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Quality, Safety & Risk PreventJob Summary:
Responsible for working as an analyst among stakeholders in order to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate requirements for changes to quality process and clinical data and reporting systems. Understand problems and opportunities in the context of requirements and recommend solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals..
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Document clinical reporting solutions requirements
- Demonstrate creative problem solving.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with people at all levels of an organization.
- Process Improvement and Analysis
- Work with other team members to perform financial analysis, draw conclusions and make recommendations to leadership.
- Participate in calculation, validation and updating of cost saving quality initiatives.
- Gather data, analyze information, develop conclusions, communicate recommendations clearly and work effectively with others on a team.
- Planning and Strategy
- Research current challenges and trends in the field and brings information and recommendations back to leadership for consideration.
- Participate in planning, needs analysis and risk assessment.
- Reviews and edits requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations related to proposed solution.
- Recommend measures to improve processes and quality of service provided to the customer.
- Create and contribute to a work environment of openness, and mutual respect.
REQUIREMENTS
- Healthcare experience and clinical knowledge - preferred
- Clinical reporting experience (inpatient & ambulatory) – strongly preferred
- Experience with working with granular clinical data and measurements
- Must have business analyst experience
- Must be detail oriented & team oriented
About the Department:
The Department of Quality, Safety, and Risk Prevention (QSRP) equips and empowers Vanderbilt Health faculty and staff at our Main Campus, Regional Hospitals and Ambulatory Divisions to offer care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient and patient-centered. We are focused on providing high-quality care through doing the right thing for our patients to reach desired health outcomes, while also preventing errors or adverse events and reducing risks
The various teams within QSRP foster knowledge sharing to extend best practice use, reduce variability and facilitate improvements in outcomes throughout our health system and strengthening Vanderbilt Health’s mission of personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities through our QSRP Strategic Plan.
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.Position Qualifications:
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1 yearEducation:
Bachelor'sThis role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Skills Required
- Business analyst experience
- Experience working with granular clinical data and measurements
- Detail-oriented and team-oriented work style
- Healthcare experience and clinical knowledge
- Clinical reporting experience in inpatient and ambulatory settings
- Bachelor's degree
- One year of relevant work experience
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with preventive care covered at 100% and integrated prescription, dental, vision, disability, and telehealth support provide broad protection. Feedback suggests the health package is comprehensive for fully benefits-eligible employees, bolstered by wellness programs and clinic access.
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Retirement Support — The 403(b) program includes employer matching, described as a dollar‑for‑dollar match on mandatory contributions and materials citing matches up to 5% depending on plan or employee category. Feedback suggests this structure offers meaningful long‑term savings support when eligibility requirements are met.
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Parental & Family Support — Family coverage generally extends to spouses or domestic partners and children up to age 26, alongside parental leave and childcare resources. Feedback suggests these provisions, combined with flexible PTO in eligible roles, strengthen support for caregivers.
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