Quality Improvement Data Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $50,000 - $55,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works collaboratively with Quality Improvement (QI) Manager/Coordinator and Team to develop and implement Continuous Quality Improvement Plan.
  
• Understand and implement policy and guidelines/standards related to Federally Qualified Health Centers, Patient Centered Medical Homes and Meaningful Use.
  
• Analyze, interpret, and use data to collaborate, and identify best practices and areas for improvement.
  
• Monitor and assists staff with improving documentation to support required data entry and reporting.
  
• Conduct data analysis and research data sources to account for and make any corrections to existing data as needed to ensure accuracy of the information being recorded.
  
• Extract and report data to meet local and federal program requirements, support agency objectives and internal management decision making processes.
  
• Assist in the development of evaluation tools that will produce quantitative and qualitative data and findings to validate compliance and standards of care for services.
  
• Conduct internal audits and chart reviews to assist with the monitoring and tracking of data quality to improve data output.
  
• Monitor and measure indicator and outcome measures to evaluate effectiveness of applied standards.
  
• Create and disseminate reports utilizing reporting tool.
  
• Troubleshoot and respond to electronic health record (EHR) and QI support tickets.
  
• Conduct patient surveys to gather patient feedback to inform QI processes.
  
• Assist with EHR buildouts and templates to support reporting.
  
• Facilitate EHR training for new and current staff.
  
• Adhere to agency policy and procedures, maintain data integrity and abide by Patient Rights, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Privacy Standards.
  
• Attend relevant meetings to support overall program implementation and growth.
  
• Attend trainings and learning opportunities that expand content knowledge and best practices.
  
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIRED

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Public Health, Social Work or other applicable field.
  
• High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative and commitment
  
• Strong analytic and problem solving and verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Detail-oriented and can consistently meet deadlines and work well within a team environment.
  
• Strong planning, organizational and critical thinking skills.
  
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, staff and external organizations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background with experience working in a health care setting
  
• Experience in database/software development
  
• Electronic Health Record (eClinicalWorks) and reporting tool (BridgeIT) experience.
  
• 1-2 years experience with quality improvement and health care clinic operations

COMPENSATION

FMCS offers competitive salary based on experience and skills of employees. Additionally, FMCS provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 403b, ancillary benefits, and generous leave benefits.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates please submit resume, cover letter, and (3) references in attachment form. Only competitive candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the selection process. No phone calls please. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.