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Quality Specialist
Take a stand
For your career. And for health. When you join Kaiser Permanente, you not only build a rewarding career—you impact the future of health care. The nation’s leading nonprofit integrated health plan, Kaiser Permanente is supported by the professionals who build our systems, strengthen our facilities, and shape our future. Join us and take a stand for your future in Modesto, California.
Quality Specialist Responsibilities:
In this role, you will supervise and monitor one or more of the following activities:
- Continuing medical education, quality assurance, medical staff services, and quality projects.
- Duties include supervising daily activities to ensure timely and accurate data collection, following up on issues, and monitoring quality of work; coaching staff and ensuring their competency;
- and developing, implementing, and monitoring the quality department’s policies and procedures while ensuring they are in compliance with The Joint Commission, NCQA, CME, federal, state, and local requirements.
Qualifications:
- Significant quality improvement or accreditation experience, usually two to three years
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a health care related field or business administration
- Previous supervisory experience
- The ability to perform statistical analysis
- Current knowledge of The Joint Commission, NCQA, federal, state, and local requirements
- Knowledge and experience in application of adult learning theory in program development
- The ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment
Contact Information:
For immediate consideration, please e-mail your resume to Jermaine.B.Jenkins@kp.org. Please visit jobs.kp.org for complete qualifications and job submission details, referencing job number 038918. Principals only. EOE/AA employer.
Kaiser Permanente was named a 2010 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times. Find out why by hearing from our employees at kp.org/jobs/video. Follow us on twitter.com/KPCareers.
This position supports Kaiser Permanente’s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
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Posted August 31, 2010
(09/31)
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Quality Improvement Coordinator
United Indian Health Services, Inc. was established in the 1970’s to service American Indian communities in healthcare. There are six clinic sites located throughout Del Norte and Humboldt counties. The clinic offers a wealth of wrap-around services that work together to offer quality healthcare. The main clinic, Potawot Health Village is located in Arcata near the pacific coast amongst the beautiful Redwoods. The area offers outdoor experiences from hiking to kayaking.
Responsibilities/Job Description:
- Understands and establishes healthcare standards of care and best-practices for UIHS; directs initiatives for implementation of same with key leaders.
- Analyzes and defines healthcare processes and related policies, organization structure and personnel, and supporting systems; initiatives efficiency improvements, cost reductions, and improvement of service.
- Translates process analysis models into electronic healthcare record system requirements and design specifications; communicates with EHR system Developer and users daily.
- Promotes and facilitates clinical policies and procedures following recognized standards of care; including but not limited to: Centers for Disease Control (CDC), accreditation and compliance standards and guidelines, and other evaluating entities, including state and federal agencies.
- Reviews quality assurance standards, assesses existing clinic policies and procedures, and works with clinic personnel and clients to evaluate and improve effectiveness of healthcare services.
- Develops quality assurance policies and procedures utilizing the specific expert knowledge of each key department staff.
- Identifies specific topics for review, analysis, and reporting such as problem procedures, drugs, high volume cases, high risk cases, or other factors related to preservation of clinic good standing in accreditation, compliance, licensure, and certification.
- Facilitates internal and external reports for, but not limited to: IHP Systems, Accreditation, GPRA, Compliance Surveys, IHP Reports and System Appraisals.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A) in healthcare quality related field;
- Two years experience in business analysis, quality assurance or performance improvement in medical industry
- Must have knowledge of medical best practices, regulatory requirements and accreditation processes.
- Outstanding communication skills, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, and ability to work proactively and collaboratively with people at all levels in the organization.
- Familiarity in developing reports using a window’s based database.
Contact Information:
Posted August 18, 2010
(09/18)
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Resource Utilization/Case Management Supervisor
Memorial Medical Center located in Modesto, CA
Come home to Sutter Health. Join our Central Valley Region (CVR) team, where you will find the same feeling of hospitality, diversity and high quality of life you have come to expect from your California Central Valley community. We invite you to explore an excellent career as a Department Resource Utilization/Case Management Supervisor for Memorial Medical Center located in Modesto, where you can watch your career grow while working alongside healthcare professionals who value innovation, integrity and community.
