Quality Coordinator

Position Summary 

Advances Quality/Risk tactics by assisting in data capture, aggregation and analysis along with just-in-time education and facilitation of improvement projects. Position involves mitigating risk, protecting the hospital and help provide a safe environment for its patients focusing on reducing medical errors, improving patient safety and staying current on federal and state laws and regulations. Active participation in patient safety committees, managing claims and service recovery.  Acts as a resource for hospital staff who have legal concerns, facilitating investigations and assisting legal counsel in the litigation process.  

• Special Skills 
  
  
  
  • Bilingual preferred 
  
  
  • Proficient  in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other computer software such as Midas, Cerner Premier Quality Advisor, etc.  
  
  
  • Excellent customer service skills.  
  
  
  • Clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills to assist in the resolution of quality of care issues.  
  
  
  • Ability to conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and debriefs. 
  
  
  • Ability to interview hospital and medical staff as needed.  
  
  
  • Ability to interpret loss run reports and crate a monthly risk report.  
  
  
  • Ability to work with Legal department, assigned legal counsel and research legal questions. 
  
  


• Minimum Requirements 
  
  
  
  • Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) 
  
  
  • Experience:  2 years experience in healthcare quality improvement activities 
  
  
  • Licensure/Certifications: Registered Nurse Licensed  in State of Arizona 
  
  


• Preferred Requirements 
  
  
  
  • Education: Masters  Degree in healthcare, Health Information Management  or business related field 
  
  
  • Experience:  
    
    
    
    • 5-7 years clinical experience with at least 4 of those years in acute care 
    
    
    • 5 years working with the Joint Commission Accreditation standards and survey preparation, CMS and DHS regulation and data collection 
    
    
    • 2 years in Risk Management, familiar with Arizona statues and medical malpractice litigation. 
    
    
  
  
  • Licensure/Certifications: CPHQ, CPHRM, Notary Republic 
  
  

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