QUALITY ANALYST

Encompass Community Supports (d/b/a formerly Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board); Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (low employee cost)

13 paid holidays

17 PTO days

Pension/retirement plan

Education opportunities

Life Insurance

Health Savings Plan

Flexible Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Encompass Community Supports is hiring a Quality Analyst to evaluate agency programs, client records and procedures for compliance with laws and policies. Work is performed under general supervision.

The role emphasizes health information audits, incident reporting, policy development and staff training to improve service quality and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of quality improvement and program evaluation techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques involved in the evaluation and treatment of mental disorders, substance abuse and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Investigates complaints regarding clients and develops agency policies.
• Conducts health information audits of treatment records and reporting systems.
• Reports critical incidents to regulatory authorities and the Executive Director.
• Develops policies for agency records archives and ensures compliance.
• Provides staff development in quality improvement and health information for staff.

Skills

Quality improvement

Program evaluation

Statistics

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Credible system

Word

Excel

Job description

Encompass Community Supports, formerly known as Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services (RRCS) is hiring a Quality Analyst. Encompass Community Supports is a Virginia State community services organization that improves the quality of life in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties by providing comprehensive mental health, substance use, developmental disability, housing, children’s, and aging services. As an organization of almost 400 employees and more than 80 programs, we lead with integrity and excellence and embrace collaboration, accountability, and innovation to respond to the ever-changing needs of our community. Our non-profit organization qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, allowing eligible employees to potentially receive student loan forgiveness. ECS is also a registered site for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment plan. Our benefits are highly competitive and include:

• Low employee cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 13 paid holidays annually
• 17 PTO days
• Enrollment in VA State pension and retirement plan
• Employee training and educational opportunities
• Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

At Encompass Community Supports, our full-time employees work 37.5 hours weekly. The Quality Analyst evaluates Agency programs, policies, client records and procedures to ensure conformity with laws, rules, regulations and policies; work is performed under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Investigates complaints regarding clients, including but not limited to, allegations of abuse and neglect; develops and maintains agency policies.
• Conducts health information audits of treatment records, management information systems and reimbursement systems; creates reports for direct staff and management to show health information adherence to local, state, federal and accreditation standards.
• Reports applicable critical incidents and safety incidents to appropriate regulatory authorities and Executive Director
• Researches, develops and monitors medical records policies to assure quality records and compliance with applicable local, state, federal and accreditation and privacy standards.
• Conducts staff development activities in areas related to quality improvement and health information for organizational management and direct service staff.
• Consults with program managers providing guidance and support for the monitoring, evaluating and improvement of service outcomes.
• Serves as liaison for outside regulators on matters related to medical records and outside reviews.
• Develops policies and procedures for agency records archives and other agency-wide policies; ensures regulatory agency compliance.
• Analyzes risk and consults with management on risk management issues.
• Performs critical incident reporting and analysis.
• Processes medical record requests from DDS and other agencies.
• Processes and implements CMS level initiatives.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Serves as liaison to state Human Rights Advocate and attends various committee meetings; Serves as agency privacy officer.
• EHR/CLT duties: Form building/updates, corrections, problem solving use of Credible system with CLT & SUs.
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of quality improvement and program evaluation techniques; thorough knowledge of the principals and practices and techniques used in the evaluation of and treatment of persons with disabilities; thorough knowledge and skill in the use of statistical procedures used to evaluate programs; thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques involved in the evaluation and treatment of mental disorders, substance abuse and developmental disabilities; skill in the implementation and operation of quality improvement, program evaluation and licensure activities; ability to design program evaluation models and to conduct evaluations; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; proficient in technology use and communications for sharing data and information; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agency officials, agency clients, associates and the general public; knowledge of MS Office, to include Word and Excel.

COMPETENCIES

Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems. Displays imagination and the ability to approach situations and problems in a unique or non-traditional manner; develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges. Makes timely, rational and realistic decisions based on information at hand, logical assumptions, available resources, goals, constraints, and risks. Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.Coordinates ideas and resources to achieve goals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field
• At least 1 year of experience in human services or health information program evaluation is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This work requires little or no physical effort or exertion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Attends training and maintains certifications as required by the Agency and regulatory guidelines.

Employment with Encompass Community Supports is contingent upon the successful completion of our background check process (criminal, DMV, education, drug screening, reference check, DSS, OIG and SAM). Encompass Community Supports is an Equal Opportunity Employer