Sr. Program Development Manager, Data Solutions, Informaticist

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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Program Development Manager, Data Solutions, Informaticist in our Clinical Research Services department! This position is home-based.

This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing and validating quality measures used in national accountability programs and the organizations suite of quality programs: including Get With The Guidelines: Stroke, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Resuscitation and Coronary Artery Disease; ambulatory quality initiatives, special disease-focused initiatives (such as: aortic stenosis, cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic health, cardiogenic shock), certification programs, and EMS Mission: Lifeline. Additional responsibilities include supporting advanced data analytics related to measures (i.e. preparing reports and coordinating feasibility, reliability, and validity testing with internal statisticians) and developing and maintaining standardized documentation for program measures, including Clinical Quality Language specifications, value set and data element databases.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

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• In collaboration with volunteers and staff (measures, research, programs, and Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) staff) operationalize quality measure concepts and evidence into detailed digital quality measure specifications for implementation in national accountability programs and the organization’s quality programs.
• Responsible for drafting Clinical Quality Language specifications.
• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of digital quality measures.
• Provide strategic and technical expertise related to digital quality measures.
• Create and maintain standardized documentation for measures used in the organization’s quality programs, including documentation of relevant value sets and data elements.
• Evaluate and development an internal structure and process for consideration and development of new codes to improve digital collection of diagnosis, treatment, or tests relevant to heart and stroke conditions.
• Analyze existing program measures to identify potentially unnecessary variance and gaps in measures.
• Assist in monitoring relevant national digital measurement programs and partners such as the Health Level Seven; Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS): Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program (HIQR); Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology; as well as The Joint Commission; Million Hearts; etc. for changes that may impact measures or programs.
• Coordinate with other staff to communicate changes in national programs and impact to volunteer workgroups and other staff members.
• Create ad-hoc data reports and visualizations to support measure development and testing using raw data sets.
• Conduct feasibility, reliability, and validity testing of digital quality measures to support endorsement efforts and potential use in payment programs.

• Master's in Informatics or equivalent work experience. 
• 5 years of experience with clinical performance and quality measure development, testing, implementation and/or endorsement. This must include one of the following:
• Experience with quality measure development standards, such as Quality Data Model (QDM), Clinical Quality Language (CQL), HL7, Fast Health Interoperability Resources (FHIR)

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• Experience drafting or testing measures with Measure Authoring Tool (MAT), Measure Authoring Development integrated Environment (MADiE), Bonnie, Cypress, or NCQA Test Deck
• Familiarity with the broader healthcare quality measurement environment and related organizations.

• Detail-oriented with data analysis experience and commitment to accuracy when writing.

• Excellent writing and oral presentation skills to communicate with external stakeholders, volunteers, and team members orally and in writing, and represent the organization in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to design, analyze, and report on projects.
• Effective time management skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel 15% local and overnight stay.

Preferred Skills:

• Health IT related knowledge/skills such as electronic medical records, medical coding and/or standard nomenclatures, such as SNOMED, ICDCM, CPT, LOINC and RXNORM
• Advanced skills in data analysis, including the ability to lead measure testing (reliability and validity) projects using
• Familiarity with the Partnership for Quality Measurement (PQM) measure submission and the endorsement process
• Experience working with committees and volunteers - Represent quality measure development research teams in areas of expertise on calls with measure stewards and other stakeholders; ensure clear documentation and communication of action items for the broader team and tracking to completion
• Ability to mentor/teach measure authoring and testing skills and the quality measurement lifecycle
• Clearly communicate with external stakeholders, volunteers, and team members orally and in writing and represent the organization in a professional manner

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to design, analyze, and report on projects

• Ability to mentor/teach measure authoring and testing skills and the quality measurement lifecycle
• Ability to identify risks to projects and timelines.
• Effective time management skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing.

The expected pay range will be $100,000 to $120,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
  
  
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs;  eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position. 
  
  
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
  
  
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  
  
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
  
  
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

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