Decision Support Analyst - Owen Sound, Canada - Grey Bruce Health Services

Grey Bruce Health Services

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Owen Sound, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

DEPARTMENT:
UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT

POSITION LOCATION:
OWEN SOUND

CLOSING DATE:
NOVEMBER 28, 2023

UNION AFFILIATION:
NON-UNION

STATUS:
FULL-TIME

Reporting to the Director, Health Information Management & Decision Support, the Decision Support Analyst is part of a team specializing in supporting the organization's information and analysis needs including but not limited to: clinical activity (quality and utilization), benchmarking, clinical indicator development and patient movement and flow.

This position analyzes, interprets and reports clinical and statistical information and supports a number of team's process improvement activities.

The incumbent will be part of a high profile and well respected team in supporting the organization in making evidence-based decisions.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required

University degree in Health Information Sciences, Health Informatics, Computer Sciences, healthcare related discipline or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
2 or more years related experience in a Decision Support Analyst role
Experience preparing analyses of clinical activity, benchmarking and impact analysis
Excellent report writing skills including the ability to accurately summarize and communicate clinical and statistical information clearly and effectively for managers; Experience with 3M report writer
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, attention to detail and conceptual skills and communication skills
Excellent problem solving and collaborative decisionmaking skills
Ability to manage to prioritize workload and accommodate changing priorities
Demonstrated delivery of a customer service focus with joint negotiation of timelines; Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet changing priorities and tight timelines
Ability to remain current within a fastpaced, ever changing healthcare environment
Knowledge of International Classification of Diseases ICD10 and the Canadian Classification of Interventions Knowledge of Case Mix Methodology, DAD & NACRS, OMHRS, CCRS and NRS
Previous experience with industry databases such as ERNI
Knowledge of MIS standards and Ontario Healthcare Reporting Standards
Knowledge of Lean principles, an understanding of methodologies and tools and a commitment to the use of these in support of providing the best healthcare experience possible to our patients
Demonstrated customer service and responsiveness required
Ability to flex hours of work as required
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
Adherence to Brightshores 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes