What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Quality Improvement position at CareSTL Health?
POSITION TITLE: Director of Quality Improvement
REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
CareSTL Health is seeking a Director of Quality Improvement. The Director of Quality Improvement provides leadership for quality assurance and improvement in the aspects of assessing, measuring and improving processes with regards to patient care or organizational functions coordinate QA/QI committees and quality initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following information is considered the definition of essential functions but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The Director of Quality Improvement and Health Informatics may be reassigned duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other staffing reasons. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide coordination for Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement committee meetings including patient safety and quality committee and emergency preparedness committee.
- Data Mining and Data Analysis of Electronic Health Records, DRVS etc. Gathers, prepares, arranges, analyzes and displays quality assurance and improvement data in a meaningful way and useful format for those who must analyze and use the data assuring data is accurate and able to discern any quality concerns or practice patterns or to pinpoint areas for process improvement.
- Communicates and follows-up regularly with health center leaders to identify data & information needs as well as provide resources to requesting Officers and Key Staff.
- Act as liaison for CareSTL Health and Other business or purchasers of health care services who might request documentation of quality care and professional practices.
- Submits quality reports as needed to the CEO, CMO ,Governing board and other appropriate persons and conducts Utilization Review and Patient Care Evaluation and assists with preparation for regulatory/accreditation surveys.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Conducts clinical monitoring, health information reviews and ongoing patient care monitoring.
- Monitor and complete pay for performance reports for the health insurance plans.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business discipline or healthcare-related field (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree in IT Software Applications.
- Bachelor’s of Nursing or Advance Degree (Preferred)
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of Supervisory Experience working in all aspects of ambulatory health care. (Required)
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare quality/performance improvement (Required)
- Experience with quality management/performance excellence systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, Baldrige National Quality Program (Preferred)
- Clinical Care Experience in outpatient or in patient setting (Preferred)
Additional Information:
- Clinic hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- Full benefits package.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
*We believe that health care is right and not a privilege. At CARESTL HEALTH we are an equal opportunity employer healthcare center. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, national origin, and religion, veteran, or disability status.*
