Quality Improvement Specialist

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance in psychiatric hospitals. This entry-level position involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, conducting surveys, and providing training on compliance standards. Join a dedicated team committed to improving healthcare quality and making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid basic life insurance

Cafeteria plan

Deferred compensation with state matching opportunities

MOSERS retirement plan

13 paid holidays per year

10 hours of annual leave and sick leave accrued per month

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in workplace safety, environmental science, regulatory compliance, or healthcare.
• Two years of experience in healthcare administration or policy interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Providing information on Joint Commission and CMS standards.
• Organizing monthly mock surveys across campuses.
• Conducting facility education sessions on compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Healthcare administration

Data collection

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety, public health, environmental health, occupational safety, healthcare, or related fields

Job description

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This position is based at the St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center – South, located at 5300 Arsenal St., St. Louis, MO 63139. It focuses on regulatory compliance for children’s and adult psychiatric hospitals. The children’s hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and CMS, while the adult hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission with one certified unit. The role reports to the Quality Management department and involves liaising with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to monitor, implement, and improve healthcare compliance.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing information on Joint Commission hospital and behavioral health manuals, and CMS A tags to the organization.
2. Organizing monthly mock surveys across three campuses.
3. Collaborating with leaders on action plans from mock surveys, tracers, or actual surveys.
4. Conducting monthly facility education sessions on compliance with Joint Commission and CMS A tags.
5. Performing weekly unit walks across all three campuses.
6. Collecting data post-Joint Commission or CMS surveys.
7. Reporting monthly compliance updates to facility leadership.
8. Serving as an expert on hospital and behavioral health TJC chapters and CMS hospital tags.
9. Participating in the Provision of Care and Patient Rights committees for both facilities.
10. Conducting annual policy reviews.
11. Providing bi-annual compliance matrices to leadership.
12. Creating training materials related to standards.
13. Attending TJC and CMS training sessions and reporting findings to QM and leadership.
14. Monitoring practice adherence to policies.
15. Participating in Infection Control rounds.
16. Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, public health, environmental health, occupational safety, healthcare, or related fields.
• At least two years of experience in workplace safety, environmental science, regulatory compliance, healthcare life safety, or healthcare environment of care.
• Two years of experience in healthcare administration or policy interpretation.

Benefits include:

• Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid basic life insurance (equivalent to annual salary).
• Cafeteria plan.
• Deferred compensation with state matching opportunities.
• MOSERS retirement plan (vesting after 5 years of service).
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• 10 hours of annual leave and sick leave accrued per month.

Why choose DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is committed to preventing, treating, and raising awareness about mental illness and developmental disabilities. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected, helping them pursue their dreams and live fully in their communities.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industry: Government Administration