QAPI Coordinator- Johnstown

Senior LIFE•Johnstown, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior LIFE is seeking a full-time, permanent QAPI Coordinator based in Johnstown, PA. This role is responsible for developing and implementing the quality improvement program for Senior LIFE, ensuring all-inclusive healthcare services and support to seniors living in the community. The candidate will work to help seniors remain at home by promoting open communication, shared decision-making, and providing excellent care and services. This position requires a high-level strategic thinker with a Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field and experience in healthcare quality assurance and process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field required
2 years experience in healthcare
High strategic thinker, able to quickly and effectively assess and analyze a situation, and successfully communicate appropriate next steps

Nice To Haves

Quality improvement experience preferred

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing the quality improvement program for Senior LIFE
Creating and rolling out an annual review and update of the center’s quality improvement plan
Identifying and integrating quality indicators; implementing tracking and review of best practices center-wide
Monitoring the open action/complaints hotline weekly, plus analyzing high level incident reports, infection control log and survey deficiencies to identify areas of improvement
Managing all data and providing comprehensive analytics and reporting, as needed
Educating and training staff on all aspects of quality improvement
Monitoring all new and existing initiatives, providing comprehensive analyses and improvement ideas and integrating those concepts in the short- and long-term
Conducting monthly facility orientations and provider network audits
Providing comprehensive assessments and QI recommendations to the Senior LIFE board of directors annually
Significant alignment with external governing bodies, including work with national quality management agencies and initiatives along with DPW
Service as the chairperson of the QA-PI committee
Sit on the Senior LIFE Fraud, Waste and Abuse Compliance Committee