Maternal Health Data Specialist

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Maternal Health Data Specialist functions as a key member of the Department of Patient Safety and Quality, leveraging comprehensive data analysis to drive measurable improvements in patient safety and quality of care for the maternal health population. Working in close collaboration with the OB (obstetrics) and Maternal Health nursing teams, physicians, and departmental leadership, this role is responsible for identifying trends, measuring performance against national benchmarks, and creating customised reports, dashboards, and graphs. Transforms complex data into actionable insights, support evidence-based practice changes, and audit data for validity and accuracy. As a key resource for the Network's Women's Service in its journey to becoming a Highly Reliable Organisation (HRO), this position will support the leadership team in implementing and sustaining strategies that foster a culture of safety and excellence within the obstetrics and maternal health departments. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Bachelor's degree or High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs and a minimum of two years of relevant data analytics experience. Strong analytical skills, familiar with statistical analysis methodology. Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, SQL). Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies (e.g., PDSA cycles, Lean, Six Sigma). Familiarity with national patient safety and quality standards, particularly those related to maternal health from organizations like American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and The Joint Commission. Ability to work as part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred Project management skills. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.