Quality Improvement Specialist
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
The Quality Improvement Specialist will support the departments various quality assurance functions and implementation of the Institutes Performance Measurement Performance Management and Patient Safety and Risk Management plans under the supervision and direction of the department director.
Responsibilities
1. Under the direction of the Quality Improvement Coordinators reviews medical records to ensure compliance with accreditation and Institute standards.
2. Compiles data from reviews of medical records analyzes the data and identifies potential areas of improvement.
3. Assists the Quality Improvement Coordinators with credentialing (reappointment process) by collecting and entering performance data into the ongoing professional practice evaluation profiles.
4. Participates in various Quality Patient Safety & Professional Affairs (QPSPA) department committees.
5. Participates in weekly communications with team members to discuss the status of deliverables shared issues end-user concerns and upcoming milestones.
6. Participates on department performance improvement projects as directed.
7. Participates on work projects that support departmental objectives as assigned by the department director.
8. Assists with Employee Health Hotline duties and responsibilities as needed.
9. Maintains professional growth and development in the field of patient safety quality and performance improvement.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse with active Maryland Licensure.
Certification in Healthcare Quality or related certification preferred.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience auditing clinical programs medical records and/or providing quality improvement support/oversight in a clinical setting preferred.
Minimum pay range
Maximum pay range
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FDA Regulations
- Data Collection
- Food Safety Experience
- ISO 9001
- Mobile Devices
- Root cause Analysis
- Quality Systems
- OSHA
- Food Processing
- Quality Management
- cGMP
About Company
Kennedy Krieger Institute improves the lives of children and adults with special health challenges through interdisciplinary hospital services and outpatient, community, education and research programs.
