Population Health Analyst

Reporting to the Director, EIA Health Quality, Safety, Ambulatory, the Analyst's primary responsibilities include: data collection, metric validation, performance and health outcome measurement, benchmarking, stratification, and visual presentation of analytic results. The Analyst is passionate about quality improvement and eager to collaborate with key clinical and business partners to identify analyses and reports needed to improve care delivery for our patients.

The Analyst works with the other analysts on the Population Health team along with partners in clinical leadership focused on performance improvement initiatives spanning multiple Population Health domains. The Analyst demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based clinical processes of care related to timely preventive services for adults and children, chronic disease management, and reduction of preventable inpatient and ED visits. This role is predominately focused on report writing and dashboard development along with chart abstraction, measure development and validation for UCSF Medical Center's participation in quality incentive programs. The Analyst will play a key role in ensuring that accurate and actionable data is reported to both internal and external stakeholders. Through chart review, analysis, and collaboration with analytic and clinical teams, the Analyst will help to demonstrate UCSF's ability to improve population health clinical outcomes and healthcare utilization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 3-5 years of data analytics experience in a similar academic medical center.
• Epic Clarity certification and database access
• Advanced expertise in Epic clinical and administrative workflows
• Quality improvement or patient safety, knowledge, and experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of HEDIS quality standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Advanced expertise in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint software programs or equivalents. Ability to run analytical (Excel and other) reports and summarize information.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage highly complex information, assess problems, and develop effective solutions.
• Advanced organizational and project management skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise manner. Ability to produce and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
• Advanced interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with managers, professional, and technical staff.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. This position requires flexibility to orient and work in all UCSF Medical Center locations.

License/Certification:

• Epic Clarity certification and database access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters' degree in Public Health, Nursing, Business Administration, Health Care Administration or other related field.
• In-depth knowledge of business intelligence functions, advanced analytics, industry standards and best practices.
• Advanced knowledge and skill in internal databases, BI applications, tools, and systems.
• Knowledge of OMOP database including common data model and standardization of data content.
• Ability to serve as an advanced technical leader providing advice, counsel, and analysis on business intelligence issues.
• Statistical knowledge
• Demonstrated understanding of UCSF Medical Center operations and health policy trends.

About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 status under state or federal law. Salary Information
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Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 3-5 years of data analytics experience in a similar academic medical center.
• Epic Clarity certification and database access
• Advanced expertise in Epic clinical and administrative workflows
• Quality improvement or patient safety, knowledge, and experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of HEDIS quality standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Advanced expertise in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint software programs or equivalents. Ability to run analytical (Excel and other) reports and summarize information.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage highly complex information, assess problems, and develop effective solutions.
• Advanced organizational and project management skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear, concise manner. Ability to produce and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
• Advanced interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with managers, professional, and technical staff.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. This position requires flexibility to orient and work in all UCSF Medical Center locations.

License/Certification:

• Epic Clarity certification and database access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters' degree in Public Health, Nursing, Business Administration, Health Care Administration or other related field.
• In-depth knowledge of business intelligence functions, advanced analytics, industry standards and best practices.
• Advanced knowledge and skill in internal databases, BI applications, tools, and systems.
• Knowledge of OMOP database including common data model and standardization of data content.
• Ability to serve as an advanced technical leader providing advice, counsel, and analysis on business intelligence issues.
• Statistical knowledge
• Demonstrated understanding of UCSF Medical Center operations and health policy trends.

Required

Preferred

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