Business Data Analyst - MSO Clinical Ops - Full Time 8 Hour Days Exempt Non-Union

The Data Analyst supports the department by providing departmental expertise in information management and analysis consisting of metric tracking developing targeted and timely reports data entry case analysis and regular document/report generation. Inspects cleans transforms models and analyzes data with the goal of discovering useful information for process improvement suggesting conclusions and supporting decisionmaking for the department.

The Business Data Analyst (Quality Improvement) supports new and established quality initiatives for the USC Care Medical Group and ambulatory clinics. Develops and manages analytical tools and/or programs for administrative clinical financial and demographic data. Incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert in quality reform initiatives particularly for the CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP) which involves researching and distilling state and federal law. This position will use research and analysis to help strategize USC Cares engagement with quality reform improvement for enterprise leadership to achieve maximum effectiveness throughout the organization. The Business Data Analyst (Quality Improvement) identifies appropriate clinical data elements maintains necessary databases performs followup in order to maintain complete data repositories maintains quality control of information and assists in the creation of quality dashboards for clinical and nonclinical teams. Incumbent will assess modify and automate existing reports audit tools and programs to eliminate waste and improve overall efficiency in data collection. Develops summaries and designs effective visual displays to guide clinical and operational decisionmaking.. The candidate will possess strong teamwork skills and can be selfdirected in assignments. Able to work with numerous and diverse personnel on complex projects and have an ability to explain analysis and data to varied audiences. Incumbent will exercise significant independent judgment on matters which will have a broad organizational and operational impact.

Essential Duties:

• Ability to work independently to prioritize and organize work assignments and/or projects. Utilizes effective critical thinking discretion decisionmaking and communication skills.
• Will be a subject matter expert in quality reform initiatives particularly the CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP) which involves researching state and federal law and strategizing USC Cares engagement with quality reform improvement. Act as advisor and resource to staff for QPP.
• Use research and analysis to help strategize USC Cares engagement with quality reform improvement for enterprise leadership to achieve maximum effectiveness throughout the organization. Interfaces with all levels of the organization including senior leadership on matters related to qualify reform improvement.
• Manage projects including some or all the following as assigned: Plans projects with identified timelines/milestones and objectives/targets aligning with allocated resources and organizational strategy. Consults with appropriate leadership and identified stakeholders on project implementation ensuring all work is properly maintained and kept confidential when applicable. Controls project by maintaining alignment with organizational policies/procedures and regulatory compliance standards. Evaluates project by ensuring deliverables are on time within budget and at the required level of quality by tracking established process and outcome measures to targets.
• Identifies appropriate clinical data elements maintains necessary databases and performs follow up in order to maintain complete data repositories maintain quality control of information and assist in the creation of quality dashboards for clinical and nonclinical teams.
• Develops and manages analytical tools and/or programs for administrative clinical financial and demographic data.
• Act as liaison among quality team clinical departments and IT translating business processes into technical requirements.
• Promptly performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field

• Additional education can substitute for the qualifying experience

• 1 year Experience in statistical analysis and project management.

• Proficient PC skills.
• Working knowledge of databases spreadsheet word processing and statistical software programs.
• Knowledge of business (operational clinical and financial) statistics and data analyses techniques.
• Ability to manage and analyze data.
• Strong analytical thinking and problemsolving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree In progress. (MBAMHAMPHMS etc)

• Experience in an academic medical center
• Experience with QlikView or similar data analytics tools

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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