Overview Clinical Data Analyst, Quality Management Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Position Summary: This position is responsible for both the collection and analysis of specific data elements from medical record documentation for use in performance improvement, peer review, risk management, infection control, and other improvement efforts within the facility. This position will report to the Quality Manager and will work with process improvement teams, quality management, case management, risk management, infection control, and other departments to identify problem areas and help work to facilitate needed changes. With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds. + 283 licensed beds + 25 ICU beds + 12 intermediate care beds + 38 emergency suites + 2 cath labs + 8 LDRP suites + Over 250 active and courtesy physicians + Over 800 employees Recruiter: Kathleen Rice || kkarnes@covhlth.com || 865-374-5386 Responsibilities + Performs clinical data abstraction based on defined patient populations and analyzes data using appropriate analytical or statistical techniques. + Communicates data to appropriate entities/committees/departments. + Performs clinical data abstraction based upon project-specific work. + Ensures the quality, integrity, and appropriateness of data collection techniques and of data used for analyses. + Participates collaboratively and effectively with administrative, nursing, medical, ancillary, and support personnel in process improvement teams at all levels of the organization. + Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. + Demonstrates high standards for accuracy and attention to detail. + Thrives working independently and takes ownership of projects. + Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects. + Possesses ability to adapt to changes in timelines, requirements, and project assignments with grace and efficiency. + Maintains strict confidentiality and security of all clinical data and patient information. + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. + Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a Bachelor’s degree in a directly-related field from an accredited college or university. Minimum Experience: Three (3) years professional level patient care or healthcare administrative experience which included significant experience in compiling, manipulating, and reporting on various clinical quality, financial, and healthcare related metrics. Preference may be given to candidates who hold or have previously held RN (or equivalent) licensure. Licensure Requirement: None Apply/Share Job Title CLIN DATA ANALYST - MMC ID 4109565 Facility Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Department Name QUALITY MANAGEMENT