Performance Excellence Specialist

American Addiction Centers

2d • $31 - $57 • Remote

About The Position

The Performance Excellence Specialist serves as a consulting staff associate in the Performance Excellence Department for Advocate Children's Hospital. This position is responsible for facilitating interdisciplinary, collaborative performance improvement activities throughout the organization. This position interacts extensively with medical center physicians, departments and divisions to facilitate and support clinical and non- clinical continuous quality improvement processes and activities. This position assists in supporting PI compliance to regulatory requirements for the departments they support.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, Medical Technology or other related health field or related work experience.
• 3 years’ experience in Utilization Review/Case Management or Quality Improvement preferred.
• Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement theory
• Working knowledge of computer operations.
• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Ability to work with diverse teams and individuals
• Working knowledge of databases
• R.N. required; Preferred: RHIA or RHIT certification
• 3 years' experience in Quality and/or Data Abstraction
• Epic experience
• Ability to work under tight time constraints
• Ability to travel locally to other Advocate sites
• Ability to review electronic medical records and computer printouts on a regular basis
• Ability to design visual tools and data displays
• Ability to make presentations to groups and committee members Ability to interact with committee members
• Ability to extensively use a personal computer

Nice To Haves

• RHIA or RHIT certification
• 3 years’ experience in Utilization Review/Case Management or Quality Improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides PI consultation, facilitation and data support to clinical CQI teams and non-clinical, operational teams.
• Assists the Director and Manager of Performance Excellence and ACH Senior Leadership in managing the infrastructure for support of process improvement teams and committees.
• Facilitates performance improvement through active participation in the Medical Staff Performance Improvement Committees, Functional Committees and Organizational Department/Divisional Committees, as assigned.
• Supports clinical information systems and preparation of clinical data reports for internal and external customers.
• Maintains professional competency and updates knowledge of current standards, requirements of regulatory agencies and innovations in technology to serve as a resource to specific CQI assignments

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees