Sr Healthcare Quality Improvement Analyst - Agency Policy Specialist

Working Title: Sr Healthcare Quality Improvement Analyst Job Class: Agency Policy Specialist Agency: Human Services Dept - Job ID : 87536 - Location : St. Paul - Telework Eligible : Yes - Full/Part Time : Full-Time - Regular/Temporary : Unlimited - Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers - Date Posted : 07/15/2025 - Closing Date : 07/28/2025 - Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office - Division/Unit : Health Care Administration / Research and Quality - Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm - Days of Work : Monday - Friday - Travel Required : No - Salary Range: $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / annually - Job Class Option : Health Care Qual Improv & Ana - Classified Status : Classified - Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE - FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative - Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify. The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. The Senior Health Care Quality Improvement Analyst serves as a strategic/operational planner and health information analyst for DHS Medical Assistance (Medicaid) health care quality improvement efforts. This work will involve developing work plans around continuous quality improvement initiatives and analyzing quality results for Medicaid program recipients. The incumbent will work with internal and external health care stakeholders on the collection of data, including electronic clinic data sets from provider electronic health records, evaluation and reporting of health care quality results, and managing communication and outreach associated with quality improvement initiatives. Primary duties include: - Manage contracts and interagency agreements associated with Medicaid Quality functions including consumer access and satisfaction studies and surveys, audit/validation of quality measure results. - Serve as a resource to HCA program areas, MCOs and provider communities on health care quality performance improvement and access to care initiatives in accordance with the department's Comprehensive Quality Strategy. - Design and produce highly technical health care data analyses to enable the Health Care Administration (HCA) to meet its responsibilities to assure quality care as the purchaser and manager of Minnesota Health Care Programs. - Advance HCA efforts to use available clinical and patient-generated data for quality reporting, analysis and evaluation of health outcomes for persons on Medicaid.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of advanced professional experience demonstrating the following: - Experience working on quality improvement processes - Demonstrated success with healthcare quality regulatory compliance and accountability activities - Meaningful application of data analytical principles to quality initiatives

• Bachelor's Degree in a health science or a related field may substitute for 1 year of experience OR Master's degree in either a health science or related social science field may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in the health or social sciences or related discipline. - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) - 4 years of experience working on quality improvement processes - Experience with data visualization tools. - Experience working in health services research or health care policy. - Experience working with health care data systems, such as claims data or electronic health records. - Experience with project management, technical and non-technical report writing, and oral presentation of analysis and results. - Knowledge of Minnesota public health care programs, including coverage policy and purchasing strategies. - Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels within and outside of the organization and have excellent communication skills. - Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. Additional Requirements To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed. Apply Job! Apply to this Job