Owosso, Michigan
QI Coordinator Job Opening in Owosso, Michigan - JOB SUMMARY:
Under the leadership of the Director of Performance Improvement, plans, conducts, and supports activities involving quality improvement. Compiles, analyzes and evaluates data using investigative, statistical methods, benchmark data, or other comparative measures. Participates on teams related to quality improvement activities. Supports and assists the Director by participating in the development, education and maintenance of the quality improvement program.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATION : Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years experience working in a healthcare setting. Preferred: Two years experience in healthcare quality improvement, clinical documentation or case management; experience with data collection techniques; interpretation of accreditation and certification requirements and quality improvement practices and procedures; and prior experience with statistical methods. Must be proficient at working with computers including basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs chart abstraction for selected measures related to the CMS/Joint Commission Core Measures and others as assigned. Maintains abstraction accuracy of at least 85% as validated by internal and external audits.
Collects data for other selected hospital quality initiatives including but not limited to: Keystone initiatives, Crimson and Leapfrog.
Collects data for measures related to Pay for Performance and Value Based Purchasing initiatives.
Conducts chart review for other indicators such as medical, surgical, maternal or fetal complications, mortalities, readmissions, bariatric complications and as requested.
Analyzes data for trends and improvement opportunities.
Creates reports and presentations of data in appropriate formats for individual and audience presentations.
Presents quality data at assigned medical staff department meetings, including recommendations for improvement and facilitation of group discussion.
Supports the peer review and credentialing process by completing clinical pertinence reviews; completion of initial peer review screening; preparation of peer review documents and coordination of the medical staff peer review process.
Creates and distributes reports to management and administration in a timely manner. This may include special reports for the Board PI and Medical Executive committees.
Acts as system administrator for assigned software programs.
Performs chart reviews when requested to assist the Director and other leaders in identifying quality of care, high risk issues.
Participates in various hospital committees and teams as assigned.
Researches literature to support quality improvement and patient safety activities. Maintains current knowledge of quality initiatives and pending changes required from regulatory bodies or other external agencies.
Works collaboratively with other departments to achieve quality improvement goals.
Under the direction and/or consultation with the Director acts as a resource to MH Departments for quality improvement issues.
Prepares and presents educational information and/or tools related to quality as indicated.
Ensures that the use and retention of quality improvement and peer review information meets established policies.
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards of behavior, policies, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan and the code of ethical behavior.
Enhances personal growth through participation in internal and external education programs.
Performs other related duties as required or requested.
Job Type: Part-time
Required education:
Associate
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