Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Clinical Outcomes Analyst - Occasional Onsite Facility Telecommute Job Locations US-TX-Houston Category RN - Performance Improvement/Quality Position Type Full-Time Department System Quality Analytics Shift 1st - Day Overview

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Individuals with EPIC Cogito or reporting related certifications encouraged to apply. Epic certification is not required but a huge plus.Selected candidate will be required to occasionally come onsite for meetings, training, etc.

 

At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Outcomes Analyst is responsible for generating analyses and reports on clinical outcomes data aggregation, analysis and reporting and other performance measures related to Houston Methodist activities and quality improvement initiatives. Effectively addresses analysis methodology and data implications to facilitate understanding and efficient utilization of report findings. This position identifies areas for improvement and assists entity leaders and physicians to develop strategies to improve performance. Collaborates with internal and external database developers and HM data reporting departments to identify analytical and reporting systems integration requirements and collaborative opportunities, in addition to extracting data from various data sources.

Houston Methodist Standard

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.Practices the Caring and Serving ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobDisplays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principlesActively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Proactively and effectively develops and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing, entity leaders, and their employees. Participates in making recommendations for improving working relationships in the work area.Coordinates and facilitates the relationships between the various departments, committees, and taskforces necessary to implement quality improvement measurement initiatives.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participates in project team meetings, interacts to advance projects and partners with internal customers to provide timely and accurate reports to physicians, nursing and entity leaders.Effectively organizes and documents responsibilities and other activities for accomplishment in a timely manner; meets deadlines.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops and presents logical and comprehensive analyses evaluating performance utilizing applicable databases, reporting systems, and/or external benchmarking systems as appropriate.Exhibits knowledge of and utilizes available databases/data sources for statistical reporting and data extraction as needed.Utilizes understanding of facility department structure and patient data flow as well as department work flows. Sets standards for the measurement, analysis, and reporting of adverse trends for review by appropriate stakeholders and assists in development of action plans for resolution as needed.Develops and manages the appropriate processes and tools needed for gathering PI/QI driven datasets to assist leadership in the enhancement of quality improvement strategies.Identifies and reports quality and performance improvement opportunities through analysis of HM and benchmark data. Supports HM external benchmarking initiatives and compliance of reporting.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Understands hospital billing/reimbursement system as it relates to the departmental scope and utilizes all available Houston Methodist sources in evaluating clinical and financial performance.Identifies cost saving and efficiency opportunities throughout the system and develops monitoring and reporting mechanisms to present to and share with the leadership as appropriate. Maintains current knowledge of external agencies and reporting organizations, federal and state regulatory requirements, health plan, billing and reimbursement as needed.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality, service, or finance.Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, professional affiliations, etc. to keep abreast of the latest trends in healthcare as relevant.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in business, statistics, finance, healthcare administration or related fieldMaster's degree preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two years of experience in an analyst or related roleExperience in health care preferred License/Certification

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

N/A KSA/ Supplemental Data

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesGeneral knowledge of statistical analysis techniquesGeneral knowledge of Performance Improvement methodologiesSkill in general use of spreadsheet, relational database and word-processing software Knowledge of database design and database query languages in use at Houston Methodist preferredAbility to independently analyze and solve problemsInterpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of customers and collaborating across clinical and non-clinical departmentsAbility to multi-task with good attention to detailAbility to enhance reporting effectiveness and efficiency

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

Uniform NoScrubs NoBusiness professional YesOther (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area YesMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes Company Profile

Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.  HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area.  HM also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities.  Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees.   Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.

 

In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6,333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services’ consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.

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