Sr. Quality Analytics Specialist - Quality & Patient Safety - University of California, Irvine

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Quality Analytics Specialist is a technical leader responsible for overseeing enterprise-wide data and data systems as well as performance for programs, including, but not limited to: USNWR, CMS Stars, Vizient and Leapfrog. Incumbent is responsible for data management, including collection, management, and integrity review. Analyzes and interprets a broad scope of highly complex data and develops/generates reports and executive summaries for use by management and senior leadership in decision making.

Incumbent engages as an integral lead in independently managing a portfolio of system-level quality analytics projects. The Specialist applies advanced knowledge of business intelligence practices to lead complex projects. Utilizes extensive analytics to identify trends, problems, potential problems, and appropriate solutions; support strategic planning; and implement corrective action plans to resolve complex problems. Collaborates with system leaders to achieve the goal of improving quality and patient safety and decreasing harm to patients by strategizing and providing in-depth data analysis and consultation.

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong presentation skills including experience in developing effective presentations for a variety of audiences
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Highly skilled in technical report writing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare administration, public health, or other relevant field
• Advanced technical skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence software such as Tableau and Power BI
• Advanced statistical expertise
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with performance improvement methodologies and techniques
• Advanced ability to understand data and data relationships in a healthcare environment
• Advanced ability to independently compile & prepare data using a variety of technology and presentation tools to facilitate data analysis by self and/or others
• Ability to organize and successfully prioritize work in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to function independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• 5+ years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in related field preferred
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma as an improvement methodology

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.