CLIN DATA ANALYST - MMC

Covenant Health - Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Oak Ridge, TN

501-1,000 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Clinical Data Analyst position at MMC Covenant Health is a full-time role focused on the collection and analysis of clinical data from medical records to support performance improvement, peer review, risk management, and infection control initiatives. The analyst will collaborate with various departments to identify issues and facilitate necessary changes, ensuring data integrity and quality throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical data abstraction based on defined patient populations and analyzes data using appropriate analytical or statistical techniques.
• Communicates data to appropriate entities/committees/departments.
• Ensures the quality, integrity, and appropriateness of data collection techniques and of data used for analyses.
• Participates collaboratively and effectively with administrative, nursing, medical, ancillary, and support personnel in process improvement teams at all levels of the organization.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Demonstrates high standards for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Thrives working independently and takes ownership of projects.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
• Possesses ability to adapt to changes in timelines, requirements, and project assignments with grace and efficiency.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and security of all clinical data and patient information.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• RN License preferred but not required.
• 3 years of professional level patient care or healthcare administrative experience.
• Experience in compiling, manipulating, and reporting on various clinical quality, financial, and healthcare-related metrics.
• High school diploma or GED; preference for a Bachelor's degree in a directly-related field.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous RN licensure or equivalent experience.