Houston Methodist
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in business, statistics, finance, healthcare administration or related field
Master’s degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of two years of experience in an analyst or related role
Experience in health care preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
General knowledge of statistical analysis techniques
General knowledge of Performance Improvement methodologies
Skill in general use of spreadsheet, relational database and word-processing software; knowledge of database design and database query languages in use at Houston Methodist preferred
Ability to independently analyze and solve problems
Interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of customers and collaborating across clinical and non-clinical departments
Ability to multi-task with good attention to detail
Ability to enhance reporting effectiveness and efficiency
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Proactively and effectively develops and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing, entity leaders, and their employees. Participates in making recommendations for improving working relationships in the work area.
Coordinates and facilitates the relationships between the various departments, committees, and taskforces necessary to implement quality improvement measurement initiatives.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in project team meetings, interacts to advance projects and partners with internal customers to provide timely and accurate reports to physicians, nursing and entity leaders.
Effectively organizes and documents responsibilities and other activities for accomplishment in a timely manner; meets deadlines.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops and presents logical and comprehensive analyses evaluating performance utilizing applicable databases, reporting systems, and/or external benchmarking systems as appropriate.
Exhibits knowledge of and utilizes available databases/data sources for statistical reporting and data extraction as needed.
Utilizes understanding of facility department structure and patient data flow as well as department work flows. Sets standards for the measurement, analysis, and reporting of adverse trends for review by appropriate stakeholders and assists in development of action plans for resolution as needed.
Develops and manages the appropriate processes and tools needed for gathering PI/QI driven datasets to assist leadership in the enhancement of quality improvement strategies.
Identifies and reports quality and performance improvement opportunities through analysis of HM and benchmark data. Supports HM external benchmarking initiatives and compliance of reporting.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Understands hospital billing/reimbursement system as it relates to the departmental scope and utilizes all available Houston Methodist sources in evaluating clinical and financial performance.
Identifies cost saving and efficiency opportunities throughout the system and develops monitoring and reporting mechanisms to present to and share with the leadership as appropriate. Maintains current knowledge of external agencies and reporting organizations, federal and state regulatory requirements, health plan, billing and reimbursement as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality, service, or finance.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, professional affiliations, etc. to keep abreast of the latest trends in healthcare as relevant.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE
Uniform: No
Scrubs: No
Business professional: Yes
Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
On Call: No
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
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Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in business, statistics, finance, healthcare administration or related field
Master’s degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of two years of experience in an analyst or related role
Experience in health care preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
General knowledge of statistical analysis techniques
General knowledge of Performance Improvement methodologies
Skill in general use of spreadsheet, relational database and word-processing software; knowledge of database design and database query languages in use at Houston Methodist preferred
Ability to independently analyze and solve problems
Interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of customers and collaborating across clinical and non-clinical departments
Ability to multi-task with good attention to detail
Ability to enhance reporting effectiveness and efficiency
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Proactively and effectively develops and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing, entity leaders, and their employees. Participates in making recommendations for improving working relationships in the work area.
Coordinates and facilitates the relationships between the various departments, committees, and taskforces necessary to implement quality improvement measurement initiatives.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in project team meetings, interacts to advance projects and partners with internal customers to provide timely and accurate reports to physicians, nursing and entity leaders.
Effectively organizes and documents responsibilities and other activities for accomplishment in a timely manner; meets deadlines.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops and presents logical and comprehensive analyses evaluating performance utilizing applicable databases, reporting systems, and/or external benchmarking systems as appropriate.
Exhibits knowledge of and utilizes available databases/data sources for statistical reporting and data extraction as needed.
Utilizes understanding of facility department structure and patient data flow as well as department work flows. Sets standards for the measurement, analysis, and reporting of adverse trends for review by appropriate stakeholders and assists in development of action plans for resolution as needed.
Develops and manages the appropriate processes and tools needed for gathering PI/QI driven datasets to assist leadership in the enhancement of quality improvement strategies.
Identifies and reports quality and performance improvement opportunities through analysis of HM and benchmark data. Supports HM external benchmarking initiatives and compliance of reporting.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Understands hospital billing/reimbursement system as it relates to the departmental scope and utilizes all available Houston Methodist sources in evaluating clinical and financial performance.
Identifies cost saving and efficiency opportunities throughout the system and develops monitoring and reporting mechanisms to present to and share with the leadership as appropriate. Maintains current knowledge of external agencies and reporting organizations, federal and state regulatory requirements, health plan, billing and reimbursement as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality, service, or finance.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, professional affiliations, etc. to keep abreast of the latest trends in healthcare as relevant.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE
Uniform: No
Scrubs: No
Business professional: Yes
Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
On Call: No
TRAVEL
Travel specifications may vary by department
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
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