Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator

VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS INC•Alamosa, CO

1d•$24 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re 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, we’d love to have you join our team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing (RN, MA) or allied health field with at least two years of experience in appropriate field (public health, quality assurance/quality improvement, health administration, or other health related field)
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects from start to finish.
High degree of accuracy, ability to prioritize work and manage time.
Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude when communicating with staff at all levels.
Ability to teach others and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to interpret data to improve patient experience.
Ability to develop computerized presentations.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Intermediate level use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook.
Knowledge of the Patient Centered Medical Home model, quality improvement principles and methodology.

Nice To Haves

2+ years Quality Improvement experience preferred
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma desired.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Quality Improvement, the Quality Assurance Coordinator assists to plan, design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive quality improvement (QI) program.
Assists in educating new staff about QI systems and requirements.
Meets with internal and external audiences to identify and problem solve QI issues.
Monitors/audits clinical team efforts to ensure compliance with internal and external QI standards.
Reviews medical records and other documentation to ensure quality care.
Helps to prepare QI reports.
Coordinate peer review process
Pull specific charts for peer reviews to be completed
Send out specific paperwork needed to supervisors or peer review 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 Track residents
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 of HRSA, AAAHC and other regulatory/accrediting agencies, as directed by the Director of Quality Improvement
Evaluates variance and other data to identify QI opportunities
Adheres to organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and established best practices
Demonstrates a commitment to patient centered care
Other duties as assigned