Clinical Data Analyst

Description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Clinical Data Analyst is responsible for providing support of the collection, organization and integrity of clinical data required for clinical quality measure reporting and/or clinical service registry reporting. This position works closely and serves as the link between clinical quality measures and public reporting objectives and the core technological capabilities the Digital Technology Services (DTS) Team is building across the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network. Responsible for assisting DTS on tool development required for clinical quality measure monitoring and reporting internal and external to HMH.

Responsibilties

A day in the life of a Clinical Data Analyst at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• 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.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the clinical catalog that provides measure details; rules, criteria, definitions, validation, ways that analytics tools can reference/lookup measures (regulatory measures as well as internal measures).
• Maintains clinical quality measurement knowledge through self-development and keeps current on all specification changes relevant to assigned project(s).
• Collaborate with 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.
• Performs data submissions to CMS and TJC.
• Facilitates and collaborates with DTS for data uploads specific to regulatory submission data.
• Responsible for access requests to Epic and/or third-party applications for vendor abstractors.
• Keep continuous up to date knowledge of regulatory measures such as core measure, eCQM and claim measures as directed by leadership.
• Processes 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.
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare field or professional degree.
• Proficient 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.
  
  

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities 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.
  
  

Licenses And Certifications Preferred

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

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!