What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

The Center for Health Care Data (CHCD) engages in research, education, and public service through the study of collected health data that requires interdisciplinary participation. The professional in this position is responsible for implementing quality improvement, project management plans. Key functions include policy and document review and the coordination of project deliverables. The work requires attention to detailed regulations and performance requirements as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Conducts periodic audits and reviews of records, policies, procedures, and documentation to assess and ensure compliance with contracted program requirements.

2. Meets and collaborates with managers to develop quality improvement plans and to monitor ongoing project outcomes.

3. Prepares executive summaries and reports in a timely manner, using criteria developed and approved by the CHCD as well as state and federal regulatory entities.

4. Engages in technical writing activities, including conducting thorough research on specific topics, understanding and incorporating feedback from stakeholders, and refining various forms of documentation.

5. Analyzes audit reviews to identify areas needing improvement and adherence to program policies.

6. Supports ongoing operations, quality improvement interventions, audits, and assists in resolving deficiencies that impact plan adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.

7. Analyzes data and creates necessary reports to identify performance improvement issues and compares outcomes to similar institutions.

8. Annually monitors and reports on status and completion of quality programs and plans according to contract work plan.

9. Interfaces with a diverse range of clinical and administrative professionals, resolves policy and service issues within the group, and directs data analytic and reporting activities that are prescribed by regulators in a complex environment.

10. Performs other duties as assigned

Certification/Skills:

Preferred:

Experience in technical writing and/or policy adherence work.

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Ability to work independently using critical thinking skills to solve problems and improve processes.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree or related experience.

Minimum Experience:

Three years of related experience.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.