Health Data Analyst - 3 Month Contract to Hire

I am currenlty hiring for a Health Data Analyst to work for one of our client companies in San Francisco. This is a 3 month contract to hire position. The ideal candidate will bring 5 years experience and a MPH, MBA, MS, MA in science, social science, public health, health services research or business, or BA/BS with demonstrated equivalent work experience. Please contact Aileen if you are qualified and interested: ashroyer@kforce.com or 415-678-2321.

This position facilitates management of data within the Quality (QI) Department in support of ongoing organizational and healthcare delivery quality improvement efforts. Under the supervision of the Department Director and according to established policies, procedures and regulatory requirements, the position is accountable for multiple aspects of data management, including: request, preliminary analysis, interpretation, and presentation. The position provides analysis of data and trends in order to identify opportunities for improvement and to verify the success of quality improvement actions taken. Knowledge of multiple data sources is needed in order to request or seek out information required for quality/performance improvement activities, patient safety initiatives and regulatory compliance.


Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Designs reports that integrate data from multiple sources, including design of reporting systems and standardization of metrics and formats across departments and functional areas. Designs, builds and enhances database systems and applications for complex, high level reporting requirements.
• Develop and implement analyses of program performance and a regular reporting structure, which provide key indicators of performance and are linked to actions, which use the data to improve the effectiveness of program delivery.
• Develop and implement analyses that evaluate new quality programs or program features including the oversight to the testing and implementation of pilots of new program capabilities.
• Document analysis and project outcomes using company standards and templates as well as forms required by NCQA or URAC.
• Provide input into the development of tools, which support the ongoing evaluation of program performance and support the quality improvement cycle for program/outcome-operations teams.
• Work with the Medical Director for Quality and Director of Quality to establish linkages to customer health plans and employers to acquire data, which can be used as inputs to earlier participant intervention and for program evaluation.
• Provides training and mentoring for team members on best practices for analysis and reporting; serve as a resource to the organization regarding Quality Improvement processes and quality related accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• The position shall coordinate and/or participate in data analysis, discussion and development of action plans by appropriate quality committees, CQI Teams, and others.
• Assists in coordination of interactions between data analysis teams and support functions including information systems, provider relations and medical management
• Create presentations as needed
• Ad hoc assignments as required


Skills and Abilities: Strong analytical skills in area of data management and project design. Excellent skills in writing to describe program goals, methodology, outcomes and barriers, and opportunities for improvement. Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Access Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external customers/stakeholders supporting ability to effectively relate, inform, instruct and facilitate the understanding of quality improvement concepts and processes. Professional demeanor, highly flexible, able to manage multiple and changing priorities, and meet aggressive project deadlines. Ability to work with members of multiple disciplines to identify sources of data, project methodologies and improvement opportunities is required. Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with clinical care delivery preferred


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