Generous Employment Incentive & Relocation Assistance Available
Required Qualifications:
- Current California Registered Nurse License.
- Four years recent acute hospital experience as a utilization management coordinator, case manager, or discharge planner
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- Three years recent acute hospital experience which includes experience in a role with leadership/supervisory responsibility including experience in utilization management, quality assessment, or discharge planning
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in nursing or related field
We have a reputation for excellent patient care and a high level of job satisfaction amongst our employees. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, good employment incentives and a wonderful quality of life.
Contact Information:
Please send your resume to LittleV@sutterhealth.org or apply online: www.memorialmedicalcenter.org
Posted August 17, 2010
(11/17)
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Department Manager, Quality Management –
Quality Assessment & Improvement
Memorial Medical Center located in Modesto, CA
Come home to Sutter Health. Join our Central Valley Region (CVR) team, where you will find the same feeling of hospitality, diversity and high quality of life you have come to expect from your California Central Valley community. We invite you to explore an excellent career as a Department Manager, Quality Management – Quality Assessment & Improvement for Memorial Medical Center located in Modesto, where you can watch your career grow while working alongside healthcare professionals who value innovation, integrity and community.
Generous Employment Incentive & Relocation Assistance Available
Required Qualifications:
- Current CA RN License
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Master’s degree in a leadership field
- 5 years’ recent acute hospital experience which includes experience in a role with leadership/supervisory responsibility, in quality assessment, performance improvement, or continuous quality improvement and 5 years’ experience directly related to healthcare. Experience must include healthcare operations, project management roles, healthcare consulting and strong healthcare analytic responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current status as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification or significant experience in use of lean concepts and willing to become certified
We have a reputation for excellent patient care and a high level of job satisfaction amongst our employees. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, good employment incentives and a wonderful quality of life.
Contact Information:
Please send your resume to SteeleJA@sutterhealth.org. EOE
Posted August 14, 2010
(11/14)
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Quality Management Specialist, RN
At Riverside Medical Clinic, the health of your family has our full attention. In fact, we dare say that we provide Riverside area families the best healthcare possible, anywhere.
We support this claim with over 115 brilliant board certified multi-specialty physicians who are committed to medical excellence. And they are backed up by a team of compassionate nurses and staff.
Riverside Medical Clinic has been caring for families for over 70 years. We would be honored to be able to care for you and your family today.
Responsibilities/Job Summary:
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Responds to grievances and concerns, health plan inquiries, generate correspondence with patients to acknowledge complaints.
- Aid patients and staff in resolving problematic issues.
- Take calls from Physicians and staff regarding QM issues and concerns.
- Discuss occurrence reports with Medical Director for assignment of level and resolution.
Requirements:
- Certificate of Completion of an RN Program with current California RN License
- Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
- Five (5) or more years of clinical experience, preferably in the ambulatory care setting.
- Two or more years Managed Care, Health Plan, Medical Group or IPA experience.
- Quality management experience desired (site audits, grievances, peer review)
- Risk Management experience desired.
- California Driver’s License.
- Computer skills required.
RMC Benefits offered:
- Medical and Vision Benefits
- Dental Benefits (HMO or PPO)
- Profit Sharing/ 401(k)
- Life Insurance options
- Vacation/ Sick accruals
- Employee Assistance Program
Contact Information:
To send a resume online, please visit our website: www.RiversideMedicalClinic.com or a resume can also be faxed to: (951) 274-0809.
You may also apply in person to:
Human Resources
3660 Arlington Ave.
Riverside, CA 92506
Posted August 8, 2010
(09/08)
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Compliance Coordinator
There’s a reason we have so many firsts.
