Clinical Data Analyst

Location: Remote

Facility: Ascension St. John's Medical Group

Department/Specialty: Total Quality Management

Schedule: FT, Monday-Friday

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

• Optimizes Patient Outcomes: Identifies care gaps and monitors chronic disease management metrics, enabling clinical teams to deliver targeted, proactive interventions.
• Drives Quality Incentives: Maximizes performance on value-based care metrics (e.g., HEDIS scores and CMS Star Ratings) to secure financial bonuses.
• Reduces Healthcare Costs: Analyzes utilization trends and identifies opportunities to prevent costly hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
• Ensures Data Integrity: Translates complex clinical workflows into structured reports, empowering leadership to make evidence-based population health decisions.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• 3+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably within health-care quality, population health, or a payer-side HEDIS audit/abstraction role.
• Experience working within a health system, ACO, integrated delivery network, or value-based care programs (e.g., Medicare Advantage) is strongly preferred.
• Expert working knowledge of quality measurement frameworks, specifically HEDIS and related specifications.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for heavy data manipulation, vlookups, and merging large rosters.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for complex data querying, analysis, and manipulation.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff, and the ability to act as a team player in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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