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Nebraska Medicine · 12 hours ago

Quality Improvement Analyst

Omaha Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Nebraska Medicine is committed to delivering extraordinary care and is seeking a Quality Improvement Analyst. This role is essential for ensuring clinical excellence through accurate regulatory reporting and performance benchmarking, focusing on data analysis and collaboration to drive improvements.

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Responsibilities

Support health system accreditation and regulatory reporting requirements through chart reviews, measure reporting, and data analysis

Collaborate with members of quality and operational departments to identify opportunities for further analysis and improvement

Ensure data accuracy and completeness while meeting reporting deadlines

Summarize data and create reports and presentations to communicate data findings

Maintain an understanding of requirements for quality reporting programs, registries, and other quality benchmarking tools

Qualification

Clinical chart reviewData analysisAdvanced Microsoft ExcelMedical terminologyData visualizationQuality benchmarking toolsCustomer serviceData entryAnatomy knowledgeDisease processes knowledgeCommunication skillsOrganization skillsAttention to detailPresentation skills

Required

Minimum 3 years of clinical chart review and/or patient record data abstraction experience required

Bachelor's degree in health-related field required

Knowledge of medical terminology required

Knowledge of anatomy and disease processes required

Exceptional communication and organization skills required

Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service to clinicians, patients and other internal/external customers required

Ability to critically evaluate clinical variables and their alignment with various quality definitions required

Strong attention to detail required

Ability to perform accurate data entry required

Ability to interpret, summarize, and visualize data required

Ability to create presentations and reports based on data findings and recommendations required

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including ability to create pivot tables and utilize vlookup and other functions, required

Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Clinical background preferred

Completion of a medical certification program preferred

Experience with quality benchmarking tools or registries (ex: Vizient, NSQIP, GWTG/Get With The Guidelines) preferred

Knowledge of CMS and TJC pay-for-reporting and pay-for-performance quality programs (ex. Inpatient Quality Reporting Program, Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program, Oryx) preferred

Experience with electronic health records, EPIC preferred

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license or appropriate allied health license in the state of Nebraska only as required in accordance with appropriate degree