We dedicate ourselves to every second. As early as 1929, Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, California was earning the recognition and respect of our peers. Since then, we’ve continued to impress the medical field with a legacy of firsts from our highly automated medication systems and sophisticated facilities to our patient-focused approach and team-driven environment. If you believe in taking initiative and want to apply and enhance your expertise, then Saint Agnes is the place to be. Responsibilities:
- Partner with management and provide continual compliance-related risk assessments and develop policies and procedures
- Performance compliance training and internal investigations
- Audit organizational-wide compliance with Federal and State regulations with special attention to coding/billing compliance
Requirements:
- 5+ years of compliance experience
- Knowledge of hospital operations, reimbursement and charging practices, governmental coding/billing requirements and hospital financial systems
- Excellent project management, problem solving and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Administration or related field preferred
- Certification in Healthcare Compliance and specialized certification in coding preferred.
The dedication and talent of our superior staff has recently earned us the Consumer Choice Award for the fourteenth consecutive year, ranking us among the top hospitals in the country for overall quality and image and the best in our region. Contact Information: For immediate consideration, email your resume to Terry.Foushee@samc.com, apply online at www.samc.com or contact Terry Foushee at (559) 450-3448. We are an equal opportunity employer. Posted August 3, 2010
(09/03)
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Quality Review Specialists
Core Measures Specialists (RN)
Patients who come through our doors tell us our healthcare professionals are something special. We know that too. Welcome to Glendale Adventist Medical Center, a recognized health care leader in Glendale, California.
As a faith-based, not-for-profit hospital with 457 beds, we provide life changing experiences, excellent benefits that begin on the first day of hire and many other advantages that encourage our team to deliver perfect care.
Quality Review Specialist Responsibilities:
- Participates in data collection for submission to national databases, as well as studies, research, or projects requiring data collection to evaluate practice patterns, interventions, outcomes, and TJC compliance
- Assists preparing case summaries, timelines, initial RCA for complicated cases.
Quality Review Specialist Requirements:
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Current and valid California RN license
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program
Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- Minimum five years clinical experience, preferable with some critical care experience
- Prior Quality Management experience, preferred
- Broad clinical background in a variety of settings, preferred
Core Measures Specialist Responsibilities:
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Actively participates in concurrent case review to assure that evidence based best practices are mplemented timely for GAMC patients
- Tracks compliance of measures and provides staff education relating to the externally reported measurements
- Assists in the planning and implementation of interventions to ensure evidence- based practices are implemented (i.e. Core Measures for AMI, HF, Pneumonia, SCIP).
Core Measures Specialist Requirements:
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Current and valid California RN license
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program
- Minimum five years clinical experience, preferable with some critical care experience
- Prior Quality Management experience, preferred
- Broad clinical background in a variety of settings, preferred
GAMC Offers:
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Excellent compensation
- Medical benefits (PPO) that begin on the first day of hire
- Dental and vision benefits
- Retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Paid leave bank (includes vacation, sick and holidays)
- Referral Bonuses
- On-site childcare
- Tuition Assistance
- An excellent quality of life and work balance
Contact Information:
To apply or to find out more on how you can deliver perfect care, please visit our website: www.glendaleadventist.com or contact Eileen: LegaspEM@ah.org.
Posted July 21, 2010
(10/21)
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RN, Quality Management Coordinator
For 50 years, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (PIH) in Whittier, CA has been committed to building a mutually supportive healthcare team consisting of patient care givers, medical staff, volunteers and the Board of Directors that have ensured our local population the highest quality of medical services in Los Angeles County. Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital is recognized as a Best Practice institution.
Responsibilities:
- We seek an experienced RN, Quality Management Coordinator to direct the development, implementation and evaluation of our hospital’s overall quality improvement program including our ancillary, nursing and medical staff departments.
- Must be capable of providing coaching, support, and direction to the functional terms as well as to the medical committees and facilitate root cause analysis process and PDCA model.
Qualifications:
- A CA RN license and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent education in healthcare or related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
- Acute care nursing experience is required, with a preference for a medical/surgical experience.
- Must have strong knowledge of clinical fundamentals and performance improvement standards.
- Quality Management experience is preferred.
We offer an excellent salary and benefit package which includes a full pension plan, 403B, educational reimbursement, and medical/dental/vision insurance with low cost to employees.
Contact Information:
To find out more about the position, contact our recruiter at rkatz@pih.net, by calling (562) 698-0811 x2347 or by visiting www.pih.net. Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.
Posted June 24, 2010
(09/24)
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