Population Health Analyst-Arcata- Closes 11/6/2026
United Indian Health SePopulation Health Analyst-Arcata- Closes 11/6/2026
SUMMARY:
The Population Health Analyst drives quality and population health outcomes by leveraging Epic and other data analytics tools to analyze health data, identify care gaps, and prioritize opportunities for targeted outreach, preventive services, chronic disease management, and timely follow-up
In working with providers, care teams, and community agencies, this role guides and supports high-touch, data-informed interventions that strengthen client relationships, improve clinical quality metrics, reduce care gaps, and advance equitable care for underserved and high-risk populations.
The Analyst also supports organization-wide quality initiatives by assisting with data collection, validation, and reporting to meet regulatory requirements and help with clinical and operational decision-making, while promoting standardized, efficient use of Epic’s built-in reporting and population health capabilities in alignment with organizational data governance practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These essential duties and responsibilities are performed within the context of collaboration, coordination, and team building across quality improvement, clinical, operational, and Tribal Public Health teams, supporting data-driven care delivery and population health improvement.
Level I
- Use multiple data sources to identify clients due for preventive and chronic care services.
- Generate and distribute client outreach lists for screenings, immunizations, and chronic disease follow-up.
- Conduct outreach via mail, telephone, MyChart, and other methods to support preventive care and follow-up services.
- Place orders for screenings in the electronic health record per protocol.
- Schedule appointments for clients with identified care gaps.
- Support care coordination by working with clinical and Tribal Public Health staff.
- Assist with outreach planning and other engagement activities.
- Track completion of outreach activities and update client status in Epic.
- Review and update client health maintenance information to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain tracking logs, spreadsheets, and documentation for population health activities.
- Collaborate with clinic staff to coordinate site-level outreach efforts.
- Monitor basic quality measures using standard reports and notify teams of care gaps.
- Utilize Epic’s native reporting tools (e.g., registries, Reporting Workbench) as primary sources for identifying care gaps and outreach opportunities
- Participate in quality improvement projects and meetings and support follow-up activities.
- Perform basic data analysis to support identification of care gaps and outreach priorities
- Adhere to accreditation, compliance, and organizational standards.
- Deliver services in a culturally responsive manner; participate in cultural training and demonstrate cultural humility when working with American Indian/Alaska Native communities.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Level II:
- Perform all Level I duties with increased independence and accountability.
- Run and customize reports in Epic to better target client populations.
- Analyze care gaps and quality performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Prioritize high-risk or high-need clients for outreach and care coordination activities.
- Partner with care teams to refine outreach workflows and improve patient engagement.
- Track and report on quality measure performance, including progress toward organizational goals.
- Audit and validate data for compliance with established protocols; identify common errors and gaps.
- Collaborate with EHR teams to troubleshoot reporting issues and improve data workflows.
- Support implementation of population health initiatives (e.g., cancer screening, diabetes management programs).
- Identify and report disparities in care and outcomes.
- Develop dashboards and visual reports (e.g., Epic Radar, Excel, or Power BI) to support care teams and leadership decision-making.
- Provide guidance and training to Level I staff on workflows, outreach processes, and reporting tools.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All individuals must demonstrate a commitment to the provision of culturally sensitive counseling services to American Indians.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Educational degrees must be from a US Department of Education accredited school
Level I
- High school diploma or GED required; and at least four (4) years of experience in quality improvement or population health role, or a clinical role with direct client care (e.g., medical assistant); or
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; and at least one (1) year of experience specifically in a population health role.
- Must have experience working in Epic electronic health record system.
- Must have some knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must have some experience with data analysis.
- Knowledge of medical coding is preferred.
Level II
- High school diploma or GED required; and at least six (6) years of experience in quality improvement or population health role, or a clinical role with direct client care (e.g., medical assistant); or
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; and at least two (2) years of experience specifically in a population health role
- At least two (2) years of experience working with the Epic electronic health record system.
- Must have some knowledge of medical terminology.
- Experience with reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Epic Reporting Workbench, SlicerDicer, dashboards) preferred
- Must have at least one (1) year of experience with data analysis.
- Knowledge of medical coding is preferred.
COMPUTER OPERATIONS:
- Demonstrated proficiency with all MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Epic and other internal systems preferred.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, etc.)
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.