Performance Improvement - Data Analyst
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp

Bethel, Alaska

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Performance Improvement - Data Analyst

Bethel, Alaska

The vision: Through Native Self-Determination and Culturally Relevant Health Systems, we strive to be the healthiest people.

At the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation (YKHC) we administer a comprehensive healthcare system throughout 58 rural communities with a mission of Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health.

YKHC serves 58 federally-recognized Tribes and operates 41 Village Clinics. Our five larger communities are served by five Sub-Regional Clinics. All communities in our service area are served by the 55 bed regional hospital in Bethel.

For more information about our hospital or the region please visit
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation - We Strive to be the Healthiest People (www.ykhc.org)

With Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, you'll serve the over 50 rural communities in the Yukon Delta Region who come to us for care. You'll grow your skills and expertise in a challenging environment, and experience a community environment within a community that will embrace you as one of their own.

Serving the people of Southwestern Alaska, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Hospital is a 50-bed general acute care medical facility. Fully accredited by JCAHO, services include adult med/surg, pediatrics, obstetrics, emergency room, as well as outpatient family medicine clinics, pharmacy, lab, and imaging.

Position Summary:
Provides primary (acute, chronic and preventive) health care and emergency care to those seeking health services at the village clinic.

Position Qualifications

The Performance Improvement (PI) Data Analyst is the department's primary resource utilized to develop, run and analyze reports related to performance measures, Board Reports, and ad hoc upon request.

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Policy Manager/MCN Program - Monitoring YKHC policies to ensure that all policies are accurate and reviewed every two years. Provides employee training as needed/requested.
  • The Joint Commission - a. Annual completion of the eApplication ((obtaining data by Site and Service Type (Hospital/Behavioral Health/Subregional Clinics/Villages)); b. Intra Cycle Monitoring/Onsite Survey - Hospital/BH - subject matter expert for Environment of Care, Emergency Management, and Life Safety Chapters.
  • Elder's Home (LTC) - subject matter expert on policies, and R-tags associated with Environment of Care, Emergency Management, and Life Safety related to accreditation by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
  • Inter-departmental collaboration.

  • Reports and responsibilities are time sensitive, and adhere to strict deadlines.

    The PI Data Analyst - will be expected to complete other duties as assigned by the PI Administrator.

    Position Qualifications:
    • Minimum Education:
      • Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration or related or a minimum of 5 years of experience with active enrollment in an accredited university program.
    • Minimum, verifiable Work Experiences to include:
      • General:
        • Knowledge of Quality/PI activities, including but not limited to ability to read and apply performance measure specifications necessary for building reports.
        • Ability to recognize problems, trends, etc. with data and ensure data used in reports is accurate and reliable.
        • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
        • Ability to use pivot tables and graph data.
        • Knowledge of Discern Explorer, Bedrock, and Business Objects/Power Insight - or ability to learn within 3-6 months of employment.
      • Strategy and Planning:
        • Demonstrable experience collaborating closely with - and communicating between - IT leadership Division leadership and departmental stakeholders to discuss data preferably after further analysis conducted related to identified trends.
        • Experienced in discovering and defining the need for new systems/programs that would support Performance Improvement's focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
    • License, Certification, Registration:
      • None required
    • Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
      • Technical and Skilled Attributes:
        • Technically competent with YKHC software programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and SharePoint
        • Knowledge of QMS30 and Quality Net.
        • Competent and proficient understanding of YKHC utilized database, operating systems, and enterprise class platforms such as Discem Explorer, Bedrock, and Business Objects.
          • Awareness of current IT security standards, applicable privacy laws, Joint Commission accreditation standards, and so on.
          • Broad knowledge of hospital operations and associated technologies.
          • Able to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and healthcare guides.
          • ability to translate technical terminology for consumption by non-technical audiences.
          • Knowledge of adult learning and training methods.
          • Familiarity with performance improvement, quality assurance, and information systems.
      • Personal Attributes:
        • Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
          • Adept and persuading and training end-users to adopt new workflows and tools, requiring strong knowledge of change skills.
          • Effective written, oral, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
          • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
          • Strong customer service orientation.
        • Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including clinical providers, clients, and other departments/Divisions.
          • Self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
          • Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
        • Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
        • Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
        • Flexible during times of change.
        • Ability to read communication styles of team members who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
        • Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
        • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
    • Supervisory Responsibilities:
      • This position has no direct reports. May be assigned temporary oversight of Summer hires/temporary employee positions.
      • This job has cross departmental, indirect supervisor responsibility for projects upon which the individual is leading.
    Benefits Include:
    • Generous PTO - beginning at 4.5 weeks
    • Ten paid holidays
    • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
    • Life and Disability Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • Retirement plans
    • Employee Wellness Center
    YKHC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

    Preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants who meet minimum requirements according to the provisions of P.L. 93-638.

    Working Together to Achieve Excellent Health
    www.ykhc.org

    For more information, please contact YKHC Recruitment at: ykhc_recruitment@ykhc.org or 1-800-478-8905

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    Additional Information:
    ID:14347Location:BethelDepartment:Performance ImprovementEmployment Duration:80 Full timeTemporary Status:Not ApplicableHours per Week:40
    Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

    Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

    For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

    To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)


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