Clin Qual Spec W/C Div (MHO)
Company: Beacon Health System
Location: South Bend
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Full-time
615 N. Michigan Street
Undefined
Day
29.17---37.93---46.69
Clinical Quality Specialist:
Reports to the Director of Women and Children's Services. The
Quality Specialist participates in the planning, implementation and
evaluation of quality and safety initiatives for the Women and
Children's Division. The specialist supports the team with the most
current Performance Improvement methods and tolls, including
project management support. This work includes, though is not
limited to, facilitation of Performance Improvement projects and
workshops, management and surveillance of data projects and
workshops, management and surveillance of data for Performance
Improvement opportunities, and preparation of data for presentation
to physicians, reporting agencies, and the clinical teams.
MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
* MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect
with heart.
* VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
* SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on
their team.
Responsibilities
Leads and coordinates assigned projects to improve quality outcomes
throughout the Women's and Children's Division by:
* Collaborating with the Director to identify and drive quality
initiatives that align with corporate goals and strategies, as well
as those required by reporting agencies through the use of
performance improvement tools.
* Performing research to collect, analyze and present data and
information for quality projects.
* Defining, leading and executing multiple quality initiatives
simultaneously.
* Prospectively identifying and escalating potential issues,
barriers/risks or obstacles to initiatives, and developing action
plans to mitigate those risks in order to achieve defined
objectives.
* Demonstrating project control internally through measurement,
assessment, planning and reporting of hey outcome measures.
* Promoting a multidisciplinary approach that integrates quality
and process improvement initiatives.
Maintains and utilizes various database systems by:
* Developing data collection instruments for abstraction of
relevant clinical data from medical records.
* Ensuring the quality of data by adhering to defined definitions
and validating data for accuracy.
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* Defining, leading and executing multiple quality initiatives
simultaneously.
* Prospectively identifying and escalating potential issues,
barriers/risks or obstacles to initiatives, and developing action
plans to mitigate those risks in order to achieve defined
objectives.
* Demonstrating project control internally through measurement,
assessment, planning and reporting of hey outcome measures.
* Promoting a multidisciplinary approach that integrates quality
and process improvement initiatives.
* Maintains and utilizes various database systems by:
* Developing data collection instruments for abstraction of
relevant clinical data from medical records.
* Ensuring the quality of data by adhering to defined definitions
and validating data for accuracy.
* Collecting, analyzing, interpreting and summarizing data in
preparation for presentation to physicians, departmental
leadership, committees, and required agencies.
* Enhances quality outcomes by:
* Serving as a change-agent in efforts for quality/safety
improvement.
* Ensuring compliance of external and internal regulatory
requirements related to designations and accreditation.
* Understand, disseminate and communicate trends in quality and
safety data.
* Promotes a culture of quality and safety throughout the division
and shares relevant information with quality leaders throughout the
organization.
* Promoting a multidisciplinary approach that integrates quality
and process improvement initiatives.
* Maintains and utilizes various database systems by:
* Developing data collection instruments for abstraction of
relevant clinical data from medical records.
* Ensuring the quality of data by adhering to defined definitions
and validating data for accuracy.
* Collecting, analyzing, interpreting and summarizing data in
preparation for presentation to physicians, departmental
leadership, committees, and required agencies.
* Enhances quality outcomes by:
* Serving as a change-agent in efforts for quality/safety
improvement.
* Ensuring compliance of external and internal regulatory
requirements related to designations and accreditation.
* Understand, disseminate and communicate trends in quality and
safety data.
* Promotes a culture of quality and safety throughout the division
and shares relevant information with quality leaders throughout the
organization.
* Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and
contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:
* Maintaining current knowledge of processes, procedures, current
developments in clinical areas and an awareness of governmental and
legal factors.
* Ensuring all projects and quality initiatives are effective in
promoting Beacon's mission, vision, and values.
* Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as
directed.
* ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate complies with the following organizational
requirements:
* Attends and participates in department meetings and is
accountable for all information shared.
* Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department
specific education within established timeframes.
* Completes annual employee health requirements within established
timeframes.
* Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing
throughout fiscal year.
* Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and
compliance.
* Complies with established organization and department
policies.
* Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and
contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:
* Maintaining current knowledge of processes, procedures, current
developments in clinical areas and an awareness of governmental and
legal factors.
* Ensuring all projects and quality initiatives are effective in
promoting Beacon's mission, vision, and values.
* Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as
directed.
* ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate complies with the following organizational
requirements:
* Attends and participates in department meetings and is
accountable for all information shared.
* Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department
specific education within established timeframes.
* Completes annual employee health requirements within established
timeframes.
* Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing
throughout fiscal year.
* Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and
compliance.
* Complies with established organization and department
policies.
* Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as
The Beacon Way:
* Leverage innovation everywhere.
* Cultivate human talent.
* Embrace performance improvement.
* Build greatness through accountability.
* Use information to improve and advance.
* Communicate clearly and continuously.
* Education and Experience
* A Bachelor degree or higher is preferred for this position. Prior
successful experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
Experiences in quality improvement tools, such as Lean, Six Sigma
or TQM, or other comparable performance improvement strategies is
required. Experience in project management is preferred.
* Knowledge & Skills
* Presents in a professional image and demonstrates excellent
interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective
working relationships with internal and external contacts.
* Cultivate human talent.
* Embrace performance improvement.
* Build greatness through accountability.
* Use information to improve and advance.
* Communicate clearly and continuously.
* Education and Experience
* A Bachelor degree or higher is preferred for this position. Prior
successful experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
Experiences in quality improvement tools, such as Lean, Six Sigma
or TQM, or other comparable performance improvement strategies is
required. Experience in project management is preferred.
* Knowledge & Skills
* Presents in a professional image and demonstrates excellent
interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective
working relationships with internal and external contacts.
* Demonstrates strong communication skills, both verbal and
written, to articulate ideas clearly and concisely, as well as make
effective recommendations and presentations.
* Demonstrates creative ability and imagination to conceptualize,
plan, develop, and design project materials and communications.
* Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications (i.e. Google
Docs, Word, Excel, etc.) Working knowledge of database applications
and basic understanding of graphics software is desired.
* Requires strong organizational skills necessary to effectively
establish priorities, meet deadlines, work independently and
coordinate multiple tasks.
* Working Conditions
* Works in an office environment.
* Must be effective in a quality-focused environment that
frequently deals with important deadlines and schedules.
* Physical Demands
* Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the
essential functions of the position.
Keywords: Beacon Health System, South Bend , Clin Qual Spec W/C Div (MHO), Other , South Bend, Indiana
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