Quality assurance specialist Jobs in Lincoln, NE

Molina's Quality Improvement function oversees, plans, and implements new and existing healthcare quality improvement initiatives and education programs; ensures maintenance of programs for members in accordance with prescribed quality standards; conducts data collection, reporting and monitoring for key performance measurement activities; and provides direction and implementation of NCQA accreditation surveys and federal / state QI compliance activities.

• KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

The Specialist, Quality Interventions / QI Compliance contributes to one or more of these quality improvement functions : Quality Interventions and Quality Improvement Compliance.

• Implements key quality strategies, which may include initiation and management of provider, member and / or community interventions (e.g., removing barriers to care); preparation for Quality Improvement Compliance surveys; and other federal and state required quality activities.
• Monitors and ensures that key quality activities are completed on time and accurately to present results to key departmental management and other Molina departments as needed.
• Writes narrative reports to interpret regulatory specifications, explain programs and results of programs, and document findings and limitations of department interventions.
• Creates, manages, and / or compiles the required documentation to maintain critical quality improvement functions.
• Leads quality improvement activities, meetings, and discussions with and between other departments within the organization.
• Evaluates project / program activities and results to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Surfaces to Manager and Director any gaps in processes that may require remediation.
• Other tasks, duties, projects, and programs as assigned.
• JOB QUALIFICATIONS
• Required Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Required Experience
• Min. 3 years' experience in healthcare with 1 year experience in health plan quality improvement, managed care, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated solid business writing experience.
• Operational knowledge and experience with Excel and Visio (flow chart equivalent).
• Preferred Education

Preferred field : Clinical Quality, Public Health or Healthcare.

• Preferred Experience

1 year of experience in Medicare and in Medicaid.

• Preferred License, Certification, Association
• Certified Professional in Health Quality (CPHQ)
• Certified HEDIS Compliance Auditor (CHCA)

To all current Molina employees : If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M / F / D / V.

Pay Range : $21.82 - $42.55 / HOURLY

• Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and / or skill level.