Sr Clinical Data Analyst

Job Summary

The Senior Clinical Data Analyst supports the organization's quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement initiatives through the collection, management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of clinical and operational data. Working collaboratively with clinical leaders, physicians, staff, and Information Technology teams, this position ensures the accuracy, integrity, security, and effective utilization of healthcare data to support evidence-based decision making, regulatory reporting, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement activities throughout the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Data Management and Analysis

• Collect, validate, maintain, and analyze clinical and operational data from multiple sources, including Electronic Health Records (EHRs), registries, databases, surveys, and regulatory reporting systems.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity through routine audits, validation processes, and quality control activities.
• Develop and maintain databases, dashboards, scorecards, and reporting mechanisms to support quality improvement, patient safety, accreditation, and organizational performance initiatives.
• Perform statistical analyses and trend evaluations to identify opportunities for improvement, reduce variation, and support organizational goals.
• Generate reports, visualizations, and presentations that clearly communicate findings and actionable recommendations to leadership and frontline staff.
• Monitor and report key quality, safety, patient experience, and regulatory performance indicators.

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Support

• Support hospital-wide performance improvement and patient safety initiatives through data collection, analysis, measurement, and outcome evaluation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence.
• Assist departments in establishing performance measures, monitoring progress, and evaluating the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analyses, performance improvement projects, and patient safety investigations as assigned.
• Support organizational readiness for accreditation, regulatory surveys, and external reporting requirements.

Regulatory and Compliance Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate, and submit data required for regulatory agencies, accreditation organizations, and quality reporting programs.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and healthcare reporting requirements, including CMS, The Joint Commission, NHSN, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all applicable privacy, confidentiality, and security standards governing protected health information.

Collaboration and Education

• Collaborate with clinical leaders, department managers, physicians, and support staff to develop effective data collection and reporting processes.
• Serve as a resource to departments regarding performance measurement, quality improvement methodologies, and data interpretation.
• Provide education and training related to data management, reporting tools, performance metrics, and quality improvement processes.
• Participate in committees, task forces, and interdisciplinary teams supporting organizational priorities.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of healthcare quality, patient safety, clinical analytics, and performance improvement best practices.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required, Master's Degree Preferred; Field of study: Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Public Health, Statistics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related healthcare field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 Years of experience in healthcare data analysis, quality improvement, patient safety, clinical informatics, performance improvement, or a related healthcare setting.
• Certification in Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, or related discipline preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare quality metrics, performance improvement and patient safety methodologies, continuous improvement, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and healthcare databases required.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Statistical analysis and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and healthcare data confidentiality standards.
• Proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, SAS, SPSS, R, Minitab, SQL, or similar data analysis and visualization tools preferred.
• Experience supporting hospital quality improvement, patient safety, accreditation, and regulatory compliance activities preferred.
• Experience with CMS, Joint Commission, NHSN, Leapfrog, or other healthcare quality reporting programs preferred.
• Project management and change management experience preferred.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.