Research Program Quality Lead

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado School Of Medicine has an opening for a full-time Research Services Principal Professional to serve as the Department of Orthopedics Quality Program Lead (QPL). Under the direction of the Vice Chair for Quality, Patient Safety, and Outcomes, the QPL will manage the Department's quality improvement initiatives in the areas of patient reported outcomes, patient safety, and clinical informatics.

The primary responsibilities of this position include overseeing the Department's patient reported outcomes data collection program, producing routine and ad-hoc quality-related reports for department leadership and quality stakeholders, and supporting the Department's patient safety review events and reporting processes. The QPL will interact with faculty providers, research services staff, data analysts, report developers, clinic/facility managers, administrative staff, and other quality improvement stakeholders, both virtually and in-person, to facilitate the organization, collection, validation, integration, and dissemination of orthopedic quality-related processes, policies, and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document quality improvement data collection processes from multiple platforms and sites.
• Draft, disseminate, and curate quality program status reports for department leadership, quality team members, and other quality program stakeholders.
• Supervise and assign/delegate quality program tasks and responsibilities to quality program and project team members.
• Consult with quality stakeholders on modifications to existing workflows, systems, policies, and best practices to ensure efficient and effective program operations; provide training to staff members and students/trainees when new procedures are implemented.
• Develop reporting templates, formats, and workflows to meet Department of Orthopedics reporting specifications and cadences.
• Generate routine statistical tests, tabulations, and visualizations from quality improvement and program evaluation project datasets.
• Design and build quality program and project-specific measures, metrics, and protocols.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of some days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings. Specific hybrid schedule will be determined by the position's supervisor.

Why Join Us:

CU Medicine Orthopedics has an expert team of Orthopedic providers that consists of fellowship-trained surgeons and specialists who provide the highest quality, comprehensive care for your orthopedic needs. Using cutting-edge technology and minimally invasive techniques, we offer access to the most advanced procedures to get you back to your life as quickly as possible. From foot and ankle issues to total replacements along with spine and sports medicine injuries, we provide full-service orthopedic care. We also have providers who specialize in pediatric orthopedics to treat younger patients with customized care.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science or related field
• Three (3) years data management and bioinformatic analyses experience
  
  
  
  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science or related field
• Four (4) years of experience analyzing data using high-performance computing
• Prior work experience in healthcare quality improvement or program evaluation.
• Prior work experience with patient reported outcomes data or systems.
• Prior work experience with patient safety review activities and protocols.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of basic statistical principles relevant in medical research
• Expert ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply quantitative analytical approaches
• Prior experience working with common healthcare informatics platforms and clinical data management tools, such as EpicCare EHR, PowerBI, REDCap, and Tableau.
• Prior knowledge of, and experience with, best practices in patient reported outcomes, patient safety reporting, and clinical informatics / clinical research data management.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office 365 and G Suite office productivity applications.
• Prior experience with statistical analysis platforms, such as SPSS, SAS, or R.
• Ability to work with a great attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain productive and respectful working relationships with a diverse team of colleagues, stakeholders, and business partners.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and written and oral communication skills.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Carolyn Jones, CAROLYN.JONES@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $68,815-$87,533

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.