Clinical Ambulatory Quality Improvement Specialist - 130586

Payroll Title:

QLTY IMPV HC SPEC 5

Department:

FAC PRAC ADMINISTRATION

Hiring Pay Scale

$128,000 - $174,740 / year

Worksite:

Lightwave Avenue

Appointment Type:

Career

Appointment Percent:

100%

Union:

Uncovered

Total Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday

#130586 Clinical Ambulatory Quality Improvement Specialist

Filing Deadline: Mon 7/8/2024

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UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 06/26/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 07/08/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Lightwave Ave and remote.

DESCRIPTION

Involves the establishment and supervision of processes (e.g., performance improvement, clinical documentation, etc.) to achieve the optimal degree of excellence in the services rendered to every patient. Evaluation of practice operates within the parameters of patient outcome, cost-benefit in care provision, and patient access to the health care delivery system. Provides for internal strategic planning efforts and implementing continuous quality improvement programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Eleven (11) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus seven (7) years of related experience/training.

• Expert knowledge of the methods, concepts, systems, and operational issues in clinical QI.

• Expert knowledge of QI models, tools, and techniques, including collection, abstraction, validation, analysis, reporting of data, and the development and application of performance and benchmark indicators.

• Highly developed skills and expertise in project management, with demonstrated ability to initiate projects and lead teams, prioritize tasks, and direct projects successfully from inception to completion on task and on schedule.

• Expert ability to use highly-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly diagnose and resolve extremely complex issues, and to develop and implement timely and effective solutions.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with all levels of clinical and technical staff and representatives of external regulatory agencies, and for mentoring and training lower-level QI staff.

• Highly developed ability to effectively convey complex clinical, technical, and educational information both verbally and in writing, and to produce high quality reports, documentation, and presentations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in Vizient database including analysis, reporting, and quality improvement efforts.

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.

• Registered Nursing Experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $112,100 - $216,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $53.69 - $103.69

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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