Quality Improvement Specialist Job at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218

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Job Description

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21201
Category: Allied Health/Clinical Professional
Schedule: Day Shift

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Excellent compensation package!

Awesome benefits, including dependent tuition reimbursement!

Requisition #: 454063

Location: 600 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287

Shift:
Full Time (40 hours)

Day Shift, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Exempt

Position Summary:
This position performs QI activities which include concurrent and retrospective chart review, observation of clinical and operational performance, and data collection and analysis; to assess performance. Responsibilities include medical record review, QI data analysis and reporting, conducting clinical audits and tracers, Physician Advisor interaction, and special projects which are coordinated and directed by the QI/UM Team Leader, Manager, or Director. May design and initiate special projects as supervised by department management.

Education :
Completion of an accredited Nursing (RN), Physician=s Assistant, or bachelor's degree in related healthcare, preferred.

Work Experience:
Requires five years equivalent full-time clinical experience as registered nurse, M.D., P.A., Experience in at least two areas of clinical specialty is preferred. Prefer a minimum of three years related experience in quality improvement or safety, collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, identifying and solving problems and conducting educational programs with hospital staff, facilitating discussion with multidisciplinary team to recommend solutions etc.
Must possess advanced interpersonal and communication written and verbal skills necessary to gather and exchange data (both internally and externally) with members of the health care team. Ability to independently assess which data management and statistical strategies are needed to optimally report outcomes. Ability to assess medical records and make determinations on clinical criteria with policies and procedures, with experience in assigned specialty. Demonstrated competence in all areas identified in the Competencies, Dimensions, Problem solving, and Information Management sections.

Licensure/Certification:
Licensed in the State of Maryland as a Registered Nurse (RN), Physician Assistant (PA), or licensure in a related healthcare position. Relevant experience in a health care setting with experience in statistical analysis preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnosis, surgical procedures, and basic disease processes. Analytical ability required to gather data, decide on conformity based on predetermined criteria, identify problems and refer for resolution. Basic knowledge of medical records coding standards. Awareness of licensing and accreditation standards. Proficient with QI methodologies, applications and theory. Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel and other project management applications. Knowledge of adequacy of documentation, and ability to conduct research of issue at hand, as well as formulate recommendations based on findings; capable of providing in-service education to health care providers in regard to this topic.

Must possess advanced interpersonal and communication written and verbal skills necessary to gather and exchange data (both internally and externally) with members of the health care team. Ability to independently assess which data management and statistical strategies are needed to optimally report outcomes. Ability to assess medical records and make determinations on clinical criteria with policies and procedures, with experience in assigned specialty. Demonstrated competence in all areas identified in the Competencies, Dimensions, Problem solving, and Information Management sections.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts - including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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