Quality and Patient Safety Data Analyst (Open Rank, Intermediate to Principal)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department : Department of Medicine

Job Title : Quality and Patient Safety Data Analyst (Open Rank Intermediate to Principal)

Position # : Requisition # : 38245

Job Summary :

The Department of Medicine (DOM) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine seeks a Data Analyst to support its Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) mission. The successful candidate will be highly organized motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects execute analytic plans and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including faculty staff and health system partners.

Working as a key member of the DOM Quality Team this position will operate under minimal supervision to support departmental operations quality improvement initiatives research and education. The analyst will collaborate with clinicians administrators researchers data scientists and trainees to design and deliver analytics that improve patient outcomes enhance patient experience reduce costs and strengthen provider engagement and system performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Perform data collection and management using software packages / languages such as SQL Microsoft Access and Excel SAS or other similar programs.

Maintain data in a safe and secure environment.

Build automated ETL (extract transform load) processes for ongoing data analysis.

Become certified as an Epic Analyst

Construct data joins unions and aggregations for relational data structures.

Build interactive data visualizations on large data sets to better present and understand the data.

Work Location :

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO.

Why Join Us :

The Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the largest clinical department in the School of Medicine. With more than 1000 faculty 192 residents and 200 fellows distributed in 14 divisions our clinical research and academic programs attract the best providers investigators staff and students from around the world who are transforming the future of health care. In addition to our exemplary performance we continue to have strong standings in national rankings in all our academic missions. Our Department Chairperson remains committed to evolving the Department and meeting the ever-changing needs of healthcare and our patients.

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including :

Medical : Multiple plan options

Dental : Multiple plan options

Additional Insurance : Disability Life Vision

Retirement 401(a) Plan : Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

Paid Time Off : Accruals over the year

Vacation Days : 22 / year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

Sick Days : 15 / year (unlimited maximum accrual)

Holiday Days : 10 / year

Tuition Benefit : Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

ECO Pass : Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Intermediate Level :

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.

A combination of education and related technical / paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.

One (1) year of professional-level experience with data analytics.

Senior Level :

Bachelors from an accredited institution.

A combination of education and related technical / paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.

Two (2) years of professional-level experience with data analytics.

Principal Level :

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.

A combination of education and related technical / paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis.

Three (3) years of professional-level experience with data analytics.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications :

Masters degree in public health epidemiology biostatistics data science or related field.

Experience with REDCap Qualtrics or other data collection and management tools.

Experience with Epic data extraction and analytics.

Experience with Vizient or other registry data.

Experience writing queries using SQL (Structured Query Language).

Experience developing dashboards (e.g. Tableau Power BI) or data visualizations for quality improvement.

Experience with institutional review boards and clinical research practices.

Current Epic Certification.

Experience with applying appropriate analytic and statistical techniques to healthcare quality and outcomes data.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.

Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Outstanding customer service skills.

Passion for improving patient safety quality of care and health system performance.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Access Outlook).

Proficiency with R SAS (Statistical Analysis System) Stata or SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) for data management statistical analysis and reporting.

Conditions of Employment :

Obtain and maintain Epic Certification.

How to Apply :

For full consideration please submit the following document(s) :

A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

Curriculum vitae / Resume

Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address.

Questions should be directed to : Kara Price

Screening of Applications Begins :

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by December 5

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2025 . Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range :

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as :

Intermediate Level : $63391 $80633

Senior Level : $68531 $87171

Principal Level : $78810 $100247

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement :

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .

Background Check Statement :

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement :

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 63391 - 80633