Clinical Analyst

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day.

Classification: Exempt

Supervises Positions:

The Continuous Quality Improvement Analyst coordinates clinical quality and performance improvement activities across the UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper footprint. Responsibilities include: activating the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle by developing data reports and analyzing data for trends; utilizing data to lead quality and performance improvement initiatives, interventions, and supporting teams focused on improving outcomes and aligning progress to achieve goals; supporting accreditation and regulatory compliance, supporting hospital goals, and other quality and performance improvement initiatives through compiling, monitoring, and reporting data; assisting in the development of process and reporting tools to identify patient safety issues and processes of care to improve outcomes; leading and facilitating quality and performance improvement teams, as assigned.

Education: Associate's Degree in healthcare related field required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Training in quality, performance improvement, lean methods, and/or statistical analysis preferred.

Experience: 5 years of experience in an acute care hospital setting required. Experience in quality, performance improvement, and applying lean methods preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Current RN, Respiratory Therapy, or other healthcare license in applicable state required. CPHQ or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Computer competency with basic office products (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to quickly learn proprietary tools. Ability to develop data dashboards for quality and patient care analysis. Capability to perform statistical analysis. Knowledge of medical terminology. Strong customer relation skills. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to apply critical thinking in a variety of situations. Ability to work independently to understand, assess and evaluate disease processes and treatment plans. Effective communication skills with all levels of staff. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage, prioritize, and follow through multiple tasks. Appropriate decision-making skills and organizational skills to manage program specific outcomes. Data analysis and presentation skills with the ability to translate data in meaningful ways to demonstrate success and opportunities for improvement. Ability to facilitate teams with all levels of staff and leadership to manage process improvement projects to drive change based upon the data, evidence-based standards of care, and clinical practice guidelines.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Competencies

• Communication: Demonstrates effective interpersonal communications skills.
  • Engages in active listening, asking questions when appropriate.
  • Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations when requested.
  • Effectively uses various technology communication methods to keep stakeholders informed of progress of projects and/or issues.
  • Maintains good working relationships and rapport with project stakeholders, as well as internal and external clients and or vendors.
• Professional Competency: Enhances professional competency through continuing education and researching of material internally or externally.
  • Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Uses critical thinking to assist in decision making and issue resolution.
  • Updates professional skills by taking educational classes as needed.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:
• On call responsibilities as directed:
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:

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