Collaborating with internal and external database developers and HM data reporting departments to identify analytical and reporting systems integration requirements and collaborative opportunities

Proactively and effectively developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing, entity leaders, and their employees

Participating in making recommendations for improving working relationships in the work area

Coordinating and facilitating the relationships between the various departments, committees, and taskforces necessary to implement quality improvement measurement initiatives

Participating in project team meetings, interacting to advance projects and partnering with internal customers to provide timely and accurate reports to physicians, nursing and entity leaders

Effectively organizing and documenting responsibilities and other activities for accomplishment in a timely manner; meeting deadlines

Developing and presenting logical and comprehensive analyses evaluating performance utilizing applicable databases, reporting systems, and/or external benchmarking systems as appropriate

Exhibiting knowledge of and utilizing available databases/data sources for statistical reporting and data extraction as needed

Utilizing understanding of facility department structure and patient data flow as well as department work flows

Setting standards for the measurement, analysis, and reporting of adverse trends for review by appropriate stakeholders and assisting in development of action plans for resolution as needed

Developing and managing the appropriate processes and tools needed for gathering PI/QI driven datasets to assist leadership in the enhancement of quality improvement strategies

Identifying and reporting quality and performance improvement opportunities through analysis of HM and benchmark data

Supporting HM external benchmarking initiatives and compliance of reporting

Understanding hospital billing/reimbursement system as it relates to the departmental scope and utilizing all available Houston Methodist sources in evaluating clinical and financial performance

Identifying cost saving and efficiency opportunities throughout the system and developing monitoring and reporting mechanisms to present to and share with the leadership as appropriate

Maintaining current knowledge of external agencies and reporting organizations, federal and state regulatory requirements, health plan, billing and reimbursement as needed

Generating and communicating new ideas and suggestions that improve quality, service, or finance

Maintaining professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, professional affiliations, etc. to keep abreast of the latest trends in healthcare as relevant

Qualification

Statistical analysisPerformance Improvement methodologiesDatabase designHealthcare experienceSpreadsheet softwareInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, statistics, finance, healthcare administration or related field

Minimum of two years of experience in an analyst or related role

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

General knowledge of statistical analysis techniques

General knowledge of Performance Improvement methodologies

Skill in general use of spreadsheet, relational database and word-processing software

Ability to independently analyze and solve problems

Interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of customers and collaborating across clinical and non-clinical departments

Ability to multi-task with good attention to detail

Ability to enhance reporting effectiveness and efficiency

Preferred

Master's degree

Experience in health care

Knowledge of database design and database query languages in use at Houston Methodist

Company

Houston Methodist

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Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.houstonmethodist.org/

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