What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Improvement Facilitator II position at Inland Empire Health Plan?
Overview
What you can expect!
Find joy in serving others with IEHP! We welcome you to join us in “healing and inspiring the human spirit” and to pivot from a “job” opportunity to an authentic experience!
Under the direction of management, and with minimal supervision, the Quality Improvement (QI) Facilitator II works closely with front line leaders, external partners, and organizational teams to plan, organize, facilitate, and lead quality improvement projects. The QI Facilitator II has a strong understanding of IEHP’s strategic priorities and organizational goals and supports these goals through the development and implementation of QI program activities. The QI Facilitator II will skillfully use techniques of system design, project management, continuous quality improvement (e.g., brainstorming, cause and effect analysis, root cause analysis), outcomes measurements, and data analysis to support the development, implementation, and oversight of QI programs.
Commitment to Quality: The IEHP Team is committed to incorporate IEHP’s Quality Program goals including, but not limited to, HEDIS, CAHPS, and NCQA Accreditation.
Additional Benefits
Perks
IEHP is not only committed to healing and inspiring the human spirit of our Members; we also aim to match our Team Members with the same energy by providing prime benefits and more.
- CalPERS retirement
- 457(b) option with a contribution match
- Generous paid time off- vacation, holidays, sick
- State of the art fitness center on-site
- Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision
- Paid life insurance for employees with additional options
- Short-term, and long-term disability options
- Pet care insurance
- Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare
- Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance
- Career advancement opportunities and professional development
- Competitive salary with annual merit increase
- Team bonus opportunities
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the facilitation for all levels of IEHP staff, hospital teams, and workgroups in the development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives related to successes in reaching established goals.2. Oversee and monitor the development, implementation, and outcomes of quality improvement programs. 3. Prepare and present regulatory and committee, and other reports summarizing QI initiatives and the success and/or progress in reaching established goals.4. Apply and teach standardized QI concepts and techniques to achieve established quality goals for both internally and externally developed quality improvement programs. 5. Lead and support ongoing development of shared organizational and external stakeholders’ quality improvement infrastructure including system design, identification of organizational QI initiatives, tracking of project evaluations/studies, tools, and resources for project monitoring.6. As a subject matter expert, assess and identify quality gaps and opportunities, facilitates quality improvement initiatives within the organization, and ensures timely project completion and expected outcomes.7. Translate data into meaningful information, draws conclusions, and relates findings to industry standards. Provides recommendations to departmental stakeholders and QI Leadership Team regarding performance gaps, program implementation, and performance outcomes in order to maintain an effective QI Program.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Minimum of four (4) years demonstrated experience, at a professional level, in process/project management including participation in quality improvement projects or operations.
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution required,
- Preferably in Public Health, Health Administration, Public Administration, or other healthcare related focus from an accredited institution.
Key Qualifications
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, with an emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to interact effectively. Ability to successfully apply facilitation techniques to quality improvement project teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Possesses problem solving, conflict management, and team building skills in order to ensure a productive work environment and achievement of quality goals.
- Skilled in reading and interpreting data.
- Working knowledge of:
- Healthcare quality performance and measurement sets including CMS quality withhold, Managed Care Accountability Set, NCQA Quality Improvement Standards and HEDIS
- Project management techniques, tools of continuous improvement, and work process redesign
- Standard coding sets as they are used in quality measurement including ICD-10, CPT, CPT Category II, HCPCS, LOINC, NDC.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Certified Professional of Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or other recognized quality improvement certificate preferred.
Start your journey towards a thriving future with IEHP and apply TODAY!
Work Model Location
This position is on a hybrid work schedule. (Mon & Fri - remote, Tues - Thurs onsite in Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
Pay Range
USD $43.87 - USD $58.13 /Hr.Salary : $44 - $58
