Nathan Garcia
Business Intelligence Specialist Iii @UC San Diego Health
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WORK HISTORY
Business Intelligence Specialist Iii @UC San Diego Health
San Diego, CA, US
Direct system-wide tracking for CMS and NCQA-aligned metrics supporting enterprise quality and patient safety initiatives-Led a Lean Six Sigma workflow redesign that reduced cycle time by 40% and improved KPI turnaround for Tier-4 leadership-Built automated data-validation dashboards improving reporting accuracy by 35% and standardizing HEDIS-like measures-Partnered with analytics, IT, and leadership teams to integrate performance metrics into organizational improvement strategy-Presented trend analyses and improvement recommendations to senior executives, guiding decisions for regulatory readiness and system performance-Direct system-wide tracking for CMS and NCQA metrics, supporting enterprise safety and quality initiatives- Present performance results to Tier-4 leadership, aligning analytics with strategic goals-Involved with the analysis of complex business problems using data to provide insight to decision makers. Identifies and interprets trends and patterns in datasets to locate influences. Develops forecasts, recommendations, and strategic / tactical plans based on business data and market knowledge.
EDUCATION
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Master's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
St.Edward's University
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
SKILLS
ABOUT NATHAN GARCIA
I’m a healthcare quality and performance improvement professional with 5+ years of experience leading data-driven initiatives that enhance safety, regulatory readiness, and operational performance across hospital and managed care settings.At UC San Diego Health, I’ve led enterprise-wide analytics and Lean Six Sigma projects that streamlined workflows, increased data accuracy, and supported senior leadership in advancing CMS and NCQA performance measures. My work integrates data visualization, regulatory compliance, and process optimization to achieve measurable improvements in quality metrics.Certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and ASQ CQIA, I bring a unique combination of scientific, analytical, and leadership expertise developed across hospital, laboratory, and ambulatory environments. I’m passionate about transforming healthcare data into actionable insights that drive better outcomes, safer care, and continuous performance improvement. Areas of Focus: Quality Improvement • Patient Safety • HEDIS & NCQA Accreditation • Process Redesign • Data Analytics (Tableau | Power BI | SQL) • Value-Based Care • Cross-Functional Leadership Career Goal: Advance into a Data Analyst/Business Intelligence Specialist IV role leveraging quality, analytics, and operational excellence to deliver system-wide healthcare improvement.I am a strategic partner with expertise in audit preparation strategy, planning, and due diligence. I have developed and implemented center practices and quality control schedules, enhancing management decision-making and timeliness. I have also hosted several successful audits in collaboration with operational management and divisional leaders, and led over 50 deviation management activities, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and effectiveness checks. I am passionate about ensuring safety and sustained quality of systematic processes and instilling procedural discipline in the teams I work with.
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