Quality Informatics Analyst

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Quality Informatics Analyst to join our dedicated team and help bridge the gap between clinical quality, operations, and data systems. In this impactful role, you'll analyze healthcare data, build intuitive dashboards, and translate complex information into actionable insights that support regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and strategic decision-making. You'll work closely with clinical, IT, and operational teams to ensure data is used effectively to enhance care delivery and organizational performance. Ideal candidates bring at least three years of experience in healthcare analytics or informatics, proficiency in tools like SQL, Excel, and Tableau/Power BI/Sisense, and a strong understanding of EHR systems and quality measures.

Schedule. This position will work Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, and is eligible for a hybrid model that allows for a mix of remote and in-office work, with an expectation of being in the office two days per week and working from home three days. This schedule may be adjusted based on training and department.

Salary for this role.

Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on experience and company equity.

• $74,068.80 - $110,748.33 per year.

Essential Functions:

• Data Analytics & Reporting: Validate and analyze data from EHRs, data warehouses, and other healthcare information systems.
• Develop automated and ad hoc reports to track quality and performance measures
• Present data findings in clear, actionable formats tailored to different stakeholders.
• Dashboard Development: Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards
• Create visualizations to monitor organizational KPIs related to Quality
• Quality Improvement Support: Collaborate with Quality, Clinical, and Operations teams to identify trends, gaps in care, and opportunities for process improvement. Provide data support for root cause analysis, performance improvement projects, and regulatory reporting
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of quality improvement interventions.
• Informatics & Workflow Integration: Serve as a subject matter expert in quality data definitions, reporting methodologies, and healthcare informatics.
• Translate clinical and quality requirements into technical specifications for IT/data teams.
• Ensure alignment of data collection and reporting with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical audiences.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Informatics, Information Systems, Public Health, Statistics, Data Science, or 5 + years of experience in Healthcare informatics, analytics, quality improvement
• 3+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, quality improvement, or informatics.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and at least one data visualization platform (Tableau, Power BI, Sisense, or other tools).
• Preferred: Strong understanding of healthcare quality measures (CCBHC, CMS reporting, BHA regulations, Medicaid requirements)
• Experience with EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, NextGen, or similar).
• Familiarity with statistical software (R, Python, SAS, or SPSS).
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other quality/process improvement methodologies.
• Prior experience in a hospital, health system, or behavioral health organization.

Required Vaccination.

At AMHR, the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot before their first day of work. Proof of the flu shot must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical or religious exemption can be requested if necessary.

Benefits:

• Health insurance: Kaiser
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability coverage*
• 403(b) retirement plan, which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
• Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
• Holidays: The company observes 11 designated holidays each year. Exception: Employees working in 24/7 programs or facilities are scheduled to work their regular shifts if the holiday falls on their scheduled workday. In these cases, employees will receive their regular pay for hours worked plus holiday pay.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short term disability*

*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context, including harassment or exclusion.

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