Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Limited Term, Full-Time appointment to the Associate Governmental Program Analyst in the Standards Compliance Department. May also consider a highly qualified Staff Services Analyst. Positions filled as limited term may be extended up to 24 months and/or become permanent.

The Quality Improvement (QI) Data Specialist conducts analytical assessments on performance improvement audit data for Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, Nutrition Services, Rehabilitation Therapy, Social Work, and other various departments; develops graphs and statistical data for measuring improvement; monitors and tracks  data reports for the QI Team leaders and Quality Council; determine root cause by utilizing the 5 Why’s, Fishbone Diagram, or other RCA modality for determining contributing factors; reviews PLATO performance improvement audit data, analyzes data, and recommends QI project for low compliance audits; and reviews Risk Management reports to determine trending patterns.

The QI Data Specialist shall be experienced in utilizing databases to develop comprehensive, statistical, and aggregate data reports; shall understand the principles of the QI cycle; is expected to maintain confidentiality, privacy, and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personal Information (PI); maintain a professional appearance and demeanor; possess excellent oral and written communication skills; have excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-task and work well under pressure; ability to work positively with all levels  of management, supervisors, and staff; comply with hospital policies and procedures; and report to work on time.

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All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from  [email protected] . It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

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Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.  

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # 484353  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.  Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.  Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.   Please submit only one application.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Highly desirable qualifications include:

Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe.

The AGPA must possess the following:

KNOWLEDGE : Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, management, and supportive staff services such as budgeting, personnel, and management analysis; government functions and organization; and methods and techniques of effective conference leadership.

ABILITY TO: Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing; consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas; gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work; coordinate the work of others, act as a team or conference leader; and appear before legislative and other committees.

Benefits

Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Associate Govermental Program Analyst and Staff Services Analyst  classification. 

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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