Clinical Quality Analyst

Clinical Quality Analyst Req. #:68712Department:Performance ImprovementLocation:830 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219Schedule:Full timeShift:1: DaysHours:Job Details:The VCU Health Performance Improvement is seeking a full time Clinical Quality Analyst to provide guidance and assist in the decision making for statistical and methodological analyses in support of the VCUHS€™s performance improvement initiatives; performs statistical and other data analyses; creates meaningful data reports; manages external data submissions in accordance with regulations and internal procedures; and provides expertise on data sources, data design and benchmarking. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current license in the Commonwealth of Virginia (e.g. Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Dietitian, etc.) if candidate holds a professional license Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current license in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required if incumbent holds a professional license Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a healthcare environment with specific experience in the following areas: clinical experience working in or managing a clinical setting (Nurse, Pharmacist, OT, clinical area manager or similar) quantitative experience including organizing and analyzing data and basic application of statistical analyses and statistical process control utilizing PC-based applications such as databases, spreadsheets, word processing and presentation graphics and creating formulas and auto calculations in spreadsheets querying and report writing in databases applying and explaining statistical process control tools interpreting and applying local, federal and state laws and regulations and TJC standards and CMS standards/regulations Experience PREFERRED Three (3) years experience applying analytical, statistical and research methodology, preferably in a healthcare setting Previous work experience in the following areas: developing and monitoring clinical practice guidelines; applying quality improvement processes and tools designing data models and/or conducting data analyses for research studies designing databases (data modeling) and designing complex queries utilizing Microsoft Access, MIDAS and Cerner Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Information Technology or related clinical discipline from an accredited program Coursework in statistics Education/training PREFERRED: Masters Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Information Technology or related clinical discipline from an accredited program Supplemental course work in quality improvement and/or project management EOE/M/F/Vet/DisabledQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disability status.