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Drive quality initiatives through data insights, collaboration, and continuous improvement This opportunity is fully onsite to best support operational and team needs.
Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.
A Day in the Life of a Healthcare Quality Data Analyst The Healthcare Quality Data Analyst collects, validates, analyzes, and reports clinical, quality, patient safety, and operational data to support organizational performance and regulatory compliance. This role works closely with leadership, providers, nursing staff, and department teams to identify improvement opportunities, monitor quality measures, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. The position serves as a resource for accreditation standards, quality reporting requirements, and performance improvement methodologies while supporting compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agencies. Success in this role requires balancing multiple reporting deadlines, maintaining data accuracy and integrity, and translating complex healthcare data into actionable information for diverse audiences. The Healthcare Quality Data Analyst operates in a collaborative healthcare environment, leading and supporting quality initiatives, accreditation activities, regulatory reporting, customer concern investigations, and ongoing process improvement efforts.
About the Quality Department Department Raising Standards, Improving Care In the Quality Department at CRMC, we are committed to improving patient outcomes, enhancing healthcare experiences, and ensuring that every aspect of care meets the highest standards. Our team works across all service lines, bringing together data analysis, clinical expertise, infection prevention, and process improvement to create a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous learning. Whether reviewing surgical outcomes, managing compliance, or implementing new quality initiatives, we play a vital role in making sure that patients receive the best care possible, and staff have the support and tools they need to succeed. Our team embraces the Just Culture philosophy, fostering an environment where learning, accountability, and innovation drive progress. With diverse responsibilities, a shared commitment to improvement, and the opportunity to impact care at every level, this is a department where detail-oriented, forward-thinking professionals thrive.
Ideal Candidate (What will make you a great fit!) - Healthcare quality reporting expertise
- Advanced data analysis skills
- Strong process improvement mindset
- Effective cross-functional communicator
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- EHR proficiency
Education and Experience Required - Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Public Health, Health Information Management, Data Analytics, Statistics, Nursing, Business
- Experience in a hospital, critical access hospital, or integrated healthcare system
Preferred - Master's degree
- 3-5 years' experience in healthcare data analysis, quality improvement, performance improvement, or healthcare reporting
- Certification in clinical informatics, project/program management, and/or Lean Six Sigma certification
Compensation and Benefits The pay range listed above is the estimated starting pay range for this role. Actual pay rate offered depends on many factors including each individual employee's experience level, preferred education/certifications, along with market conditions.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.
A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at careers@cuyunamed.org. CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email careers@cuyunamed.org for assistance.
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