Clinical Quality Analyst- NOT REMOTE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's Degree required in appropriate healthcare specialization or current registered nurse licensure in West Virginia.

2. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other software to collect, analyze and present data.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Seven years' experience in clinical care healthcare setting with responsibilities reflecting direct management of patient care, including planning, coordination, and delivery of services.

2. Experience developing and leading a hospital-wide quality initiative.

3. Demonstrated understanding of the statistical side of hospital operations, trend analysis, benchmarking, and process improvement, as well as of the importance of linking process with outcomes and using information systems in the evaluation of quality, processes and outcomes.

4. Ability to communicate effectively with varied levels of staff both verbally and in writing.

5. Ability to design and implement educational activities in a large organization using adult learning educational methodologies, media and materials. Ability to teach effectively in small and large group settings.

6. Assumes professional initiative and assertiveness resulting in design and completion of projects.

7. Ability to analyze, solicits data, synthesize and develop workable solutions with individuals or committees in leadership or membership roles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master's Degree preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Play an instrumental role in ensuring that the P.I. Committee is a significant force in quality management/quality improvement efforts.

2. Provides leadership and direction in creating, implementing and enforcing the philosophy, goals and objectives for the Quality Initiatives Department.

3. Regularly foresees potential problem situations; intervenes to offset adverse impact; demonstrates a proactive attitude.

4. Prepares for and participates in any regulatory visitation and any other related hospital surveys. Responds to and follows through with recommendation/citations.

5. Monitors quality indicators for house-wide quality programs as well as service specific indicators.

6. Assists in the development, implementation, and support of clinical pathways/practice guidelines for specific patient populations.

7. Monitors appropriateness criteria and reports the data for specific procedures and services.

8. Develops and implements mechanisms for ongoing data collection, analysis, and reporting of quality indicators through manual chart review and through electronic means.

9. Initiates mechanism to ensure timely and accurate reporting of data.

10. Works collaboratively with the Quality Initiatives team for variance tracking.

11. Assists in the development and implementation of quality activities within the institution.

12. Develops performance improvement initiatives throughout the institution and supports the impetus for sustained performance improvement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, lifting, grasping and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties through the work shift.

2. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

3. Must have ability to move freely through the facility to perform daily and special tasks.

4. Hearing, speaking, and visual abilities must be within or correctable to normal ranges.

5. Must be able to read and write legibly in English.

6. Must be able to perform light work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and /or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May be exposed to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.

2. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.

3. Exposed to high levels of stress and anxiety.

4. Experiences constant interruptions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be able to handle and maintain confidential information.

2. Must have the ability to perform concentrated and complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex situations.

3. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

4. Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles

5. Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.

6. Must have the ability to respond to diverse situations in a calm, professional manner.

7. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and effective reading and comprehension skills.

8. Must have ability to prioritize tasks.

9. Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.

10. Must have math skills to work with statistics, data collection, etc.

11. Must be able to work extended hours.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.