Performance Improvement Coordinator - OMC Jeff Hwy - Full Time

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a data analytics professional to support clinical quality initiatives. The role collaborates with leadership to identify, trend, and analyze quality issues, and to facilitate evidence-based improvement.

You will maintain databases, generate trend reports, and contribute to accreditation processes. Required: associates degree and 5 years of healthcare experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Formación

• Associates degree in healthcare or related field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related healthcare quality improvement work.
• Familiarity with regulatory/accreditation standards and reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Manages and maintains assigned databases.
• Provides data analysis and trend reports for performance improvement.
• Reviews and guides evidence-based order sets and guidelines.
• Educates on regulatory/accrediting standards.
• Participates in risk management and follow-up of clinical issues.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Conocimientos

Regulatory knowledge

Quality management

Statistical analysis

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Travel between facilities

Educación

Associates degree in healthcare

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Herramientas

Statistical software

Excel / spreadsheet software

Database management systems

Word processing

Descripción del empleo

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job collaborates with department leadership and committees in the identification, trending, and analysis of clinical quality issues and collaborates to facilitate resolution of these issues. Manages specific data for internal and external reporting and plays a key role in accreditation and survey processes within the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Associates degree in healthcare or related field.

Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare or related field.

Work Experience

Required - 5 years of related experience in healthcare or quality improvement.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards.
• General knowledge and understanding of the principles and theories of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
• Expert knowledge of common statistical programs, spreadsheet and database management and word processing.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and presentation and facilitation capabilities.
• Strong team management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

• Manages and maintains assigned databases.
• Provides data analysis, trended reports and direction for performance improvement initiatives.
• Facilitates review, and tracks use, of best practice order sets and guidelines though direct participation and communication to guide improvement based upon evidence.
• Educates and interprets standards related to regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Participates in risk management through the identification, trending and follow up of clinical issues.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.