Quality Improvement Specialist I
About The Position
The Quality Improvement Specialist I is responsible for the administrative and management, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation/improvement of the quality management program for PACE. This position will perform medical records data review and analysis related to quality care issues, project development and coordination, project reports, and ongoing monitoring to sustain improvements in quality measures and service outcomes to meet the demands of regulations set forth by the California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This position will assist in developing strategies to improve patient safety and efficiency. This position supports the Quality Improvement & Compliance team with CMS Audit preparedness by developing tools, trackers, and checklists to ensure continuous audit readiness.
Requirements
- An associate’s degree or being licensed as an LVN in the State of California preferred.
- A minimum of one year of experience in process improvement and/or other quality management/improvement-related experience is preferred.
- Geriatric experience as required by CMS PACE regulations.
- Prior experience with a minimum of one year with an Electronic Health/Medical System (E.H.R/E.M.R) -EPIC preferred.
Responsibilities
- administrative and management of the quality management program
- planning, development, implementation, and evaluation/improvement of the quality management program for PACE
- perform medical records data review and analysis related to quality care issues
- project development and coordination
- project reports
- ongoing monitoring to sustain improvements in quality measures and service outcomes to meet the demands of regulations set forth by the California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- assist in developing strategies to improve patient safety and efficiency
- supports the Quality Improvement & Compliance team with CMS Audit preparedness by developing tools, trackers, and checklists to ensure continuous audit readiness.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Corporate Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Care Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
