.Quality Data Payer Specialist - Rensselaer - FT/DAY page is loaded Quality Data Payer Specialist - Rensselaer - FT/DAY Apply locations SPNY - 295 Valley View Blvd Rensselaer time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id 00504404 Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Quality Data Payer Specialist - Rensselaer - FT/DAYUnder the direction of the Director of Quality, coordinates and implements performance analysis and reporting for Senior Leadership, Clinicians and Administrators in support of Quality Improvement Initiatives. Specific focus on optimizing performance contract with multiple payers.Implements data collection and reporting strategies for evaluation of key quality performance initiatives, quality metrics, outcomes evaluation, etc. for quality improvement.Interfaces data from external facilities/organization for reporting purposes; develops and analyzes systems and support tools needed to obtain information or statistics vital to quality improvement efforts.Investigates data quality problems and reporting issues with recommended solutionsDelivers reports and owns various Quality metrics dashboards/scoreboards.Manually and electronically provide EMR data in support of contractual and incentive programs.Collaborates with clinical and IT staff to support defined business requirements.Works with external Business Partners (i.E. Payers, ACO, CMS) to facilitate receipt and delivery of quality data.Analyzes data and prepares data trend reports.Identifies gap areas and coordinates follow-up activity.Maintains consistency and integrity of data collection and storage.Educate/Train Physician and staff on Quality Measure definition and workflow.Bachelor's Degree in Basic Sciences or related field or equivalent work experience.Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible related work experience, including knowledge of payer operations and quality programs, research methods, basic statistics, business intelligence applications, and data analysis. Payer Experience and Ambulatory Quality Experience preferredExcellent analytical abilities and good problem-solving skills, required.Exceptional computer skills required, specifically reporting metricsProficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including strong Excel skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills, requiredClinical/Healthcare experience, preferred.EMR and Billing/Claims familiarity, preferred, EPIC familiarity a plusDetail oriented, excellent follow-upAbility to multi-task in a fast paced environmentMust be service oriented, quick learner, team playerPay Range:$22.40 - $35.84Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary eOur Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation