What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Quality Analyst position at Family Health Centers of San Diego?
For nearly 50 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) has provided affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to all San Diegans. With more than 1,800 employees spread throughout 40 sites around the county, FHCSD is proud of the diversity of its staff as a reflection of the communities it serves. The reward of working at FHCSD is more than a paycheck and excellent benefits; it is the impact and contribution to the San Diego community that employees value most. If you are passionate about improving the overall health and livelihood of your community, FHCSD is looking for people like you. Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for a Clinical Quality Analyst to work under the supervision and direction the Director of Quality Improvement and Innovation. You will provide data and analytical support to the Clinical Quality Committee and its workgroups as assigned. Responsibilities: Responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing quality and utilization data and creating reports to support clinical outcomes and performance initiatives Lead monthly validation of health plan data in analytic tools and reports Analyze and interpret data from various sources and integrate the data to drive improvements in quality and performance metrics Support performance insights Maintain and foster relationships with health plan partners, medical and operational leadership on analytic-related projects. Develop, review, and update quality improvement dashboards, scorecards, and metrics as needed Identify potential data issues and work to correct, collect, and update data Troubleshoot data entry, data processing procedures, and database efficiency and accuracy Independently perform data analysis (e.g., longitudinal and multilevel modeling, survival analysis, sample size estimation, etc.) using statistical software packages such as R, SAS, or STATA. Independently document all statistical software coding and systematically archive results from analyses Working knowledge and experience with HEDIS/UDS performance measures and population health initiatives Act in a liaison capacity between appropriate management personnel and staff, transmitting decisions and information to organizational units as appropriate, as well as outside agencies and organizations Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: Master’s degree in Health Informatics/Bioinformatics/Statistics/Biostatistics/Epidemiology or a related area and/or equivalent training and experience. Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements. At least seven (7) years of healthcare experience preferred At least five (5) years of quality improvement preferred Experience and proven success with in-depth knowledge of QI standards, clinical chart review and abstraction, and regulatory requirements. Must meet organizational driving requirements. Rewards: Job type: Regular Full Time Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits Retirement Plan with Employer Match Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs Sponsoring Employer with an Equity Investment Company that can assist you with your down payment for purchasing a home FHCSD was founded by community activists working towards a common goal: caring, affordable, high-quality medical care for all. We are proud to continue this mission today as we provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across San Diego County. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.
