Performance Improvement Coordinator

UHS•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Performance Improvement Coordinator assists the director with the coordination, development, and implementation of the quality/performance improvement program for Cedar Ridge and Bethany. This role coordinates notifications to leadership, data/report receipt, and prepares for Quality/Performance Improvement meetings and other meetings. The coordinator also takes meeting minutes as assigned, provides educational support to all facility departments regarding quality improvement, accreditation standards, and other regulatory standards. Additionally, the position involves preparing and participating in routine and regulatory chart audits, assisting the director in monitoring regulatory compliance on an ongoing basis, and maintaining a constant state of readiness for regulatory audits. The role also assists with risk management functions as needed.

Requirements

One to Two years of experience in healthcare performance improvement and/or healthcare administrative coordinator experience required
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, healthcare or other related field required
Relevant experience in direct healthcare performance improvement experience maybe considered in lieu of degree
Strong interpersonal skills and computer proficiency required
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred
Mental health experience preferred
Must be at least 21 years of age
Successfully complete a drug test
Successfully pass a national background check
Strong Computer skills
Excellent Communication skills
Strong Leadership skills
Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior

Responsibilities

Assists director with the coordination, development and implementation of the quality/performance improvement program.
Coordinates notifications to leadership, data/report receipt, and prepares for Quality/Performance Improvement meetings and other meetings.
Takes meeting minutes as assigned.
Provides educational support to all facility departments with regard to quality improvement, accreditation standards and other regulatory standards.
Prepares and participates in routine and regulatory chart audits.
Assists director in monitoring regulatory compliance on an ongoing basis, maintaining a constant state of readiness for regulatory audits.
Assists with risk management functions as needed.