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Advantage Health Centers · 2 months ago

Director - Quality Improvement/Risk/Accreditation

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Advantage Health Centers is seeking a Director of Quality Improvement/Risk/Accreditation to lead all aspects of quality improvement and risk management while ensuring accreditation compliance. This role involves developing strategies for continuous improvement, managing risk initiatives, and overseeing quality improvement staff.

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Responsibilities

Develop, implement and monitor a comprehensive organizational strategy to ensure continuous improvement

Subject matter expert and champion responsible for working with and supporting leadership to improve quality measures, benchmarking, best practices and patient satisfaction

Develop ongoing programs to educate staff regarding quality standards, risk management and organizational improvement initiatives

Lead and manage risk management initiatives by

Effectively monitoring and identifying risks

Implementing risk mitigation strategies

Developing strategies to ensure adherence to desired outcomes and standards

Ensure interdepartmental collaboration to control costs, mitigate risks, adhere to industry standards and best practices by managing and monitoring risk management functions

Monitor changes from accreditation governing bodies and updates policies and procedures as appropriate

Assist with new-hire orientation program and training of new staff in accord with grant and regulatory requirements

Lead and manage all Infection Control efforts at all AHC locations

Lead and manage Quality Improvement Staff

Primary contact for site visitor activities including but not limited to:

Appropriate projection of site visit days

Performs review and acceptance of Plans of Correction (POC)

Finalizes accreditation finding and request-for-organization POC in response to all deficiencies

Leads performance improvement activities

Qualification

Quality ImprovementRisk ManagementAccreditation StandardsPopulation Health ManagementRisk AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelHealthcare Quality CertificationStrategic PlanningStaff ManagementLeadership

Required

Master's Degree in Health Services, Public Administration, or related field

Demonstrated experience efficiently managing a professional staff, setting and maintaining clear and consistent standards for staff performance

Experience developing and managing strategic plans, implementing goals in an organized fashion

Experience in assessments, accreditation reviews, or audits where performance standards are established and reviewed

Knowledge in principles related to Patient Centered Medical Home, Meaningful Use and Quality Improvement

Broad knowledge of population health management and preventive health screening standards

Advanced working knowledge of risk analysis best practices and procedures

Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and system tools utilized for risk analysis

Advanced working knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements

Detailed working knowledge of accreditation standards as they relate to FQHC's

Preferred

Certification in one or more of the following strongly preferred: Certified Healthcare Quality Professional (CPHQ), Certified Black Belt (Lean, Six Sigma)