Transplant Institute Quality Coordinator

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake Heart Institute Transplant team has an outstanding opportunity for a Transplant Quality Coordinator. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: UW Medicine's Heart Institute is one of only eight elite facilities in the nation to achieve the highest possible score from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients. We perform among the highest volume of heart transplants in the country, with patient outcomes that far exceed the national average. Our groundbreaking research and clinical trials help establish experimental treatments as new standards of heart care. WORK SCHEDULE Full-time, 40 hours/weekly, 1 year duration M - F, Days POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Conveniently located near public transportation Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve Opportunity to provide career growth PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate, run agenda, take minutes, and follow up on corrective action items for monthly transplant QAPI meetings Ensure documentation of QAPI discussions, M&M discussions, and Corrective Action Plans in XynQAPI Monitor and follow up on corrective action plans for event reviews Work closely with the Transplant Data Specialist for QAPI dashboard management Follow up on the Transplant Institute’s UNOS and CMS tasks Stay current with UNOS and CMS regulatory requirements and assist the quality manager with policy implementation efforts Identify opportunities for improvements in current workflows Work closely with the RN coordinators and program coordinators to implement QI initiatives Coordinate EPIC Phoenix optimization efforts for the team Interface with the UW Medicine quality team, regulatory affairs team, medical record systems teams, IT Services staff, and the electronic data warehouse team on improvement initiatives Participate in all aspects of improving the UWMC Transplant Program and Transplant Quality team, including education/training of other team members and contributing to process/communication improvement initiatives Work with the quality manager to set professional goals for career development REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree At least 1 year of experience in project coordination or process improvement in healthcare related field Certification in project management or process improvement Lean Six Sigma preferred Transplant experience preferred ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE: UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street. Excellence. Exploration. Education. ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $22.28 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $29.77 hourly Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/ Shift: Alternate Work Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a temporary position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 0.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 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Requirements

Bachelor's degree
At least 1 year of experience in project coordination or process improvement in healthcare related field

Nice To Haves

Certification in project management or process improvement
Lean Six Sigma preferred
Transplant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate, run agenda, take minutes, and follow up on corrective action items for monthly transplant QAPI meetings
Ensure documentation of QAPI discussions, M&M discussions, and Corrective Action Plans in XynQAPI
Monitor and follow up on corrective action plans for event reviews
Work closely with the Transplant Data Specialist for QAPI dashboard management
Follow up on the Transplant Institute’s UNOS and CMS tasks
Stay current with UNOS and CMS regulatory requirements and assist the quality manager with policy implementation efforts
Identify opportunities for improvements in current workflows
Work closely with the RN coordinators and program coordinators to implement QI initiatives
Coordinate EPIC Phoenix optimization efforts for the team
Interface with the UW Medicine quality team, regulatory affairs team, medical record systems teams, IT Services staff, and the electronic data warehouse team on improvement initiatives
Participate in all aspects of improving the UWMC Transplant Program and Transplant Quality team, including education/training of other team members and contributing to process/communication improvement initiatives
Work with the quality manager to set professional goals for career development