Quality Coordinator

Job Summary

Under general supervision, and according to general policies and procedures, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring the core measure process. You will facilitate to completion and sustainment PI projects, small working groups, and projects to improve the quality of care and value for our patients. These projects and working groups are interdisciplinary in nature. You will identify opportunities for improvement based on evidence-based practices, regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, and monitoring of high-risk, high-volume, and/or problem-prone processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare and clinical experience required.
• Minimum 3 years current experience in quality, risk management or related clinical experience within the acute care hospitals setting required.
• Familiarity with medical record coding and abstracting processes preferred.
• Expert knowledge of quality data analysis and reporting methodology pertinent to quality improvement.
• Superior understanding of core measures – concurrent review and abstraction.
• Directly related Performance Improvement (PI) experience and knowledge of PI methodologies.
• Superior project management skills, able to lead a project from beginning to end and sustain the gains.
• Knowledge and prior execution of regulatory standards through the tracer methodology and other regulatory readiness tools and techniques.
• Experience with clinical databases and data management systems such as Meditech, COMET, CHOIS etc. preferred or must have ability to be trained within 90 days.
• Superior computer skills with in-depth knowledge, experience to operate word processing, databases, graphics, and excel spreadsheets in order to generate reports and information.
• Superior, communication, telephone, and interpersonal skills to interact effectively and positively with people.
• Ability to use statistics/analysis to evaluate and interpret data, summarize results and make recommendations.
• Knowledgeable in regulatory standards and compliance.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy laws.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise judgment, follow instructions and maintain a high level of professional conduct.
• Recognition and proper security of sensitive, confidential and legal issues essential.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Riverside Community Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Pay & Schedule

The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Hourly Wage Estimate: $44.25 - $61.95 / hour.

Benefits

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About the Role

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.