Quality Strategist

About the role

The quality and safety team at Sanford Health is seeking two Quality Strategist roles. These positions will focus on compliance with federal quality programs, data validation, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate performance and recommend strategies for improvement
• Prepare the organization for future program success
• Maintain knowledge on healthcare quality measurement trends and changes
• Review regulatory changes and prepare for compliance
• Compile and analyze information from various sources
• Decrease risk of human error with data submissions or workflows
• Communicate data into information for various audiences
• Identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement
• Lead or facilitate enterprise projects
• Build strong relationships with key partners
• Represent Sanford through work with external vendors, agencies, and partners
• Clarify regulatory requirements, coordinate data exchange, submit formal comments, and partner on improvement projects
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the electronic health record and data flow

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of five years' experience in operational process improvement, clinical, data analytics, or related field
• Certification in a clinical specialty, quality, process improvement, or data analytics preferred
• If a licensed RN, current unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing and/or multistate licensure in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state
• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications

Qualifications

• Familiarity with healthcare systems, practice, and utilization patterns
• Familiarity with billing, coding, and healthcare reimbursement
• Ability to collect and organize detailed information
• Able to deal effectively with frontline staff, providers, leadership, and regulatory agencies

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package.

Pay

$34.50 - $57.00 per hour

Schedule

Full time, Day Shift, 40.00 weekly hours