POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Quality Specialist is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Clinical Quality Specialist is primarily responsible for ensuring the accurate entry of all Start of Episode and OASIS forms for patient charts. S/he processes Home Health Director of Clinical Services workflows.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• One (1) year experience in home health care required.
• QA experience in home health care preferred.
• Prior experience with electronic medical records preferred.

SKILLS

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.

• Completes or reviews all client medical records regarding OASIS.
• Executes all OASIS reviews on a timely basis.
• Assures compliance with OASIS time frames as required by law.
• Completes OASIS activities as appropriate in conjunction with field staff.
• Reviews and processes the Home Health Director of Clinical Services workflow as assigned, including tasks related to start and resumption of episode, OASIS review and utilization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.