Quality Improvement Specialist, Population Health Analyst

Full-time Remote Employment Who We Are: Constellation Quality Health is a non-profit health care quality consultancy and QIO-like Entity certified by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) founded by physicians in 1983. Headquartered in North Carolina’s Research Triangle, we offer an array of quality improvement, clinical review, audit, technical, and consulting services and solutions to improve care delivery, system performance, and patient outcomes. What You’ll Do: We are seeking a Population Health Analyst to be responsible for supporting the advancement of health equity initiatives through data-driven, culturally informed programming that addresses the specific health needs of marginalized communities experiencing health disparities related to cardiovascular health. This role will focus on supporting programmatic development (70%) and analytics (30%), ensuring that all interventions are evidence-based and grounded in an understanding of social determinants of health. We expect you to:

• Contribute to program development by employing culturally informed, evidence-based interventions that address social service needs and advance health equity goals that address chronic disease conditions and other health needs of a diverse and underserved population.
• Provide technical assistance to community health worker navigators, external partners, and act as a subject matter expert in programmatic implementation to address chronic case needs among populations that are marginalized and disproportionately affected by chronic disease conditions.
• Work with stakeholders and community partners to prepare assessments, analyze the data to identify key health issues in the community and share findings with relevant internal and external audiences.
• Organize and convene community partners and advocates to support equitable health outcomes, fostering partnerships that promote education, outreach, and health equity in public health.
• Assist with engagement of the development of health equity curriculum, health education, promotion, and outreach on a variety of public health topics that advance health equity.
• Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and written communications, with occasional travel (up to 25%) for conferences, meetings, and relationship-building activities.

This position works remotely; however, some travel within the southeast region may be required. Candidates in the Southeast region are preferred. Our requirements for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in public and/or population health, health policy and/or health promotion, or healthcare preferred. Equivalent years of experience and education may also be considered.
• Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in health equity programming and analytics, with expertise in public health and the social and economic factors affecting community health.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and the role of community-based organizations (CBOs) in advancing health equity.
• Proficiency in social and behavioral models, community assessment tools, program planning, evaluation, data collection, and analysis to support stakeholder decision-making and promote equitable outcomes.
• Knowledge of measures and analytic approaches used to identify challenges and track improvements in equitable care.
• Knowledge of the challenges with the data and data collections systems for race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, geography, disability, or preferred language.
• Requires superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to incorporate guiding principles of quality improvement and health equity within scope of work.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships.
• High level of computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.), to include using social media platforms and website. This position will require significant computer use.
• Must be able to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work well in team situations, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Why Constellation Quality Health? We offer a competitive salary and a flexible, supportive hybrid work environment. Equal opportunity employer of protected veterans Equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job