Quality Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Hot Springs, AR

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About The Position

The Quality Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and project management support of the various programs within the Health Support Center (HSC) Quality Department, specifically the National Quality Program (NQP), Culture of Safety and Engagement (CoSE) survey, Executive Patient Safety Conference, and day to day team projects. Responsibilities include facilitating coordination and collaboration with senior leaders, subject matter experts, and business owners within the Quality Department to ensure project timelines are met. The coordinator is responsible for providing status updates of any changes or adjustments to projects, tasks, and timelines that may cause the team to miss any key milestones. This role is the lead for coordination, scheduling, initial work, and communication on the National Quality Program, Executive Patient Safety Conference, and Culture of Safety and Engagement surveys. The position requires scheduling key activities occurring within projects and tracking progress to adhere to deadlines. Communication with the Vice President, Quality Operations is weekly, reporting updates as needed. The role also involves coordinating Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and credit distribution for learning webinars and training and other quality team event prep as needed. Additionally, the Quality Coordinator will coordinate, aggregate and provide ongoing maintenance of the quality plan across the entire Quality department. Regular and reliable attendance is expected. The position primarily serves internal co-workers. Access to and/or works with sensitive and / or confidential information. Exhibit a basic understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Less than 2 years of experience.
• Basic understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA).
• Skilled in the application of policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

Nice To Haves

• Informal Project Management experience preferred.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate coordination and collaboration with senior leaders, subject matter experts, and business owners within the Quality Department to ensure project timelines are met.
• Responsible for providing status updates of any changes or adjustments to projects, tasks, and timelines that may cause the team to miss any key milestones.
• Lead for coordination, scheduling, initial work, and communication on the National Quality Program, Executive Patient Safety Conference, and Culture of Safety and Engagement surveys.
• Schedule key activities occurring within projects and track progress to adhere to deadlines.
• Communicate with Vice President, Quality Operations weekly and report and updates as needed.
• Coordinate Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and credit distribution for learning webinars and training and other quality team event prep as needed.
• Coordinate, aggregate and provide ongoing maintenance of the quality plan across the entire Quality department.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Short-term and Long-term disability 100% paid for by the company
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Loan repayment, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates
• Professional development opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and certification assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED