The Job
The
Department of Public Health,
Clinic Operations Section, is seeking a
Contract Quality Improvement Coordinator to assist department leadership in developing, implementing, and monitoring the Quality Improvement program within their Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).
This contract position:
1. Determines Public Health clinic standards for compliance with regulatory agency standards and requirements; leads the development of Performance Improvement (PI), Quality Improvement (QI), and Quality Assurance (QA) activities; develops, coordinates and monitors quality management policies and procedures. M aintains clinic and department-wide QI/QA records. P lans and provides input to patient care practices.
2. Provides data and reports to clinic staff committees for peer review; leads and develops the framework for assessment and interpretation of performance data, patient outcome data and reports; identify trends and corrective actions; serves as a resource and advisor to clinic staff; participates in and performs medical record and focused peer review activities.
3. Develops framework for the assessment and interpretation of performance data for internal and external reporting; ensures accurate and reliable data acquisition including analysis to support clinical and administrative decision making; prepares QI/QA statistical indicators, and narrative reports.
4. Monitors performance, utilization, service quality and ensures compliance with state and federal agency requirements; keeps abreast of new programs, processes, and best practices in QI/QA; assists in the development, implementation, and migration of best practices for safe clinical practice and patient care outcomes.
5. Selects, trains, evaluates, and supervises professional and support staff; provides staff development and educational tools as it relates to QI/QA actives and ongoing training relating to data abstraction, preparation, analysis, and presentation; may oversee a small to medium size QI/QA staff component; prepares and monitors budget information as needed.
6. Acts as the liaison with regulatory and accrediting agencies; conducts investigations, submits patient care quality concern reports, and prepares action plans; ensures necessary corrective action plans are developed, implemented, and monitored.
DEPARMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH - FQHC Our Federally Qualified Health Centers provide a wide range of low-cost, confidential health services. Our mission is to protect health, prevent disease, and promote health and well-being. We are here to give San Bernardino County residents health care in a friendly atmosphere. To learn more, click here .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a contract position which does not obtain status as a regular County employee. The contract period is anticipated to be three (3) years. The Contract may be extended dependent on continuing funding and organizational staffing needs. Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Travel/Driver License: Travel throughout the county may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.
BENEFITS PACKAGE - Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement
- Medical and Dental coverage, including family coverage; Medical Premium Subsidy (MPS) to offset the cost of medical plan premiums
- Paid Vision insurance for employee
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan, 457(b)
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Two (2) years of experience conducting Quality Improvement, Quality Management, and/or Quality Assurance activities in a Public Health, clinical, or other healthcare setting.
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Education: A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or a closely related field.
Note: Candidates with an acceptable combination of education and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position may be considered.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by the hiring authority, and the most highly qualified candidates may be contacted to participate in the interview process.
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible, as this recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require
technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Administrative Services UnitThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
Closing Date/Time: 5/10/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
