QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST (Community Family Clinic) Idaho Falls

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with key Community Family Clinic (CFC) staff to assist in implementing and managing Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Plan targeting improved patient care, integration of services and the enhancement of the patient experience of care
• Collect, analyze and report on data to assess the quality and appropriateness of care and treatment of patients and to provide oversight in the allocation and utilization of program resources
• Work with CFC leadership on the implementation and management of the Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) operations, including program grant reporting and survey requirements
• Work with CFC leadership to direct PCMH and accreditation operational activities to reach and maintain goals
• Monitor medical & behavioral health programs to ensure compliance/effectiveness with regulatory standards, policies and procedures
• Oversee all aspects of the Uniform Data System (UDS) including Database upkeep, software updates, reports and submissions
• Track and report on PCMH, quality and accreditation standard policies and regulations
• Integrate and interface with other programs and organizations
• Observe compliance with Meaningful use program including working with IT and meeting measurement thresholds that range from recording patient information as structured data to exchanging summary care records
• Champion the improvement of effective and efficient operations throughout CFC sites
• Work closely with Clinic Administrator, Medical Director, and management staff to ensure staff are appropriately trained and empowered to provide outstanding patient care consistent with PCMH
• Participate in ongoing trainings and professional development opportunities

Required Physical Demands

• Is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Reach with hands and arms
• Grasping/holding
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

BENEFITS

• Health Benefits: Medical benefits, Dental benefits, Vision benefits
• Financial Well-Being: Basic Life Insurance with Accidental death & dismemberment, Supplemental Voluntary Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care), 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)
• Voluntary Benefit Options: Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Legal Ease, Norton Life Lock, Verizon Discount Plan
• Work/Life Balance (Regular Full Time): Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO), Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 10 free sessions per each topic/situation
• Educational leave: Up to 5 hours per week to utilize towards education, upon approval and eligibility