Clinical Measurement Healthcare Data Analyst

Clinical Measurement Healthcare Data AnalystThe location: San Antonio, TX San Antonio may have an incredibly rich history, but it's also a destination rife with exciting new developments and attractions. One major new draw is the redevelopment of the legendary Pearl Brewery into a hip and artsy Urban Village along a newly completed extension of the enchanting River Walk - this bustling, eco-friendly complex includes shops, restaurants, entertainment and residences. Farther north along the river, the very first public golf venue in Texas, Brackenridge Golf Course, completed a stunning $4.6 million refurbishment in 2009, and in arts news, the prestigious McNay Art Museum nearly doubled in size with the opening of a dramatic new wing done in modernist style. With swank, see-and-be-seen restaurants, shops, and nightspots opening around the city, San Antonio has plenty to offer both new and repeat visitors. The organization: The Military Health System (MHS)/Defense Heath Agency (DHA) is a global, comprehensive, integrated system that includes combat medical services, peacetime health care delivery, public health services, medical education and training, and medical research and development. The MHS currently includes 51 Inpatient Hospitals and Medical Centers, 424 Ambulatory Care and Occupational Health Clinics, and 248 Dental Clinics. The DHA supports the Combatant Commanders and Military Services to execute the Department of Defense (DoD) medical mission in peacetime and wartime. The DHA is responsible for the administrative functions of all Markets and Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) for budgeting, Information Technology (IT), administration and management, policies and procedures, and construction. In addition to these administrative functions the DHA is responsible for the coordination and delivery of healthcare throughout the MHS in support of DHA's Strategy Map DHA is active around the world, with military and civilian experts supporting military health operations at military hospitals and clinics, as well as dental and veterinary clinics.Essential DutiesThe Clinical Measurement (CM) Healthcare Data Analyst provides daily support for and management of healthcare quality data analysis and evaluation at the Market/SSO level to include technical aspects of (HEDIS, NPIC, NSQIP, TQIP NCQA, Hospital Compare, and Leapfrog). Supports MTF in same with coaching, mentoring and education. Corporate Headquarters-level or Regional experience with technical healthcare clinical measurement, data analysis and evaluation is required. Healthcare Analytic consultation at HQ-level shall provide administration and management of healthcare clinical measurement (HEDIS, NPIC, NSQIP,TQIP NCQA, Hospital Compare, Leapfrog), assist with processes for assessing and reporting the quality of health and healthcare across the MHS enterprise in alignment with policy and regulation under the DHA Clinical Measurement program; solid understanding of healthcare clinical measurement strategies, measures, technical specifications, analysis and display of data; provides subject matter expertise and consultation to the CM leadership; prepares reports and briefs for multiple stakeholders across the MHS. Provides coaching, mentoring and education to Markets and MTFs. Support procedures for the management of clinical measurements and evaluationsProvides guidance on participation in national quality database registries and provides support for all transparency domains as defined by National Patient Safety FoundationDemonstrate competence with use of measures to assess the quality and safety of care delivered, clinical measurements used to identify trends, and focus quality improvement efforts in performance plans across the healthcare delivery systemAssessing and reporting the quality of health and healthcare across the MHS enterprise in alignment with policy and regulation under the DHA Clinical Measurement programMaintain solid understanding of healthcare clinical measurement strategies, measures, analysis and display of dataProvide subject matter expertise and consultation to the CM leadership; prepare reports and brief for multiple stakeholders across the MHSKnowledgeable on the use of measures to assess the quality and safety of care delivered, clinical measurements used to identify trends, and focus quality improvement efforts in performance plans across the healthcare delivery systemManagement of clinical measurements and evaluationsRequirementsRegional experience with technical healthcare clinical measurement (HEDIS, NPIC, NSQIP,TQIP NCQA, Hospital Compare and Leapfrog)MHS/DHA experience preferredFour-Year+ Contract (Initial 6 months with 4-12 month options. Must live near or be willing to relocate to San Antonio.KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.