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Clinical Outcomes Analyst - Occasional Onsite
Location:
Telecommute
- Job Ref:
- 63658
- Talent Area:
- RN - Performance Improvement/Quality
- Job Shift:
- 1st - Day
- Job Type:
- Full-Time
- Posted Date:
- Nov. 12, 2024
Notes:
- Individuals with EPIC Cogito or reporting related certifications encouraged to apply. Epic certification is not required but a huge plus.
- Selected candidate will be required to occasionally come onsite for meetings, training, etc.
At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Outcomes Analyst is responsible for 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 addresses analysis methodology and data implications to facilitate understanding and efficient utilization of report findings. This position identifies areas for improvement and assists entity leaders and physicians to develop strategies to improve performance. Collaborates with internal and external database developers and HM data reporting departments to identify analytical and reporting systems integration requirements and collaborative opportunities, in addition to extracting data from various data sources.
Requirements:
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Proactively and effectively develops and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing, entity leaders, and their employees. Participates in making recommendations for improving working relationships in the work area.
- Coordinates and facilitates the relationships between the various departments, committees, and taskforces necessary to implement quality improvement measurement initiatives.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in project team meetings, interacts to advance projects and partners with internal customers to provide timely and accurate reports to physicians, nursing and entity leaders.
- Effectively organizes and documents responsibilities and other activities for accomplishment in a timely manner; meets deadlines.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develops and presents logical and comprehensive analyses evaluating performance utilizing applicable databases, reporting systems, and/or external benchmarking systems as appropriate.
- Exhibits knowledge of and utilizes available databases/data sources for statistical reporting and data extraction as needed.
- Utilizes understanding of facility department structure and patient data flow as well as department work flows. Sets standards for the measurement, analysis, and reporting of adverse trends for review by appropriate stakeholders and assists in development of action plans for resolution as needed.
- Develops and manages the appropriate processes and tools needed for gathering PI/QI driven datasets to assist leadership in the enhancement of quality improvement strategies.
- Identifies and reports quality and performance improvement opportunities through analysis of HM and benchmark data. Supports HM external benchmarking initiatives and compliance of reporting.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Understands hospital billing/reimbursement system as it relates to the departmental scope and utilizes all available Houston Methodist sources in evaluating clinical and financial performance.
- Identifies cost saving and efficiency opportunities throughout the system and develops monitoring and reporting mechanisms to present to and share with the leadership as appropriate. Maintains current knowledge of external agencies and reporting organizations, federal and state regulatory requirements, health plan, billing and reimbursement as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality, service, or finance.
- Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, professional affiliations, etc. to keep abreast of the latest trends in healthcare as relevant.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in business, statistics, finance, healthcare administration or related field
- Master's degree preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of two years of experience in an analyst or related role
- Experience in health care preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- 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 Knowledge of database design and database query languages in use at Houston Methodist preferred
- 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
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs No
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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