Clinical Data Analyst

Brief Description

CRi is hiring a Clinical Data Analyst to manage the collection, organization, and integrity of clinical data required for quality measure reporting and/or clinical service registry reporting. The Clinical Data Analyst will act as a resource and links quality measures and internal/external reporting objectives/agencies; and the core technological capabilities for the clinical administrative teams. This position is responsible for assisting clinical teams on tool identification and development required for quality measure monitoring and reporting internal and external to all regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provides measurement expertise and business insights for data analytics tool development and reporting to ensure measurement methodologies and data dictionaries are reflected accurately.
• Identifies opportunities for performance improvement based on reliable data trending. Making recommendations based on recognition and analysis of gaps in documentation.
• Provides technical assistance to clinical teams in measuring desired outcomes and moves towards individual reported outcomes.
• Integrate measures and metrics between pathways, automating the data abstraction when possible.
• Maintains the quality measure catalog that provides measure details; rules, criteria, definitions, validation, ways that analytics tools can reference/look up measures.
• Maintains clinical quality measurement knowledge through self-development and keeps current on all specification changes relevant to assigned project(s).
• Supports clinical, administrative, and training teams on ensuring data collection and outside data abstraction efforts align in the data warehouse.
• Supports clinical teams 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 collections 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 in all educational sessions and/or webinars.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in technical field.
• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field or professional technical degree.
• Strong skills in analytical methodologies, understanding of databases, and/or spreadsheets, technical writing, quantitative analysis.
• Proficiency in 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.
• 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 not limited to, Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of national quality performance measurement and reporting, particularly those identified by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Virginia Department of Health, and the Department of Behavioral Health and Disabilities Services.
  
  

Working Environment: Office Setting.

To learn more about CRi, please visit www.mycri.org!

CRi offers company-paid benefits including health insurance options, 403(b) retirement fund, and life insurance for benefits-eligible employees!