Quality Improvement Analyst II - Quality and Operations Excellence

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThe Health System Quality Improvement Analyst II (QIA II) is an intermediate-level analytics professional who plays a key role in advancing clinical and non-clinical quality improvement and operational excellence across the health system. Partnering closely with physicians, nurses, and healthcare leaders, the QIA II ensures that data insights reflect real-world clinical and non-clinical workflows, regulatory requirements, patient safety priorities, and quality performance standards.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;%22%3EWorking under general supervision, the QIA II supports the design, development, and delivery of system-wide quality and operational performance analytics. The analyst produces reports, dashboards, analyses, and other data-driven resources that directly inform clinical decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;%22%3EThis role contributes to organizational analytics by working with large and complex healthcare datasets and translating findings into clear, actionable insights for both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders. The position requires proficiency in, or the ability to learn, Microsoft SQL Server, experience with data visualization tools, and strong collaboration skills within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;%22%3EWork is primarily remote, with periodic on-campus presence required based on departmental and operational needs.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EAssociate%27s Degree in healthcare, computer science, nursing, or mathematics%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E2 years of relevant experience.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3EEquivalent years of work experience may substitute for educational requirements.%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EMaster%27s Degree%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EDesign, develop, and automate clinical quality and performance metrics. Maintain knowledge base of data requirements and measure definitions.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EServe as a content expert for clinical quality measures by keeping current with national healthcare quality program guidelines.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EImplements analytic approaches and technical methodology under supervision; executes work plan tasks as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EUses judgement to distinguish relevant from irrelevant information.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EUses factual data to produce and deliver credible and understandable reports.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EParticipate on multi-disciplinary teams and provide comprehensive analytical support for clinical performance improvement initiatives.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EExtract, validate and summarize data from different large databases using data management and querying skills.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAnalyze and organize data using appropriate analytical and statistical methods to efficiently track clinical processes and outcomes.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssist in the interpretation of data to identify opportunities for improved healthcare delivery.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EParticipate in special projects as needed.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E