Quality engineer Jobs in Norman, OK

Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Leads and directs process and overall quality improvement activities that produce better patient care and more efficient operations. Develops programs to review and evaluate patient care and outcomes. Implements strategies and plans for a quality improvement function within the facility in collaboration with the administrative and clinical leaders of the hospital. Tracks and presents results of improvement efforts and ongoing measures of clinical processes to management. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

Position Summary Expanded :

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (The Unity Bill) this position is considered a Safety-sensitive position. Safety-sensitive is defined to include any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. Employees working in safety-sensitive roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.

SUPERVISOR

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily.
• Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.

Job Functions

1) Provide leadership in ongoing development and implementation of a data-based monitoring, tracking and process improvement system that will ensure compliance with the state of Oklahoma requirements for quality management.

2) Ensures review of clinical records regarding diagnosis, treatment and summary of patient's progress. Ensures individual and systemic quality of care. Confers with other practitioners and technical experts in own field of specialization, to broaden knowledge, acquire specific information, or obtain advice or consultation.

3) Implements and integrates quality initiatives and process improvement plans throughout the organization based on data analysis and tracking and monitoring of hospital activities.

4) Assures regulatory compliance within assigned areas of responsibilities and in collaboration with peers. Establishes external networks to facilitate benchmarking and practice excellence. Demonstrates leadership within and outside the facility to promote a model of excellence in practice, education, and administration.

5) Ensures that review of medical records for quality of care issues, compliance with best practices, and potential litigation concerns occurs as needed.

6) Performs other duties as assigned.

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