You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist to identify, implement, and manage cross-setting quality improvement strategies across hospital, nursing home, home health, hospice, dialysis, and physician practice settings. This role involves working with senior leadership, direct care, and performance improvement professionals to ensure timely and effective implementation and monitoring of evidence-based interventions. The Specialist will also collaborate with professional healthcare and community-based organizations to improve transitions of care across the continuum.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, implement, and manage cross-setting quality improvement strategies within various healthcare environments.
• Work with senior leadership, direct care, and performance improvement professionals to ensure the implementation and ongoing internal monitoring of evidence-based interventions.
• Collaborate with professional healthcare organizations and community-based organizations to enlist support for improving transitions of care.
• Work with subject matter experts on infection prevention (including COVID-19), immunizations, and drug safety to carry out quality improvement (QI) activities, educational efforts, and resource development.
• Recruit and engage healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders in collaborative partnerships to improve patient outcomes.
• Establish and facilitate learning and action networks through various meeting formats.
• Provide technical assistance to healthcare providers on root cause analysis research methods.
• Manage groups of providers by monitoring clinical outcomes and quality improvement measures.
• Monitor the progress of provider intervention efforts and maintain a tracking system.
• Ensure internal reports and required documentation are completed and submitted on time.
• Present results of interventions to internal and external customers, including government agencies, providers, management, and staff.
• Assess the quality improvement training and information needs of clinicians, administrative, and ancillary staff and coordinate appropriate educational efforts.
• Work closely with data analysts in the design of reports to monitor provider and department performance.
• Attend and participate in regional conferences, department meetings, and professional education meetings.
• Participate as an active member of the HealthCare Quality Improvement (HCQIP) team to ensure departmental goals are met.

Qualifications

• Superior communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate quality improvement data and methods to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of health care quality improvement and community organizing.
• Experience with quality improvement research techniques and knowledge of disparities in the care of underserved populations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of developing productive relationships with health care provider staff, consumers, and stakeholders.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.
• Proven record of success in promoting improvement in community health quality and efficiency.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team environment.
• Computer proficiency with a developed knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Smartsheet).
• Ability to provide formal and informal presentations to internal staff and external customers.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or other quality certification, preferred.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience working in health care quality improvement.

Skills

• Technical Skills: Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet).
• Soft Skills: Superior communication (verbal and written), interpersonal skills, time management, multitasking, problem-solving through root cause analysis, presentation skills, teamwork, ability to work independently.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in education, nursing, public administration, public policy, public health, or degree in related healthcare field, OR RN with Associate’s degree.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel to conduct various quality improvement intervention meetings, participate in regional conferences, attend project-specific educational meetings, and meet with government agencies as required.
• This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week, and is based onsite.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Medix is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.