Lead Clinical Quality Analyst Harborview Medical Center

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center Quality Improvement has an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Clinical Quality Analyst

WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE

HYBRID 3 days on site

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Provides leadership for key HMC quality initiatives and provides guidance and mentorship for other Clinical Quality Analysts

Works independently and proactively collaborates with clinical operational and leadership partners to advance HMCs 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

• Facilitates intake and triage of data and report requests in collaboration with the Assistant Administrator for Quality Improvement
• Supports quality improvement functions collaborating with clinical and operational partners to plan and implement improvement initiatives and to objectively analyze impact and outcomes
• Supports timely HMC data submission for Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Reporting (IPF)
• Monitors benchmarking (e.g. Vizient Quality & Accountability Scorecard US News WSHA Leapfrog) performance trends communicating findings with clinical leadership and via the appropriate quality improvement committee structures
• Supports data submission and analysis for Leapfrog and other assigned quality programs participating in associated improvement efforts when indicated
• 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 to help educate stakeholders
• Networks and coordinates with other team members focused on quality and safety efforts including clinical leadership other Clinical Quality Analysts Computer Specialists Clinical Documentation Specialists Population Health IT/Analytics Finance and quality work groups
• Independently abstracts and analyzes clinical care from complex medical record system as requested
• Identify potential deficiencies in clinical care and refer cases for expert review as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS in Nursing or equivalent medical field with 3 years of clinical experience
• The Clinical Quality Analyst must also have 3 years of recent experience with quality improvement and/or patient safety activities in a hospital setting
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate information gathering and dissemination within a complex administrative system
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present information and communicate effectively with clinical operational and leadership stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively facilitate multidisciplinary workgroups comprised of clinical providers quality improvement team members and other system constituents from different departments and levels
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with complex data collection and data registry collection systems
• Ability to analyze data/care processes for identification of opportunities for improvement in care
• Understanding of data validity chart abstraction and coding issues within the electronic medical record and demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with medical records
• Highly self-directed and creative

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the regions 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.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows 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 29000 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. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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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 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.

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