Quality Improvement Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Main 499 - Floresville, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

QA - Quality Control

Description

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Quality Improvement, the Quality Improvement Specialist performs multiple clerical and analytical functions that impact regulatory compliance. With a focus on detail and accuracy, the QI Specialist will assist with data collection, documentation, tracking, communication, abstracting and support in all areas of the CMMC Quality Department. This includes providing specific registrar support for the Trauma / Stroke program and assisting with Patient Advocacy.

General Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with all employees to carry out the goals and objectives of Connally Memorial Medical Center, according to the established policies and procedures and current initiatives.
• Accurately collects and collates data from a variety of sources such as clinical data from the EMR and other sources as needed for Quality Incentive Programs and other quality measures.
• Assists in gathering and recording data into excel or other designated formats for reporting to regulatory agencies and quality incentive programs.
• Works closely with on-site performance improvement teams to design, implement, and monitor quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists with completion of continuous improvement initiatives and projects
• Supports communication with all employees on quality issues.
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent and / or as assigned by Director of Quality Improvement. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Trauma / Stroke Registrar Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Advocate Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Trauma Certifications & Education

Stroke Education and Competency Check-off

Provided by the Trauma / Stroke RN Coordinator.

Patient Advocate Education and Competency Check-off

Provided by the Director of Quality Improvement.

Experience

Hospital clerical experience preferred.

Patient care experience preferred (Patient Care Tech, Nurses Aide).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities