Quality Management Analyst 3

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The department of Surgery- Histo & Immuno has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Management Analyst 3 position. The incumbent conducts highly complex analysis while leading the design, planning, and production of reports and analysis related to quality performance metrics and outcomes measures for the University of Miami Health System / Immunology & Histocompatibility Laboratory, that are defined by internal parameters to meet the mandates by state and federal programs, inclusive of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Maintains fluency of provider workflows across UHealth that influences outcome measures. Participates in strategic planning and conduct problem analysis for senior management.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                           

• Performs measurement and benchmarking of performance measures in relation to best practices for the healthcare service industry and internal business objectives.

• Provides performance indicator reports and benchmark narratives for performance improvement.

• Monitors quality performance, outcomes and/or safety metrics to make recommendations for targeted process improvement projects.

• Prepares overviews and interpretation of reports; and follows up on assigned action items for various projects, meetings, and committees.

• Assists with training departmental Quality champions governmental program requirements.

• Performs problem analysis for strategic planning initiatives.

• Solves data integrity issues as they arise, and monitors the addition of new data, analytics, and reporting systems.

• Interprets and translates data for senior management to clearly understand analysis and use it for meaningful decision making, and strategic planning purposes for the enterprise.

• Act as a liaison with third party vendors of specialized business intelligence or database products, and data mining software.

• Contacts regulatory agencies to research and clarify program rules.

• Manages healthcare quality program departmental calendar to ensure all relevant submission dates, deadlines, and critical information stays current.

• Assists with preparation of audit responses related to governmental program submissions prior to submission to third party; and positively collaborate with UMIT and HII.

• Serves as a reliable resource to hospital staff, physicians, and patients on matters related to data analysis.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                        

• Bachelor's degree in related field  

• Minimum 3 years or relative experience

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Maintains Document Control and Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with UM and regulatory policies. Participates in the implementation of any quality opportunities identified as part of the ongoing Quality Management process. Participates in routine audits both internal and external, for the laboratory.  Other responsibilities as assigned by the IHL Leadership Team.

Department Specific Qualifications                                                                 

Education:

Certification and Licensing (at least one is required):

• Quality Certification: Six Sigma Black Belt, Baldridge Fellow, ASQ and/or other quality related certification and/or credential

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ); Certification in HealthCare Quality and Management (HCQM)

• Quality Process Analyst Certification (CQPA); or Certified in Healthcare Quality (CHQ)

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

• Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)

• Certification within Transplant Services Field (i.e. Certified Tissue Bank Specialist or Certified Transplant Procurement Coordinator)

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H10