Job Description
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
The Quality Improvement Reporting Specialist, under direction of the Director of Quality Improvement, collects and analyzes data from multiple sources to improve behavior health outcomes, increase customer success and improve operation efficiency.
JOB DUTIES
A reporting specialist is responsible for organizing data related to outcome metrics, logistics, risk management, regulatory compliance and other organization behavior. Utilize technical expertise to ensure data is accurate and high-quality. Data is then analyzed, designed, and presented to assist individual contributors, managers and leadership make informed decisions.
- Use automated tools; such as, Medical Records, Smartsheet, and EXCEL to extract and measure data from primary and secondary sources.
- Develop and design databases, data systems – reorganizing data in a readable format.
- Performing analysis to assess quality and meaning of data.
- Work directly with internal customer to develop logic models, metrics and data gathering methods and process data by reviewing reports and performance indicators.
- Using statistical tools to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets that diagnosis and predict.
- Assign numerical value to essential business functions so that business performance can be assessed and compared over periods of time.
- Participate in chart and data audits to ensure regulatory compliance is maintained.
- Analyze internal and external threats and how they might impact the organization.
- Prepare reports for the management stating trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data.
- Work with programmers, engineers, and management heads to identify process improvement opportunities, propose system modifications, and devise data governance strategies.
- Assist with preparing final analysis reports for the stakeholders to understand the data-analysis steps, enabling them to take important decisions based on various facts and trends.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
A two-year associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in a field such as math, computer science, information technology, business administration, or a related discipline. High school diploma or high school equivalent and two years of relative experience may be substituted for higher education.
PREFERRED
- Experience working with electronic medical records and analytic software in behavioral healthcare setting preferred; but not required.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
To be successful, the reporting specialist must possess the following abilities:
- Data analysis
- Precision and attention to detail
- Standard Office Equipment Operation Knowledge
- Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Basic research and data collection abilities
- Basic Understanding of Database Structure
- Accuracy in Handling Database
- Ability to work in a Team
- Basic Software Knowledge
- Effective communication abilities
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
LEVEL AND DEGREE OF SUPERVISION:
Supervised by the Director of Quality Improvement. Supervision to include four (4) hours per month of personal supervision. Participation in general staff and team meetings is required.
CONDITIONS OF WORK:
Hiring and promotion will be accomplished in compliance with the GCLC’s Personnel Policies and Procedures. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week generally Monday through Friday. Hours or days may vary according to need. Travel is required of employees for delivery of services, training, or conferences. Personal transportation is mandatory.