Quality Assurance Risk Management Coordinator - Torrance State Hospital
Quality Assurance Risk Management Coordinator - Torrance State Hospital
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity that utilizes your analytical and administrative skills to optimize care servicesDo you like ensuring both efficiency and quality are maximizedThe Department of Human Services (DHS) Torrance State Hospital is seeking a Quality Assurance Risk Management Coordinator. If you have a strong passion for improving mental health services and want to make a difference in the lives of consumers then we encourage you to submit your application today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Quality Assurance Risk Management Coordinator you will supervise the Medical Records Department (MRD) and apply working knowledge of psychiatric hospital management to oversee various treatment programs offered at Torrance State Hospital. You will monitor chart reviews analyze risk management database entries and assess the efficiency of the MRD. You will also maintain the statewide mortality database identify clinical and administrative deficiencies and implement safety patient care and treatment improvements. This role requires strong organizational skills and effective communication tocollaborate with managers concerning compliance withhospital quality assurance and performance standards as well as the ability to take positive action that ensurespotential adverse impact issues are addressed. In addition you will supervise the Medical Records Department Director and the Quality Assurance Risk Management Specialist whilecoordinating the Root Cause Analysis Failure Mode and Effect Analysis teams.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday - Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as a Quality Assurance/Risk Management Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration);or
- Three years of professional experience as a member of a multiple disciplinary treatment team in a public or private health care facility and a bachelors degree;or
- Three years of clinical experience in a human services agency including two years of administrative evaluative consultative or supervisory work in a health care program; and a bachelors degree with major course work in social work nursing health care administration behavioral sciences or a related field;or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelink and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will requirea medical examination.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including but not limited to PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents willnotbe reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
