Quality Improvement Coordinator - Contract*

TheDepartment of Public Health, Clinic Operations Section, is seeking aContract Quality Improvement Coordinator to assist department leadership in developing, implementing, and monitoring the Quality Improvement program within their Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).

This contract position:

1.Determines Public Health clinic standards for compliance with regulatory agency standards and requirements; leads the development of Performance Improvement (PI), Quality Improvement (QI), and Quality Assurance (QA) activities; develops, coordinates and monitors quality management policies and procedures. Maintains clinic and department-wide QI/QA records.Plans and provides input to patient care practices.

2.Provides data and reports to clinic staff committees for peer review; leads and develops the framework for assessment and interpretation of performance data, patient outcome data and reports; identify trends and corrective actions; serves as a resource and advisor to clinic staff; participates in and performs medical record and focused peer review activities.

3.Develops framework for the assessment and interpretation of performance data for internal and external reporting; ensures accurate and reliable data acquisition including analysis to support clinical and administrative decision making; prepares QI/QA statistical indicators, and narrative reports.

4.Monitors performance, utilization, service quality and ensures compliance with state and federal agency requirements; keeps abreast of new programs, processes, and best practices in QI/QA; assists in the development, implementation, and migration of best practices for safe clinical practice and patient care outcomes.

5.Selects, trains, evaluates, and supervises professional and support staff; provides staff development and educational tools as it relates to QI/QA actives and ongoing training relating to data abstraction, preparation, analysis, and presentation; may oversee a small to medium size QI/QA staff component; prepares and monitors budget information as needed.

6.Acts as the liaison with regulatory and accrediting agencies; conducts investigations, submits patient care quality concern reports, and prepares action plans; ensures necessary corrective action plans are developed, implemented, and monitored.

DEPARMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH - FQHC

Our Federally Qualified Health Centers provide a wide range of low-cost, confidential health services. Our mission is to protect health, prevent disease, and promote health and well-being. We are here to give San Bernardino County residents health care in a friendly atmosphere. To learn more, click here.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a contract position which does not obtain status as a regular County employee. The contract period is anticipated to be three (3) years. The Contract may be extended dependent on continuing funding and organizational staffing needs.

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Travel/Driver License:Travel throughout the county may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement

• Medical and Dental coverage, including family coverage; Medical Premium Subsidy (MPS) to offset the cost of medical plan premiums

• Paid Vision insurance for employee

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan, 457(b)

Minimum Requirements

Experience:Two (2) years of experience conducting Quality Improvement, Quality Management, and/or Quality Assurance activities in a Public Health, clinical, or other healthcare setting.

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Education:A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or a closely related field.

Note:Candidates with an acceptable combination of education and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position may be considered.