Responsibilities

Artificial Intelligence; Advanced Technology; The very best in patient care. With decades of expertise, RadNet is Leading Radiology Forward. With dynamic cross-training and advancement opportunities in a team-focused environment, the core of RadNet’s success is its people with the commitment to a better healthcare experience. When you join RadNet as a Director of Quality Assurance & Safety Compliance , you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders- patients, providers, payors, and regulators to achieve the best clinical outcomes.

You Will:

• Supports Senior Vice President of Compliance and Quality Assurance with special projects.
• Monitor, develop and assure compliance with quality assurance programs to reduce risks.
• Works with Regional Managers and medical groups to assure all regulatory standards are met.
• Promotes and supports the company’s vision, mission, and values with integrity.
• Manages team members and management to achieve compliance objectives.
• Remain informed and anticipate potential trends within the company identifying causes and steering management toward a solution of potential compliance issues with integrity while keeping the Senior VP informed.
• Oversees preparation of compliance meeting documents throughout the year
• Effectively utilizes team members ensuring appropriate levels of productivity with collection, evaluation and dissemination of quarterly/ yearly performance data.
• Manages costs and expenses appropriately.
• Updates and develops modality manuals with key committee members continually enhancing current standards and policies.
• Oversees preparing protocols guidelines and procedures to analyze and resolve monitoring of QA plans and practices.
• Works to increase retention and reduce avoidable department turnover.
• Maintains employee morale and satisfaction at levels conducive to maintaining high productivity.
• Sets clear and specific expectations/objectives for employees and departments.
• Monitors and documents performance during performance evaluation periods.
• Ensures that all performance evaluations are completed, conducted, and submitted on time.
• Recognizes and provides coaching, counseling, and discipline as appropriate.
• Provides team members with support and motivation.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s views
• Demonstrates ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Promotes flexibility in staff utilization across teams working with applicable departments.
• Delegate work appropriately and follow through to ensure optimal tracking useable results.
• Provides team members development opportunities as appropriate.
• Displays willingness and ability to make difficult decisions.
• Must have a proven track record of building QA teams, managing the function and direction of the QA teams.
• Create, integrates and implement new protocols, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Displays a professional demeanor under all circumstances.
• Actively promotes RadNet in all interactions with team members, vendors and business contracts.
• Engages in succession planning by identifying and mentoring a future Director of Quality Assurance.

If You Are:

• Exercise sound judgement and an ability to remain professional in all situations.
• You demonstrate effective and professional communication, interpersonal skills and respect with patients, guests & colleagues.
• You have a structured work-approach, understand complex problems and you are able to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

To Ensure Success in This Role, You Must Have:

• Understands how external forces in the healthcare industry affect operations and revenues.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve department and organizational objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communication.
• Ability to share information effectively and provide appropriate direction to team members.
• Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to team members.
• Ability to maintain proactive relationship with referring physicians.
• Knowledge of state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of developing budgets, general computer skills, and Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Demonstrates leadership skills in interactions with peers in senior management.
• Maintains a “team” mentality within Quality Assurance and as a member of senior management.
• A four-year degree in business administration or health care administration is required.
• Six or more years of experience in the radiology service industry and management experience is preferred.
• An understanding of Contracting and experience working with medical groups is required.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.