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Quality Analyst
IL, United States
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Quality Analyst for the Transplant Institute. This position will be primarily a work from home opportunity with the requirement to come onsite as needed. You may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.
The Quality Analyst is responsible for staffing departmental quality improvement activities, facilitating multi-disciplinary reviews/studies, data aggregation, analysis and reporting of performance improvement activities using accepted methodologies, including identification, measurement, analysis, and reporting of projects, indicators, and outcomes. The Quality Analyst develops, utilizes, evaluates, and acts as a resource for data collection tools and methodology; databases; summary reports; balanced score cards and other reporting formats; and evaluative resources. The Quality Analyst collaborates with interdisciplinary members of the healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, other professional personnel, and support staff. This position is accountable for assuring data source, accuracy, and integrity for reporting to internal departments and external agencies.
Essential Job Functions
Collaborates with interdisciplinary personnel and medical staff to analyze data, interpret trends, and select methodology for quality improvement activities, using evidence-based resources
Collects, analyzes, aggregates, trends, evaluates and presents data information to medical staff, department, and assigned committees for quality improvement
Conducts performance improvement initiatives in accordance with the Performance Improvement Plan and Performance Improvement Council, such as leading interdisciplinary improvement teams, clinical effectiveness activities, etc
Collaborates with finance, case management/utilization review, patient safety/legal and other departments to identify trends for performance improvement focus
Prepares and communicates quality improvement reports for assigned committees, medical sections, and management groups
Attends meetings and executes actions plans in accordance with meeting management best practices and assigned timelines
Develops and utilizes tools to effectively communicate quality improvement information in a standard, user-friendly modality
Uses balanced measures (clinical, operational/financial, service) to communicate progress of quality improvement information
Demonstrates knowledge and application of quality improvement methodology and accreditation standards and licensure regulations related to quality and safety
Participates in external benchmarking activities
Participates in patient safety activities, as assigned
Serves as a role model and resource by presenting educational programs related to quality improvement measurement, analysis, and data presentation
Participates actively as a member of assigned committees and provides information about quality improvement activities, including data aggregation, analysis, and summaries
Acts positively and proactively as a change agent for quality improvement initiatives
Supports medical staff and department initiatives by following up on requested actions
Performs other duties assigned
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree, preferably in industrial engineering, business decision support/statistical analysis or clinical associated health care field with strong statistical analysis
Minimum of three years acute hospital experience, preferably as an analyst in quality/performance improvement or clinical effectiveness
Excellent interpersonal skills, including presentation, written, and verbal
Ability to collaborate with management, medical staff, and employees within the organization
Knowledge and application of the principles of quality improvement including methodologies, data collection and analysis, and reporting
Advanced ability to create and manage databases, Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Advanced ability to create summary reports that imbed statistical tools and charts
Requires knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including JCAHO, CMS Conditions of Participation, IDPH, and others as needed
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Shift: Dayshift (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), Monday - Friday
Work
Location
Flexible Remote (Onsite visits 3-5 times a year)
Unit/Department: Transplant Department
CBA Code: Non-Union
About Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
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Job Info
Job Identification 4729
Job Category Quality & Safety
Posting Date 10/14/2026, 07:02 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, US
Work
Location
Type On Site
Shift 1
Position Type Regular