Health Information Analyst

Under general supervision, the Health Information Analyst provides support for quality, utilization, patient safety, experience, and accountable care through data collection, reporting, and interpretation. The Health Information Analyst accesses a variety of sources in order to study data such as financial, quality, safety, patient experience, service modalities, service types,  and assemble it into reports. The Health Information Analyst provides support for standardization and utilization of data collection, reporting, and analysis.

The essential functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

• Assists in various quality assurance activities, including but not limited to internal audits.
• Provides data analysis for quality improvement projects, performance indicators, and outcome measures. 
• Performs quality control checks to track performance and compliance in identified areas.
• Generates queries and custom reports for management and staff. Oversees their production and timely distribution to meet project deadlines.
• Identifies data quality problems and investigates the root cause of data problems. Develops processes and recommendations for corrections.
• Analyzes and determines business data/reporting needs. Designs and develops or modifies software programs to meet those needs.
• Establishes processes to test the validity of data, including electronically abstracted data.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of changing performance measurements for high quality patient outcomes.
• Ensures data compliance with all agency policies and procedures or relevant laws and regulations, including Washington Administrative Code, RCWs, HIPAA, HITECH Privacy Rules.
• Assists with Behavioral Health Data System implementation and transaction submission.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any combination of education and experience may be substituted as long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

• High School diploma or GED
• Three years of data management, data analysis, or quality improvement experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, or other statistical software.
• A working knowledge of data analysis tools and database language tools like SQL.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License: Must have a safe reliable vehicle with proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background report, at time of hire and every three years afterward
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving report

Preferred

• Experience working with Electronic Health Records or similar data sets.
• Knowledge of County and Agency policies and procedures.

Physical Abilities:  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sits for long periods of time and walking and/or standing is only required occasionally. 
• Utilizes a computer for prolonged periods of time to complete work tasks.

Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in a typical office environment. 

Salary : $62,546 - $73,570