Title:  Clinical Quality Analyst I/II                                                                                                 Range:  15/16

Program:  Accreditation & Quality Management                                                                             Status:  Non-Exempt  

Housing Priority: 3                                                                                                                      Covered: Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will evaluate the quality and effectiveness of clinical practices.  Establishes standards with which to measure the effectiveness of clinical practice and services.  Establishes mechanisms for data collection, data organization, and data presentation that promote the organizational philosophy of performance assessment and improvement.  This position reports to the Quality Manager.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs extensive data collection and compilation via retrospective and concurrent chart reviews utilizing Cerner, the electronic health record.
2. May complete daily review to ensure appropriate implementation of clinical measures or other indicator requirements.
3. Interprets, presents and distributes results to a wide variety of audiences.
4. May include feedback via individual reports or letters.
5. Identifies problems and issues related to clinical quality, quality outcomes measurements systems, data sources and reporting strategies and proposes courses of action to resolve issues by researching and benchmarking solutions.
6. Establishes standards with which to measure the effectiveness of clinical practice and services.
7. Maintains adherence to hospital and program policies and procedures regarding confidentiality.
8. Demonstrates knowledge of the hospital’s mission and values.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Clinical Quality Analyst I (Range 15)

Graduation from an accredited LPN program.  Must hold a current LPN license in the State of Alaska.  Two (2) years’ of demonstrated experience in a health care facility using performance improvement methodologies.  Ability to interpret and process data in an analytical manner.  Knowledge of modern nursing principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients.  Ability to work autonomously with little direction. Ability to design and present instructional materials for varied audiences, including a strong command of English, both written and verbal in order to write reports , training materials and communicate with staff, agency representatives and the public. Ability to utilize various computer programs including Cerner and Microsoft Office programs. Must have successful experience interacting with a diverse employee population.  Must have strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational and time management skills. Must be able to travel to village clinics.

Clinical Quality Analyst II (Range 16)

Must meet the requirements for Analyst I, with the LPN license and certification being an exception. Must have an Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited college or university.  Must hold a current RN license in the State of Alaska

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job.  They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description.  This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical demands.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these conditions.