Description:
Reports to: Quality and Compliance Manager
Rate of Pay: $20.10 - $23.23
Work schedule: Monday - Friday, weekdays
Position Summary: Responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and daily operations of agency-wide quality and compliance programs. Assists the Quality & Compliance Manager in executing the Quality Management Program and work plan, as well as assists in quality and regulatory compliance initiatives, including UDS, CQL initiatives, Patient/Person Satisfaction, and OPWDD DQI.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Sedentary work; ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
• Excellent hand eye coordination.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to tolerate extensive exposure to computer monitor/screen.
• Ability to tolerate extensive use of computer keyboard.
• Ability to travel frequently between agency locations.

Requirements:

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• High school diploma or equivalent required.

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• Associate’s degree in healthcare field preferred and/or 1+ years’ experience in healthcare and/or quality initiatives preferred.

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• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of database management principles essential.

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• Strong organizational, computer and information management skills.

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• Knowledge of eClinicalWorks & eVero electronic medical records preferred.

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• NYS Driver’s License and reliable personal vehicle for business use.

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• Exhibits a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in dealing with issues

• Assists in the implementation of the organization’s Quality Improvement Plan and participates in Workgroup meetings.
• Participates in Bi-weekly Quality Workgroup meetings.
• Attends other meetings as needed.
• Audits/monitors policies and procedures and issues corrective actions as needed.
• Perform audits related to compliant billing, fire drills, personal finances, medication records, and other identified areas.
• Creates corrective actions based on findings of the audits.
• Sends corrective actions/plans of corrective actions to the responsible department managers.
• Works with staff to ensure plans are adjusted as needed.
• Assists with the enforcement of the Quality Assurance Plan and Corporate Compliance work plan.
• Ensures departments stay informed of relevant regulatory updates.
• Stays current on regulations and standards through the use of websites, email list services, training programs, webinars, and conferences.
• Provides updates on regulatory changes to the Quality and Compliance Manager as they occur.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements:

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• High school diploma or equivalent required.

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• Associate’s degree in healthcare field preferred and/or 1+ years’ experience in healthcare and/or quality initiatives preferred.

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• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of database management principles essential.

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• Strong organizational, computer and information management skills.

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• Knowledge of eClinicalWorks & eVero electronic medical records preferred.

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• NYS Driver’s License and reliable personal vehicle for business use.

• 
  
• Exhibits a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in dealing with issues.