Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator

Join Our Team at Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc.

Were looking for a Clinical QA Coordinator who is passionate about improving healthcare quality supporting clinical excellence and ensuring compliance with quality standards across our organization.

This role plays an important part in strengthening patient care through quality improvement initiatives chart audits peer review coordination and collaboration with clinical teams. If you are detail-oriented organized and enjoy working on projects that improve patient outcomes and operational excellence wed love to have you join our team.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Under the direction of the Director of Quality Improvement the Quality Assurance Coordinatorassiststo plandesignimplement andmaintaina comprehensive quality improvement (QI) program.Assistsin educatingnew staffabout QI systems and requirements.
• Meets with internal and external audiences toidentifyand problemsolve QI issues.
• Monitors/auditsclinical team efforts to ensure compliance with internal and external QI standards. Reviews medical records and other documentation to ensure quality care.Helps toprepareQI reports.
• Coordinate peer reviewprocess
• Pull specific charts for peer reviews to be completed
• Send out specific paperwork needed to supervisors orpeerreview reviewees for peer reviews and forms to be used for yearly evaluation.
• Track and communicate with providers on chart reviews.
• Chart reviews and group review sessions for Rural Training Trackresidents
• Support risk auditor by reviewing reports for accuracy and staff retraining as needed
• Coordinates the effort to gather data and prepare reports to meet the requirements ofHRSA AAAHCand other regulatory/accrediting agencies as directed by the Director of Quality Improvement
• Evaluates variance and other data toidentifyQI opportunities
• Adheres to organizational and departmental policies procedures andestablishedbest practices
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient centered care
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors degreein nursing(RN MA)or allied health field with at least two years of experience inappropriate field(public health quality assurance/quality improvement health administration or other health related field)
• 2 years Quality Improvement experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects from start to finish.
• High degree of accuracy ability to prioritizeworkand manage time.
• Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude when communicating with staff at all levels.
• Ability to teach others andmaintaina positive attitude.
• Ability to interpret data to improve patient experience.
• Ability to develop computerized presentations.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma desired.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate level use of Microsoft Office WordExceland Outlook.
• Knowledge of the Patient Centered Medical Home model quality improvementprinciplesandmethodology.

Location & type of job: This job is a full-time onsite joblocatedinAlamosa orLa Junta isrequiredthroughout the various regions/clinics.

Why Join Valley-Wide

Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc. is dedicated to creating a patient-centered supportive environment for both employees and the communities we serve.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
• Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
• Employer-paid Basic Life LTD STD
• Retirement Match
• Health Dental Vision Insurance HRA FSA DCA Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave

For more information and to apply visit our website: Valley-Wide Careers

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race color religion national origin sex age disability or any other status protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity with hiring decisions based on job-related factors.

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