Remote Clinical Quality Technician: Patient Care & QA

University of Kentucky; Richmond (KY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Clinical Quality Technician (CQT) to provide clinical support to providers, collect patient history, expedite flow, and coordinate preventive care per evidence-based guidelines. You will gather information from other facilities, assist with prior authorizations, and work with the care team to ensure high-value, safe patient care.

You will navigate electronic health records, schedule appointments, and communicate with pharmacies while adhering to UKHC

Qualifications

• Associate degree and at least two years of direct patient care and/or clinical healthcare experience preferred.
• Kentucky SRNA or RN nursing student with clinical experience required/preferred.
• Military Medic or CST competency through UKHC acceptable.
• Graduate from a medical assistant program.
• BLS certification through AHA Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to providers and obtain patient medical history.
• Expedite patient flow and coordinate preventative care services.
• Plan components of patient care using evidence-based guidelines.
• Gather health info from other facilities to update records and obtain prior authorizations.
• Navigate electronic health records systems and communicate with pharmacies for refills.
• Schedule first-time and follow-up appointments, tests, and consults.
• Collaborate with patients, physicians and staff to ensure quality patient care and safety.

Skills

Microsoft Windows

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Leadership

Patient care

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate degree

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Clinical Quality Technician (CQT) to provide clinical support to providers, collect patient history, expedite flow, and coordinate preventive care per evidence-based guidelines. You will gather information from other facilities, assist with prior authorizations, and work with the care team to ensure high-value, safe patient care.

You will navigate electronic health records, schedule appointments, and communicate with pharmacies while adhering to UKHC