Quality Improvement Specialist

Full Time
Surprise, AZ 85378
Posted
Job description

Provides ongoing assessment of performance, analyzes clinical outcome data, and identifies performance improvement opportunities or trends. Conducts high level assessments, gathers information and collaborates with the appropriate process owner(s) to identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Supports development of annual quality plans with process owners.
  • Collaborates with appropriate staff to ensure that identified opportunities for enhancement are implemented, monitored and completed.
  • Participates on improvement teams, guiding/coaching them on the system defined improvement process.
  • Works with various departments to support complete activities associated with Quality Management.
  • Uses focused chart audits to identify quality concerns and recommends actions to improve the quality of care and services.
  • Assists with preparation, coordination and presentation of any Quality Improvement training.
  • Completes quality related data entry, analysis and reporting
  • Completes Incident/Accident database reporting
  • Manages the online policy, procedure and forms database
  • Assists in response to Quality of Care Concerns
  • Gathers information and collaborates with the appropriate process owner(s) to identify opportunities for improvement in order to address any quality-of-care concerns
  • Responsible for updating the contract database and the contract review cycle

COMPETENCIES:

  • Business Acumen
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Problem Solving/Analysis
  • Financial Management
  • Customer/Client Focus
  • Time Management
  • Performance Management
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Communication Proficiency (written and oral)
  • Personal Effectiveness/Credibility/Integrity

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a hospital setting. This role routinely requires interaction with patients, documentation, and utilization of standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another; must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinions.

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips. Must be able to address and prioritize multiple task demands within established time frames

TRAVEL:

This position requires minimal travel.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or health-related field- Preferred

The education or experience background must also include demonstrated ability to write reports, read, comprehend and interpret complex written material, speak effectively and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

  • Knowledge and understanding of the concepts of Continuous Process Improvement and related regulatory requirements.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to create spreadsheets and graphics.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Thorough knowledge of the hospital environment of care programs; TJC standards; NFPA Life Safety Codes and all other federal, state and local regulatory compliance programs observed by health care organizations.

Understand, interpret and apply, rules, regulations and standards to the specific needs of the hospital; analyze and identify problems and recommend sound solutions for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the environment of care and safety programs; effectively communicate ideas and information both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; develop training and informational materials and activities to promote the environment of care and safety programs; plan and conducts formal and informal training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Psychiatry

Physical setting:

  • Hospital

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

offroadmanagementgroup.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, offroadmanagementgroup.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, offroadmanagementgroup.com is the ideal place to find your next job.

Intrested in this job?

Related Jobs

All Related Listed jobs