Quality Data Analyst

Company: Middlesex Health
Location: Middletown
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Position Highlights

• Department:Quality
• Hours: -28.00 per week
• Location: -This is an in office position. -
  Position SummaryUnder the Director of Quality and Patient Safety direction,the Quality Data Analyst will conduct readmission data validation, analysis and interpretation to drive improvements with all cause and disease specific readmission rates in alignment with Middlesex Health Quality Improvement and Patient Safety programmatic goals.Responsible for operationalizing all tools and techniques necessary to quantifiably improve quality processes and outcomes.
  Responsibilities
  • Designs and produces timely, meaningful and accurate readmission data analysis and data interpretation regarding all cause and disease specific datasets, related to the organization's initiatives.
  • Utilizes EPIC reporting tools such as Cogito, reporting workbench and slicer dicer as well as Power BI and CHIME Data for analyzing quality metrics.
  • Conducts data validation and interprets data accurately to produce clear and comprehensive written analyses, graphs, tables, etc. for diverse internal audiences, ensures that reported data is accurate and reliable. -
  • Acts as co-chair of Readmission Committee. Demonstrates competence and good judgment in verbal and written skills presentations, including ability to plan content, develop presentations, use audiovisual aids; is articulate and poised in presenting to individuals as well as larger audiences.
  • Oversees dissemination of information related to reports to appropriate administrators, department heads, staff.
  • Plans, organizes, and prioritizes assignments related to the organization's initiatives.
  • Performs new and ongoing projects as assigned by Director. -
  • Ensures that design of new processes, or redesign of current processes, will incorporate patient safety principles and an emphasis on the important hospital and patient care functions.
  • Acts as a resource/adviser and/or team facilitator for quality improvement teams.
  • Conducts QI education and consultation for hospital employees and medical staff, both formally and informally.
  • Participates in surveys as needed or requested.
  • Takes responsibility for meeting all timelines and for notifying management of any significant incidents, deficiencies or delinquencies. Utilizes available resources to facilitate problem solving and takes responsibility for finding solutions. Continues to educate self regarding health care quality. -
  • This role has the possibility of acting in a dual capacity being a back up to the Cipherhealth platform.
    Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in healthcare related field
    • 2+ years of related healthcare data analytical experience required
    • Strong analytical skills required
    • Advanced skills with EPIC Cogito, reporting workbench, and Slicer Dicer is required
    • Demonstrates proficiency with root cause analysis
    • Ability to effectively interact with, and present findings to various levels of the organization
    • Ability to document processes and analyses for reference/re-use required.
    • Excellent technical, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills required.
    • Knowledge related to claims, utilization and ICD-10 codes preferred.
    • Excellent critical thinking project management and communication skills, including the ability to identify stakeholders, plan steps, coordinate responsibilities to accomplish goals and objectives in a timely manner
    • Computer literacy with Google suite, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint
    • Deadline driven/competent and resiliency of change management
      Preferred Qualifications
      • Experience with quality and safety data analytics
      • 3-5 years of progressive leadership/management experience
      • Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ or similar certification) or willingness to obtain certification
        Comprehensive Benefits Offered
        • Competitive and affordable benefits package
        • Shift Differentials
        • Continuing Education assistance
        • Tuition reimbursement
        • Student Loan relief through Fiducius
        • Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas
          About Middlesex HealthThe Smarter Choice for your Career!Come join one of Connecticut's Top Workplaces, and a Magnet designated organization! At Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care that's making health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most advanced medical knowledge and research available.

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