Performance Improvement Coord

AtlantiCare; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Job summary

AtlantiCare seeks a Performance Improvement Coordinator to drive quality initiatives within the Med Staff Quality Assurance program. You will partner with leaders to design systematic improvement strategies and ensure service line goals align with organizational objectives.

The role focuses on data-driven scorecards, FPPE/OPPE processes, peer review support, regulatory readiness, and a hospital environment emphasizing safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare field required, with 5+ years in healthcare.
• Master's degree preferred in healthcare, business, or health policy.
• Current NJ RN license required.
• CPHQ or Six Sigma/Lean certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years direct patient care or equivalent with strong healthcare knowledge.
• Healthcare quality data analysis experience preferred.
• Proficiency with clinical applications; training provided.
• Demonstrates required competencies per Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
• Ability to work in a hospital environment with potential hazards (walking/standing/bending).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with quality and service line leaders to create scorecards and automate data extraction with BI.
• Analyze performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and develop action plans with service lines.
• Partner with MSO for FPPE/OPPE processes and ensure provider profiles are up-to-date for reappointment recommendations.
• Assist with peer review activities, including for-cause FPPE, and coordinate Peer Review meetings.
• Support regulatory and accreditation prep, navigating charts and accompanying inspectors as needed.
• Familiarity with assigned roles during regulatory visits and understanding clinical, administrative, and operational healthcare functions.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Healthcare operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field

Master's degree in healthcare, business, or health policy

New Jersey Registered Nurse license

CPHQ or Six Sigma/Lean certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Vizient

Job description

Performance Improvement Coord

Job Description

This role is integral to our Med Staff Quality Assurance department, collaborating with leaders to develop and implement systematic quality improvement strategies. The Coordinator ensures service line goals align with organizational objectives, driving overall strategic progress.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with quality and service line leaders to create scorecards, automating data extraction with the Business Intelligence Department.
• Analyze performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and develop/maintain action plans with service lines.
• Partner with the Medical Staff Office (MSO) for FPPE and OPPE processes, ensuring provider profiles are up-to-date for reappointment recommendations.
• Assist with peer review activities, including for-cause FPPE, and coordinate Peer Review meetings with the Quality Medical Staff Program Coordinator.
• Support the Quality Department in regulatory and accreditation preparation, navigating medical charts and accompanying inspectors as needed.
• Ensure familiarity with assigned roles during regulatory visits, understanding administrative, operational, and clinical healthcare functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field (required), with 5+ years in a healthcare role.
• Master's degree in healthcare, business, or health policy (preferred).
• Current healthcare professional licensure, such as New Jersey Registered Nurse (required).
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (preferred) or Six Sigma Green Belt / Lean Certification (preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care or equivalent experience with strong technical knowledge of healthcare functions (required).
• Experience with healthcare quality data analysis (preferred).
• Proficiency in clinical applications like Microsoft and Vizient (preferred), with training provided for new hires.
• Demonstrate technical competencies as outlined in the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
• Ability to work in a hospital environment with potential hazards, requiring frequent walking, standing, bending, and stooping.

• Job Identification100607
• Job CategoryNursing Support
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Pay Range84,420-128,800
• Holidays RequiredNo
• Weekends RequiredNo
• Hrs Per Week40
• Posting RequirementPost Int & Ext

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.

Pay Transparency

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AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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