Quality Management Specialist
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs concurrent and retrospective chart reviews on designated population to evaluate care in accordance with accepted standards of medical practice, hospital policies and procedures and regulatory guidelines. Utilize required criteria to evaluate the delivery of care and/or services. Refer all variances to appropriate department heads and/or medical staff for interventions. Prepare, analyze and compile statistics for required reports. Function as facilitator for designated committees.
MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Current, valid Texas LVN License
Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
Work Experience (Years and Area): Five years clinical experience in an acute care/ambulatory care environment providing/managing patients with varying diagnosis and other treatment protocols.
Management Experience (Years and Area): None Required.
Equipment Operated: Personal computer, Windows based programs (i.e., MS Word, Excel).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Writing/Composing, Correspondence, Reports
Other Skills:
Analytical, Mathematics, Medical Terminology, P.C., Research, Statistical
Typing 35 wpm
Advanced Educational Preference:
Advanced Training - Specialty: Nursing
Work Schedule:
Flexible, Weekdays, Eligible for Telecommute
Other Requirements:
Ability to collect, compile, analyze and interpret data. Self-organizational skills. Requires minimal supervision. Familiar with quality improvement functions and external regulatory agency requirements. Knowledge of infection control procedures desired. Travel between Harris Health System facilities