Outcomes Program Associate BCVI

Outcomes Program Associate BCVI

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits : from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Outcomes Program Associate BCVI reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities :

• Conducts primary and secondary research analysis on assigned quality outcomes initiatives.
• Compiles data on utilization and benchmarks related to cardiovascular disease (as warranted) by working with BCVI West Region hospital departments or other campus partners.
• Conducts literature searches and maintains files on CV research, initiatives and industry benchmarking.
• Keeps current with health care reform and policy impact on quality measurement / performance for cardiovascular disease.
• Assist in outcomes program development.
• Works closely with the departments who are monitoring cardiovascular data such as (but not limited to) : Business Development (i.e. CaseMix, UHC, CompData), Clinical Documentation, Clinical Quality (i.e. Leapfrog, Get with the Guidelines, other quality indicators), Clinical Trials Unit (i.e., databases for the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and American College of Cardiology (ACC)), Emergency Department, Infection Control, Patient Care Services, Physician Practices (i.e. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Physician Quality Reporting (PQRI)), Patient Services (i.e. Patient Satisfaction), Surgical Services, Vascular Surgery (i.e. National Surgery Quality Improvement Program (NSQUIP), other vascular outcomes).

Assist Operations Director to achieve BCVI global goals :

Additional Responsibilities :

AA / EOE.

Required :

Preferred :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit the Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility : Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.