Performance Improvement Coordinator - Ambulatory

Ochsner Health • Slidell, LA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This job collaborates with department leadership and committees in the identification, trending, and analysis of clinical quality issues and collaborates to facilitate resolution of these issues. Manages specific data for internal and external reporting and plays a key role in accreditation and survey processes within the organization. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Associates degree in healthcare or related field.
• 5 years of related experience in healthcare or quality improvement.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards.
• General knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
• Expert knowledge of common statistical programs, spreadsheet and database management and word processing.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and presentation and facilitation capabilities.
• Strong team management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manages and maintains assigned databases.
• Provides data analysis, trended reports and direction for performance improvement initiatives.
• Facilitates review, and tracks use, of best practice order sets and guidelines though direct participation and communication to guide improvement based upon evidence.
• Educates and interprets standards related to regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Participates in risk management through the identification, trending and follow up of clinical issues.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Benefits

• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree