Quality Improvement Analyst

Responsibilities

ABOUT NORTHERN NEVADA MEDICAL GROUP

Northern Nevada Medical Group, part of Northern Nevada Health System, offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services for the entire family. Our providers offer wellness services, family, geriatric and internal medicine, along with specialty care including cardiology, general surgery, podiatry and sleep medicine. Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

Website : http : / / nnmg.com

The Quality Improvement Analyst works with IPM Leadership, providers, IT and a host of interdisciplinary workgroups to lead and facilitate the workflow improvements and processes related to quality improvement initiatives (e.g., PQRS and Meaningful Use). Audits, reviews and validates the financial compensation / outcomes related to government regulations, payor requirements and compliance mandates.

Position Summary :

Attends and actively participates in all training sessions deemed appropriate

Thoroughly understands the system set-up, the structure and the reasons behind the system build in order to support and promote how the system is intended to be used

Assists with and recommends design suggestions and the subsequent testing activities for the system as needed

Actively participates in the development of administrative and clinical policies and procedures with regard to the EPM / EHR system, Meaningful Use and PQRS initiatives

Understands both the "big picture" and the details of the workflow

Documents issues and works with IT, system vendors and others to expeditiously resolve

Monitors end user performance, documents issues / deficiencies, reports on key measures and works to incrementally improve performance

Maintains and grows knowledge about internal policies, procedures and workflows

Fields end user questions accurately and timely

Possesses strong business acumen

Demonstrates analytical skills that include staffing and forecasting models, key performance indicators, benchmarking and variance analysis

Optimizes clinical and administrative workflow through the use of operational and financial metrics to assist with process improvement adoption for all relevant quality improvement programs

Creates, analyzes and presents statistical information pertaining to EMR operations and utilization

Utilizes system report writing tools to generate reports and analyze data on measurable indicators. Communicates findings as needed.

Works effectively in a team environment and manages multiple priorities

Exhibits strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail

Is flexible and adaptable in a fast changing environment

Uses excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Demonstrates understanding of clinical operations and workflows

Possesses a general understanding of provider documentation guidelines and coding

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

Benefit Highlights

• A Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirements (if applicable) :

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