Population Health Analyst (2026-0954)

About the role

The Population Health analyst is responsible for managing data for value-based populations and producing reports on clinical, financial, and operational measures that translate most effectively into information for decision-making toward improved clinical care processes and successful financial outcomes. The position will assist the Manager of Value Based Initiatives in the collection and quality assurance of all data related to value based contracts and populations.

Located at VMC Main Campus in Renton, WA, within the Value Based Initiatives department. Full-time, day shift.

Position created 1/19, revised 12/24; Grade NC07, FLSA NE, CC 8615.

Responsibilities

• Manage Value Based reporting requirements, including the development, maintenance, data quality assurance and timely submission.
• Participate in Value Based initiatives and committees as needed.
• Ensure receipt of expected external reports, review for actionable data and distribute to appropriate personnel.
• Work with IT to develop and maintain systems for secure data exchange.
• Review and validate new data Dashboards sourced with internal and external data using established validation processes.
• Utilize and maintain ownership of Value Based Tableau reports.
• Review VMC data for accuracy for Washington's All Payor Claims Database public reporting website.
• Explore new clinical and operational reporting tools and methods and make recommendations based on these findings.
• Work with Manager of VB Initiatives, Nursing and Care Management leadership, the Population Health Director and others to create, monitor, analyze, trend and improve health outcomes.
• Actively work to close data gaps as identified internally and by payors.
• Maintain knowledge of NCQA, HEDIS and other quality and pay for performance metrics, and develop measurement systems to assess effectiveness of improvement strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical systems, including the Electronic Health Record.
• Maintain knowledge of operational systems.
• Attend educational programs as applicable to this position to maintain standard of expertise.
• Utilize analytical tools such as Excel and Epic analytics on a daily basis.
• Design processes and documentation for maintaining data accuracy and clearly document work for reference.
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