Clinical Quality Specialist II

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 81,723 - 104,208; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a Clinical Quality Specialist in Cincinnati, Ohio, to provide quality improvement support for HealthVine Care Management and Utilization Management programs. The role involves data collection, reporting, and collaboration on quality improvement projects.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related clinical field, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and experience with quality improvement methodologies. A Master's degree and clinical leadership experience are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Experience with Process Improvement, CQI, Six Sigma, Lean or TQM techniques preferred.
• Experience with clinical teams and prior operational experience.

Responsibilities

• Design tools for data collection and prepare reports.
• Collaborate on quality improvement projects with unit leaders.
• Utilize QI methodology to improve outcomes and coach teams.

Skills

Quality improvement methodology

Statistical analysis

Collaboration

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related clinical field

Master's degree (highly preferred)

Job description

We invite you to consider joining our team of talented Clinical Quality Specialists!

In this position will be to provide quality improvement support to the HealthVine Care Management and Utilization Management programs and manage the quarterly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) report collection and submission, in addition to support for other population health initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Data Collection – Designs data collection tools and teaches team members how to utilize them. Prepares accurate and timely reports using basic statistical tools. Demonstrates the use of statistical techniques to measure and analyze the variation in processes. Selects appropriate charts to display data. Produces regular status reports on the progress of quality improvement initiatives and regulatory requirements to unit leaders and staff to keep them apprised of progress, potential barriers, lessons learned, and related topics.
• Collaboration – Collaborates with unit leaders to prioritize unit-based quality improvement projects to assure alignment with organizational goals. Demonstrates the ability to manage a portfolio of improvement projects.
• Quality Improvement – Utilizes quality improvement (QI) methodology to improve outcomes. Participates in the development of specific, measurable, actionable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) aims, key drivers and interventions for strategic projects. Coaches unit-based teams in the development of SMART aims, key drivers and interventions for unit-based projects. Coaches others to consider reliability principles when determining interventions. Designs PDSAs, facilitates PDSA cycles and documents results. Coaches others to utilize QI tools including but not limited to flow diagrams, modified FMEA and pareto charts.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related clinical field
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

Strongly Preferred

• Master's degree
• 2-5 years progressive clinical leadership experience along with experience with Process Improvement, CQI, Six Sigma, Lean or TQM techniques required
• Facilitation experience with clinical teams, including physician participants along with prior operational and supervisory experience within a complex medical center
• Managed care experience
• Care management and utilization management experience
• Accountable Care Organization (ACO) experience

Location

Offices at Vernon Place

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

AC Quality Improvement Consult

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $81,723.20 - $104,208.00

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability