Ambulatory Quality Lead Analyst
Ascension · United States
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- Full-time
- $134,110 / year
- United States
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Ambulatory Quality Lead Analyst
Ascension · United States
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Job highlights
- Lead ambulatory quality measure development and maintenance.
- Translate data needs into actionable insights and solutions.
- Collaborate with technical teams on large-scale data.
- Identify workflow efficiencies and automation opportunities.
- Promote data best practices and team technical growth.
About the role
About the Role
Ascension is seeking an Ambulatory Quality Lead Analyst to join their Data Science Institute. This is a full-time, remote position with a day shift schedule. The role focuses on developing, validating, and maintaining ambulatory quality measures and products, translating clinical and business needs into data-driven solutions, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure data integrity and drive performance improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, validation, and ongoing maintenance of ambulatory quality measures and products, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clear alignment of numerator, denominator, and exclusion logic across reporting.
- Translate clinical and business needs into scalable, data-driven solutions, including dashboards, scorecards, and patient-level reporting that support actionable insights and performance improvement.
- Partner with cross-functional technical teams to move work forward in complex environments, helping define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and maintain data integrity when working with large-scale data sources.
- Identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency, including advancing automation, reducing manual processes, and supporting more scalable ways of working.
- Promote strong data practices and support the growth of technical capabilities across the team, while effectively managing competing priorities and adapting to evolving business needs.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.
- 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years in data analytics, healthcare analytics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience working with large, complex datasets, supporting data-driven decision-making, and delivering solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Strong proficiency in SQL with the ability to build, validate, and troubleshoot complex data logic.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau.
- Working familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Python) and process improvement approaches.
- Experience translating data into actionable insights, supporting data integrity and validation processes, and working within structured measurement or performance frameworks.
- Strong problem-solving, clear communication, and ability to navigate ambiguity while prioritizing effectively.
- Collaborative mindset, commitment to continuous learning, and focus on strengthening team technical capabilities.
Company Culture & Benefits
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system committed to service, growth, care, and connection. They offer a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, financial security, time off, career growth opportunities (Ascension-paid tuition), and emotional/family support programs. Ascension is recognized as a Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer.
Key skills/competency
- Ambulatory Quality Measures
- Data Analysis
- SQL
- Tableau
- Python
- Process Improvement
- Healthcare Analytics
- Data Visualization
- Performance Improvement
- Team Leadership
Skills & topics
- Ambulatory Quality
- Lead Analyst
- Data Science
- Healthcare Analytics
- SQL
- Tableau
- Python
- Process Improvement
- Remote
- Full-time
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience with SQL, Tableau, Python, and healthcare analytics, emphasizing leadership and data-driven decision-making.
- Showcase problem-solving: Provide examples of how you've translated clinical/business needs into data solutions and improved operational efficiency.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Detail your experience working with cross-functional technical teams and managing competing priorities.
- Understand Ascension's mission: Research their commitment to service, growth, care, and connection in reimagining healthcare.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your approach to data validation, logic development, and automation strategies.
Technical preparation
Master SQL for complex data logic.,Practice building dashboards in Tableau.,Familiarize with Python for automation.,Review healthcare quality measure frameworks.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you led a data project.,How do you translate business needs to data?,Share an example of process improvement.,How do you handle competing priorities?
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Ambulatory Quality Lead Analyst role at Ascension?
- The Ambulatory Quality Lead Analyst position at Ascension offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $96,208.99 to $134,109.89. This reflects the expertise and responsibilities associated with this critical role within the Ascension Data Science Institute.
- Is the Ambulatory Quality Lead Analyst position at Ascension fully remote?
- Yes, the Ambulatory Quality Lead Analyst position at Ascension is a fully remote role, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work from any location.
- What technical skills are most important for the Ambulatory Quality Lead Analyst role at Ascension?
- Strong proficiency in SQL for data logic development and validation is crucial. Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau and familiarity with automation tools such as Python are also highly preferred for this role.
- What kind of experience is required for the Ambulatory Quality Lead Analyst position?
- Ascension requires a High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of experience, or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience, or 5 years of applicable job-specific experience. Additionally, 3+ years in data analytics, healthcare analytics, or a related field, along with 2 years of leadership experience, is preferred.
- How does Ascension support career growth for its employees, specifically for the Ambulatory Quality Lead Analyst role?
- Ascension offers various career growth opportunities, including Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement for professional development, and access to ongoing online learning resources, supporting employees in advancing their skills and careers.
- What makes Ascension a good place to work for an Ambulatory Quality Lead Analyst?
- Ascension is recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Their culture is grounded in service, growth, care, and connection, with comprehensive benefits to support associate well-being and career development.
- What is the primary focus of the Ambulatory Quality Lead Analyst role at Ascension?
- The primary focus is leading the development, validation, and maintenance of ambulatory quality measures and products, translating data into actionable insights, and collaborating with technical teams to improve healthcare performance.
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