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Job Description

Harborview Medical Center Quality Improvement** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Lead** **Clinical Quality Analyst

WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE

HYBRID 3 days on site

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Provides leadership for key HMC quality initiatives and provides guidance and mentorship for other Clinical Quality Analysts

Works independently and proactively collaborates with clinical, operational, and leadership partners to advance HMC's strategic plan for quality, with an emphasis on advancing key HMC quality initiatives identified by leadership

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Harborview Medical Center - Quality Improvement

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Facilitates intake and triage of data and report requests, in collaboration with the Assistant Administrator for Quality Improvement

+ Supports quality improvement functions, collaborating with clinical and operational partners to plan and implement improvement initiatives, and to objectively analyze impact and outcomes

+ Supports timely HMC data submission for Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR), Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Reporting (IPF)

+ Monitors benchmarking (e.g., Vizient Quality & Accountability Scorecard, US News, WSHA, Leapfrog) performance trends, communicating findings with clinical leadership, and via the appropriate quality improvement committee structures

+ Supports data submission and analysis for Leapfrog and other assigned quality programs, participating in associated improvement efforts when indicated

+ Maintains current knowledge of related internal/external data requirements and data definitions for all assigned data elements and serves as an institutional resource related to selected internal/external data requirements to help educate stakeholders

+ Networks and coordinates with other team members focused on quality and safety efforts, including clinical leadership, other Clinical Quality Analysts, Computer Specialists, Clinical Documentation Specialists, Population Health, IT/Analytics, Finance, and quality work groups

+ Independently abstracts and analyzes clinical care from complex medical record system as requested

+ Identify potential deficiencies in clinical care and refer cases for expert review as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ BA or BS in Nursing or equivalent medical field, with 3+ years of clinical experience

+ The Clinical Quality Analyst must also have 3 years of recent experience with quality improvement and/or patient safety activities in a hospital setting

+ Demonstrated ability to coordinate information gathering and dissemination within a complex administrative system

+ Demonstrated ability to prepare and present information and communicate effectively with clinical, operational, and leadership stakeholders

+ Demonstrated ability to collaboratively facilitate multidisciplinary workgroups comprised of clinical providers, quality improvement team members, and other system constituents from different departments and levels

+ Ability to work effectively and efficiently with complex data collection and data registry collection systems

+ Ability to analyze data/care processes for identification of opportunities for improvement in care

+ Understanding of data validity, chart abstraction and coding issues within the electronic medical record and demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with medical records

+ Highly self-directed and creative

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

**Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$120,240.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$150,000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.