Health Informatics Specialist Texas Association of Community Health Centers - 4.5 Austin, TX Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Healthcare Administration HIPAA Bachelor's degree Public Health Health information management Full Job Description Job Summary Under the supervision of the CTDO, the Quality Improvement and Health Informatics Specialist obtains, analyzes, interprets and disseminates clinical quality, population health, and performance data from payers, population health platforms, participating providers within the Clinically Integrated Network (CIN), and various other relevant data sources. Incumbent supports the CIN's quality improvement, population health, and value-based care initiatives through data analytics, health informatics, standardized reporting, internal trainings, and stakeholder engagement. The Quality Improvement and Health Informatics Specialist serves as a subject matter expert in clinical quality measurement, healthcare data management, and health information systems. This position collaborates with TACHC Staff, CIN Leadership and Practice Facilitators, and technology partners to improve data quality, support reporting requirements, identify opportunities for performance improvement, and translate health care data into actionable information. Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Collects, validates, analyzes, and presents performance data related to HEDIS measures, UDS measures, payer quality programs, and other clinical quality and population health indicators. Partners with the CIN Medical Director and other staff to support quality improvement initiatives and data driven performance improvement strategies across the network. Reviews care gap reports, utilization reports, payer reports, and population health data to identify trends, monitor outcomes, and assess performance over time. Monitors data quality concerns from health centers and health plans. Communicates status updates and resolutions. Performs or coordinates data validation and abstraction activities to support quality reporting and performance measure initiatives. Participates in the planning, development, coordination, and presentation of internal training and technical assistance related to clinical quality measurement, health care reporting requirements, population health management, and health information systems. Develops, maintains, and distributes reports, dashboards, scorecards, and data visualizations that communicate quality performance, care gaps, utilization trends, and population health outcomes. Provides subject matter expertise regarding quality reporting requirements, measure specifications, data collection methodologies, and reporting processes. Collaborates and consults with health plans and other contracted entities to ensure effective communication, reporting compliance, and alignment with quality and performance objectives. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Texas Medicaid ,Medicare, and value-based care programs. Knowledge of

UDS, HEDIS, NCQA

standards, CMS quality programs, and evidence-based guidelines for clinical practice. Knowledge of health care data governance, data quality management, and data validation processes. Familiarity with accountable care organizations (ACOs), clinically integrated networks (CINs), and managed care contracting. Ability to analyze and interpret complex clinical, operational, and population health data. Experience developing reports, dashboards, scorecards, and data visualizations. Ability to translate technical and analytical information into actionable recommendations. Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of electronic health record systems, population health platforms, health care registries, and reporting tools. Familiarity with business intelligence and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms preferred. Deep understanding of HIPAA, healthcare privacy regulations, and requriemetns for handling protected health information. Credentials and Experience Required Bachelor's degree in Health Informatics, Public Health, Health Information Management, Health care Administration, Nursing, or a related healthcare field or; equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in health care quality improvement, population health, clinical analytics, health informatics, health care reporting, or related healthcare operations. Preferred Experience working with FQHCs, clinically integrated networks, accountable care organizations, managed care organizations, or value-based care programs. Experience with UDS, HEDIS, CMS, NCQA, and payer quality reporting programs. Clinical licensure such as RN, LCSW, RD, or other health care credential. Certification in Health Informatics, Healthcare Quality, Public Health, Data Analytics, or related discipline.

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78735