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Job Description This position is open to All Applicants. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a Research Analyst 3 What You Will Be Doing: Collect, analyze, and interpret healthcare quality, patient care, and operational data to support decision-making, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance with state and federal reporting requirements. Develop and maintain data collection systems, databases, and reporting processes that provide reliable and actionable information for hospital leadership, committees, and external stakeholders.

Conduct research studies, statistical analyses, and benchmarking activities to identify trends, evaluate performance, and support continuous quality improvement efforts. Consult with managers, departments, and quality improvement teams to define information needs, interpret findings, and develop data-driven solutions to operational and clinical challenges. Prepare and present reports, monitor reporting requirements and vendor compliance, and support regulatory submissions to agencies such as CMS and The Joint Commission.

Our Organization, Mission, and Culture: The Alaska Psychiatric Institute mission is to: Provide compassionate healthcare to support Alaskans in living their best possible lives. The Alaska Psychiatric Institute vision is: An Alaska where everyone receives the care they need when they need it without judgement. Our division values are: Integrity Dignity Excellence Accountability Safety If you are someone that embraces these values and want to assist in the mission of API, we encourage you to apply today.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team: Joining the API team offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Alaskans receiving behavioral health services while supporting quality and patient safety initiatives across the hospital. This position provides exposure to healthcare research, data analytics, performance improvement, and regulatory reporting, offering valuable professional growth and career development opportunities. Team members collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders on projects that directly influence patient care and organizational performance.

The role offers a dynamic work environment where analytical skills and innovative thinking are highly valued. Employees are part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving behavioral healthcare for Alaska's communities. The Working Environment You Can Expect: The selected candidate will work in an environment that is fast paced, busy and challenging at times, but embraces collaboration through working closely with supervisors, managers, and personnel to assist in providing services to Alaska Psychiatric Institute.

This position is located at 3700 Piper Street in the U-MED district of east Anchorage which offers several maintained walking trails, parks and nearby lakes. This area is filled with several restaurants, shopping stores, and has easy access to public transportation. Who We Are Looking For: We are looking for a candidate with the following competencies: Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.

Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. A cover letter is NOT required for this position.

Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. To view the general description and example of duties, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/891880?keywords=research%20analyst&pagetype=classSpecifications Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations

Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work.

Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules. equivalent to those typically gained by: Education and/or progressively responsible professional experience which included investigative research or statistical analysis.

Special Note: "Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. "Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. "Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction.

It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. "Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility. "Professional experience" means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.

Additional Required Information At the time of application are requested to submit: College transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications). These can be attached to your application at the time of submission. At time of interview applicant must submit: List of three (3) professional references, including daytime phone numbers, two (2) of which are from a current or former supervisor.

Copies of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of professional reference, if available. Must successfully pass a criminal history background check and maintain eligibility to work in a secure psychiatric hospital environment. Must be able to work with confidential patient, quality, and operational data in accordance with HIPAA and applicable State of Alaska requirements.

Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, and have experience working with databases, data analysis, and reporting systems. May be required to attend meetings, trainings, or conferences within Anchorage. Please read the information below carefully.

This applies to your application submission. If selected for the position and prior to hire, applicant will be asked to: 1. Submit to fingerprinting and background check screening.

2. Provide proof of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR), and Varicella Immunizations. 3.

Provide proof of Hepatitis B (immunity or declination statement) 4. Provide annual Influenza vaccination or a signed declination statement. 5.

Proof of Tuberculosis screening within past 12 months. BACKGROUND CHECK The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a state and FBI fingerprint-based background check. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.

EDUCATION To verify education being used to meet the required minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application.

(Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview, or if/when requested prior to scheduling an interview. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable.

If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. WORK EXPERIENCE When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying. If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position.

This is required as there are minimum qualifications that require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed. LEGAL EMPLOYMENT The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States.

It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role of an employer sponsor. NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.

Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships. MULTIPLE VACANCIES This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy.

The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies. RECRUITMENT SCOPE This position is open to All Applicants.

APPLICATION NOTICE You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/

NOTICE Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

EEO STATEMENT The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O.

Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. Contact Information WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area.

Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov. For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Name: Christine Winn Title: QAPI Director Phone: 907-269-7100 Email: christine.winn@alaska.gov