Clinical Quality Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Gather and submit accurate data to the designated national quality database through data compilation, documentation, and database input.

• Collaborate with hospital departments to analyze data and present it in a format that is usable for clinical quality and performance enhancements.

• Recognize opportunities for clinical quality and performance enhancements and assist with special initiatives.

• Identify patient populations by utilizing program inclusion/exclusion criteria and protocols.

• Collect patient data from medical records.

• Attend weekly Morbidity and Mortality conferences to ensure accurate collection of adverse occurrence data.

• Conduct inter-rater reliability testing for reviewer methodologies and definitions.

• Identify opportunities for streamlining and improving data collection processes.

• Utilize appropriate resources to procure valid, reliable data for database entry.

• Employ software applications for data collection and analysis.

• Analyze data and collaborate with physicians and staff to propose solutions for process improvements.

• Accurately and timely enter data into the database while fulfilling caseload accrual requirements.

• Establish collaborative relationships throughout the hospital, particularly with nursing, health information management, and informatics teams.

• Communicate with patients and families via telephone or written correspondence as necessary.

• Create educational materials and deliver presentations regarding the database.

• Participate in necessary program teleconferences and the annual national conference.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy with three years of experience in a hospital setting; OR

• Diploma/Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy with three years of experience in quality outcomes within a hospital environment; OR

• Master’s degree with one year of experience in a hospital setting.

• Three years of healthcare experience focusing on process improvement initiatives and productivity systems is preferred.

• One year of clinical chart review and abstraction experience is preferred.

• Successfully complete the required National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) training.

• Ability to establish relationships, gain alignment for clinical support, and effectively communicate questions to supervisors, surgeons, and peers.

• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with members of the surgical team and administrative staff.

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, and other software tools for data collection, analysis, and presentation.

• Knowledge and competence in computer literacy, assertiveness, community and system resources, flexibility, interpersonal relations, diplomacy, written and verbal communication, negotiation, analysis, and research methodologies.

• Capability to walk and stand for extended periods.

• Ability to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.

• Dexterity for handling, finger manipulation, and reaching.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Supportive work environment.