Medical Quality Assurance Lead - Correctional Health

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick days

Paid parental leave

Insurance package

ASRS retirement

Commuter program

Job summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY (ADCRR) seeks an experienced Quality Assurance - Medical Lead. This role provides clinical leadership to improve healthcare quality across Arizona’s state prisons and contracted facilities, reporting to the Quality Assurance Director.

You will address complex quality and compliance issues, promote adherence to clinical and regulatory standards, and collaborate with providers and external consultants to support quality initiatives and

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare quality improvement within correctional settings preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical informatics and data management.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Guide contracted providers to deliver timely, professional care while improving quality.
• Coordinate audits and analyze healthcare data and operations.
• Lead CQI projects and develop implementation strategies.
• Manage databases supporting CQI and quality indicators.
• Review medical records for quality and accuracy.

Skills

Healthcare quality assessment

Data analysis

Effective communication

Collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or public health

CCHP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY (ADCRR) seeks an experienced Quality Assurance - Medical Lead. This role provides clinical leadership to improve healthcare quality across Arizona’s state prisons and contracted facilities, reporting to the Quality Assurance Director.

You will address complex quality and compliance issues, promote adherence to clinical and regulatory standards, and collaborate with providers and external consultants to support quality initiatives and