Job Information
University of Washington CLINICAL QUALITY ANALYST MANAGER in Seattle, Washington
Job Description
HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT has an outstanding opportunity for a CLINICAL QUALITY ANALYST MANAGER
WORK SCHEDULE
100% FTE
HYBRID – Minimum 3 days/week onsite
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Provides leadership for key HMC quality initiatives and directly oversees HMC’s team of Clinical Quality Analysts
Works independently and proactively collaborates with clinical, operational, and leadership partners to advance HMC's strategic plan for quality, with an emphasis on advancing key HMC quality initiatives identified by leadership
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Harborview Medical Center - Quality Improvement
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages intake and triage of data and report requests.
Supports timely HMC data submission for programs including Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR), Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Reporting (IPF)
Leads HMC efforts to report annually on CMS eCQMs
Monitors benchmarking (e.g., Vizient, US News, WSHA, Leapfrog) performance trends, communicating findings with clinical leadership
Maintains current knowledge of related internal/external data requirements and data definitions for all assigned data elements and serves as an institutional resource related to selected internal/external data requirements
Provides direct analyst support to quality committees
Supports quality improvement functions, collaborating with clinical and operational partners to plan and implement improvement initiatives, and to objectively analyze outcomes
Networks and coordinates with other team members focused on quality and safety efforts
Independently abstracts and analyzes clinical care from complex medical record system as requested
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BA or BS in Nursing or equivalent medical field, with 3+ years of clinical experience
Must also have 3 years of recent experience with quality improvement and/or patient safety activities in a large hospital setting, with direct experience facilitating hospital quality metric reporting.
Must have data analytics proficiency, leveraging Epic reporting functionalities and data visualization platforms (e.g., PowerBI)
Demonstrated ability to coordinate information gathering and dissemination within a complex administrative system
Demonstrated ability to prepare and formally present information effectively to clinical, operational, and leadership stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to collaboratively facilitate multidisciplinary workgroups
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with complex data collection and data registry collection systems, and ability to analyze data/care processes for identification of opportunities for improvement.
Understanding of data validity, chart abstraction and coding issues within the electronic medical record
Highly self-directed and creative
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$120,000.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$174,000.00 annual
Other Compensation:
-
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.