RN Quality Improvement Coordinator

General Summary of Position
Participates in the continuous systematic monitoring of all MedStar Family Choice participating provider processes and outcomes; directs problem focused studies; implements and maintains department objectives to ensure compliance of NCQA accreditation Federal/State regulations licensing or reviewing agency requirements; liaison for Quality Improvement Committees. The ideal candidate should be a critical thinker with practical experience in patient care public health quality improvement and the assessment of quality improvement initiatives as well as writing for diverse audiences and can independently assess which data management and statistical strategies when needed to optimally report outcomes. Background with HEDIS & Excel is strongly desired. The candidate should also have the ability to assess medical records and make determinations on clinical criteria with policies and procedures.We recruit retain and advance associates with diverse backgrounds skills and talents equitably at all levels.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively participates in the development and completion of the annual QI Plans and QI Appraisals. Prepares annual Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) and Quality Improvement Activity Analysis (QIA's).
• Attends and contributes content to the monthly Quality Improvement staff meetings. Assists the Quality Improvement Manager in maintaining accurate and thorough meeting minutes. Attends the Quality Improvement Committee meetings and other meetings as directed.
• Contributes to member and provider newsletters as well as MFC website content when necessary.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Participates in EPSDT activities and serve as liaison for EPSDT auditors as needed.
• Follows the established protocol for reporting any quality issues identified. Develop project initiatives process and performance measures for Quality Management and deliverables to ensure positive outcomes defined by corporate objectives and NCQA and regulatory regulations.
• Actively participates in evaluating compliance with the regulations and standards provides cross departmental input in gathering required material in support of audit activities and follow up on audit findings and assist with upload as needed.
• Actively participates in the HEDIS audit by attending/leading HEDIS trainings gathering required records abstracting pertinent medical record data entering data into the HEDIS software database and performing peer audits. Attend HEDIS pro-Active meetings and remain current on annual updates up to and including medical record review QI data analysis and reporting conducting clinical audits and tracers Physician Advisor interaction and special projects.
• Participates in the design and implementation of multidisciplinary quality improvement projects as determined by MFC.
• Collaborates with the Quality Improvement Manager to ensure that all components of the QI Standards for NCQA accreditation are met. Remain current on annual updates.
• Investigates quality of care events for MFC summarizes findings and reports cases to the MFC Quality of Care Peer Review Committee (QOC). Organize and attend monthly QOC meetings maintain confidential meeting minutes and report the QOC activities to the QI/UM committee. Ensure that all applicable cases are forwarded to the Credentialing Department for tracking and trending.
• Investigates quality of care events for MedStar Family Choice summarize findings and collaborate on cases with the MedStar Health Plans Medical Director. Report quality of care activities to the QIC quarterly meetings. Functions as a liaison to the District/State for quality improvement matters on an as needed basis.
• Provides feedback to healthcare providers to apprise them of services that are still needed for patients in order for them to be compliant. Works directly with provider offices to inform them of their Quality and performance on HEDIS measures and educates them on opportunities for improvement.
• Provides oversight of assigned programs/services/outreach and reports findings to quality improvement committee. Participates in the development and maintenance of corrective action plans as needed.
• Revises QI policies and procedures annually.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare field (BSN) preferred

Experience

• 3-4 years Healthcare experience required and
• Quality improvement experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Valid RN license in Maryland or the District of Columbia. Upon Hire required and
• CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality CPHQ Upon Hire preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• High degree of computer proficiency.
• Ability to establish priorities self-motivated works independently and follow instructions with supervision.