Quality Improvement Specialist
US-NM-Albuquerque
Careers (External)
Req #: 48502
Type: Full Time
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Overview: Presbyterian is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist that will play a critical role in Quality performance improvement efforts and is responsible for the implementation and facilitation of facility-wide performance improvement efforts. Responsible for clinical registry performance outcome reporting to assigned clinical specialties. Build and maintain a strong partnership with the abstraction team. Spearhead the development of quality improvement performance audit function processes and tools. Evaluate current performance, implement improvement initiatives and ensure ongoing measurement of clinical outcomes performance and analysis of quality metrics. How you belong matters here. We value our employees' differences and find strength in the diversity of our team and community. At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it - and it starts with our incredible team. From Information Technology to Food Services and beyond, our non-clinical employees make a meaningful impact on the healthcare provided to our patients and members. Why Join Us * Full Time - Exempt: Yes * Job is based Rev Hugh Cooper Admin Center * Work hours: Days * Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits including medical, wellness program, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement and more for FT employees. Responsibilities: * Facilitate the identification of cases for inclusion, work with the vendor partner for acquisition, validation and submission of outcomes data, * Support the data management and quality improvement initiative for assigned functional areas. * Assist with the development and coordination of all core health services data reports. * Assist in designing, running and managing the data review process in order to meet regulatory and operational requirements. * Report outcomes and quality monitoring results to management routinely to ensure timely action can be taken, if needed. * Assist with managing databases, policies and procedures related to assigned areas. * Leverage and use appropriate resources to ensure on time submission of data to CMS and/or other agencies. * Conduct clinical root cause analyses to improve patient care. * Lead and participate in performance initiatives to enable clinical practice reform. * Participate in the development and implementation of evidence-based standards of care. * Provide education and report to providers, frontline staff and other personnel as appropriate for continuous quality improvement. * Collaborate with all system facilities and departments regarding quality reporting and analysis. * Participate in peer review activities which may include medical record review, committee support and correspondence. * Maintain records of work product as required. Qualifications: * Bachelors degree required. * At least 2 year of data management experience, including reporting, project management or quality improvement experience. * Prior direct patient care experience in an acute care hospital. * Strong in-person and virtual presentation skills, able to deliver information in a clear an concise manner. * A high degree of understanding of performance improvement methods, for example PDSA, Six Sigma, Lean, etc. * Highly adept in data analytics. * Highly organized with an eye for detail. * Experience in the development and implementation of evidence-based standards of care. * Record of collaboration especially with other system facilities and departments. * Proficiency with MS Office suite, with strong knowledge of MS Excel and other business informatics tools
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