Quality Assurance Coordinator

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Quality Assurance Coordinator

Bethel, Alaska

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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary:

The Quality Assurance Coordinator position plays a lead role in the development and dissemination of accurate, reliable and timely information to assist leaders and staff throughout YKHC. The Quality Assurance Coordinator position will identify data trends and ensure that appropriate departments are notified and suitable action is taken in a timely manner. The Quality Assurance Coordinator position serves as a resource for the use and understanding of analytic tools found in to continuously improve processes throughout the organization. Additionally, this position is responsible to ensure that new and existing staff is proficient in the use of the reporting functions within and that the appropriate staff are made aware of training and education opportunities. To this end, personnel training needs required to obtain and maintain competency will be identified and regularly provided to the organization.

This position is also responsible to ensure that all requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Incentive Program known as Meaningful Use are monitored and reported in a timely manner. The Quality Assurance Coordinator position will work closely with the various departments to ensure the standards are being met, immediate effective corrective action is taken as appropriate and reporting is completed on time. He or she is responsible for the successful planning and execution of all projects related to meaningful use. This includes the coordination, monitoring, and status reporting of all clinical and technological components related to the demonstration of meaningful use across the health system.

The Quality Assurance Coordinator position may be called upon to prepare reports for senior leadership from time to time.

The Quality Assurance Coordinator position may be expected to complete other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree preferably with a emphasis in statistics or the sciences

Minimum experience: 3 preferably 5 or more years experience in Quality or Database Management in a Health Care environment. Experience with meaningful use and other CMS Grant reporting desired.

License, Certification, Registration: None

Equipment/Tools: Must have computer skills needed to access computerized medical records, and warehouse, mine and analyze data. Office machines.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated ability to develop readily understandable reports using tools such as Crystal Reports, Buisness Objects or similar software. Demonstrated ability to assist staff to interpret results, root cause analysis and determining recommended course of action. Strong project management, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to teach basic data analysis tools found in the system to a diverse audience including those without advance training.

General Responsibilities: Monitor and identiy trends in production data from various departments including but not necessarily limited to emergency department, inpatient, and emergency room. Tack corrective actions for effectiveness. Identify and report repeat issues as required. Ensure that time documentation is submitted to achieve Meaningful Use requirements. Maintain current understanding of Meaningful Use regulatory requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Benefits:

• Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

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Additional Information:

ID:

18226

Location:

Bethel

Department:

Performance Improvement

Employment Duration:

80 Full time

Temporary Status:

Not Applicable

Hours per Week:

40

Minimum Hourly Pay:

38.13

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org or phone (907) 543-6060 and ask to speak with a recruiter.

To view more positions available please visit YKHC Career Center (https://chu.tbe.taleo.net/chu01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?org=YKHC&cws=41)

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