RN Quality Improvement Coordinator

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MA

36d•$73,000 - $149,000

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. RN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities: This position will serve as the Quality IT Analyst and database super user. Duties will include database management to ensure data accuracy/integrity and maintenance of the QM software system(s). Assesses and determines needs for revision within the data systems to assure complete and accurate data. The Quality IT Analyst supports quality improvement activities by, reporting and analyzing data; identifying and addressing opportunities for improvement; utilizing appropriate analytical tools and techniques to assist in the aggregation, analysis of quality improvement data; assists with the development and promotion of CORE Measures and e-CQM development and reporting. Serves as primary liaison with IT and software vendors to facilitate design and development of tools for data retrieval and analysis. Data Management: Conducts data validation functions/analysis to ensure data quality and integrity is maintained. Ensures all dictionaries are current, conducts mapping of fields within/between various software products. The Quality IT Analyst supports the Quality Department through expert use of MIDAS+/DATAVISION software creating and preparing reports to support the OPPE/FPPE processes for medical staff reappointment. Assumes responsibility for writing, validating and running monthly/semi-annual reports in MIDAS+/DATAVISION which include and are not limited to: MD profiles (OPPE) Print and assemble. OFI’s Dashboards Design, review and validate custom reports in the QM software system(s) Promotes teamwork and collaboration among team members and other stakeholders. Uses appropriate meeting management and performance improvement tools and techniques to achieve group objectives. Ensures team activities are reported to the appropriate stakeholders for review and follow up. It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's/Masters degree in healthcare related field required
Proficient in use of MIDAS+/DATAVISION software
Working knowledge of publicly reported data
5 to 7 years of progressive experience working in compliance, quality assurance/ improvement, or accreditation, within a healthcare setting
Microsoft Office software proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Project; Meditech, McKesson and MIDAS+/DATAVISION
Knowledge of accreditation, federal and state regulations/requirements and measure specification manuals
Excellent analytical skills necessary for preparing reports
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of quality/performance improvement methodology and design
Demonstrates ability to use PI tools and techniques in an appropriate and effective manner
Ability to work independently
Able to organize and prioritize work appropriately
Ability to analyze, interpret, apply and communicate policies, procedures and regulations
Team player who builds effective working relationships
Demonstrate ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission of the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth

Nice To Haves

CPHQ – preferred

Responsibilities

database management to ensure data accuracy/integrity and maintenance of the QM software system(s)
Assesses and determines needs for revision within the data systems to assure complete and accurate data
supports quality improvement activities by, reporting and analyzing data; identifying and addressing opportunities for improvement; utilizing appropriate analytical tools and techniques to assist in the aggregation, analysis of quality improvement data
assists with the development and promotion of CORE Measures and e-CQM development and reporting
Serves as primary liaison with IT and software vendors to facilitate design and development of tools for data retrieval and analysis
Conducts data validation functions/analysis to ensure data quality and integrity is maintained
Ensures all dictionaries are current, conducts mapping of fields within/between various software products
supports the Quality Department through expert use of MIDAS+/DATAVISION software creating and preparing reports to support the OPPE/FPPE processes for medical staff reappointment
Assumes responsibility for writing, validating and running monthly/semi-annual reports in MIDAS+/DATAVISION which include and are not limited to: MD profiles (OPPE) Print and assemble. OFI’s Dashboards
Design, review and validate custom reports in the QM software system(s)
Promotes teamwork and collaboration among team members and other stakeholders
Uses appropriate meeting management and performance improvement tools and techniques to achieve group objectives
Ensures team activities are reported to the appropriate stakeholders for review and follow up