Maternal Health Data Specialist

Overview 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. Responsibilities A day in the life of a Maternal Health Data Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Data Validation & Accuracy: Collects, manages, and analyzes complex clinical data related to maternal and infant health outcomes from various sources. Ensures data is accurate, derived from valid sources, and entered with excellent proof‑reading skills. This includes directly assessing and validating the accuracy of data presented in the OB Dashboard and the Maternal Early Obstetric Warning System (MEOWS). Report & Dashboard Development: Develops, designs, and maintains user‑friendly dashboards, forms, and reports to track and compile key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Women’s Service Line, including Severe Hypertension (MEOWS), Preeclampsia with Severe Features (MEOWS), Intraamniotic Infections (MEOWS), Nulliparous, Term, Singleton, Vertex (NTSV) Cesarean Birth Rate, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) rates, rates of obstetric haemorrhage and severe maternal morbidity (SMM), incidence of perinatal safety events (e.g., birth trauma, neonatal CLABSI), patient satisfaction scores and patient‑reported outcome measures (PROMs). Actionable Insights & Interpretation: Translates complex data findings into clear, concise, and compelling reports and presentations for diverse audiences, including frontline staff, unit leadership, and executive committees. Applies knowledge of clinical issues and events to the evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of data. Tool & Procedure Development: Develops and verifies data collection procedures and tools for various programs and projects. Works with internal customers to understand project specifications and ensure tools will meet all data requirements. Clinical Quality Improvement: Collaborates with OB and Maternal Health nursing teams, providers, and leaders to investigate clinical processes, identify areas for improvement, and support the implementation of evidence‑based quality improvement initiatives. Patient Safety Monitoring: Monitors patient safety events and near misses across the Women’s Service Line, supports root cause analyses (RCAs), and identifies trends to mitigate future risks. Project & Initiative Support: Tracks the progress and impact of quality improvement projects, measuring outcomes to determine effectiveness. Assists in implementing and monitoring patient safety bundles, such as those deve #J-18808-Ljbffr Hackensack Meridian Health