Quality Improvement Coordinator

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Acentra Health is looking for a Quality Improvement Coordinator to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

The Quality Improvement Coordinator will serve as a key member of our quality improvement team who supports contract growth by working with operations to review assessments and ensure quality metrics align with contract deliverables. This role is responsible for establishing a culture of continued learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains working knowledge of the current contract and deliverables to ensure compliance.
• Complete and review Supports Intensity Scale-A 2nd Edition (SIS-A) assessments in accordance with contractual requirements to ensure alignment with established performance metrics, ensure compliance with service level agreements and ensure accountability.
• Ability to support and influence a team environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers in a professional and courteous manner under fast-paced and changing conditions.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary.
• Ability to organize, synthesize, and analyze large amounts of information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including individuals with intellectual disability/autism, families, advocates, program staff and other stakeholders.
• Works with supervisor and appropriate staff to establish and maintain a performance measurement/indicator system for Operations.
• Works with Supervisor to implement evaluation tools that will produce quantitative and qualitative data and findings to validate compliance and competence.
• Works with Supervisor to identify and maximize opportunities to use data and reports to improve services, processes and products.
• AAIDD Quality Leads works with Supervisor to provide IRRs and any other Quality Improvement strategies as required for assigned contracts or customers, both internal and external.
• Works with Supervisor to facilitate the development and implementation of quality improvement plans, including policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Work with Supervisor to prepare and provide data analysis of performance indicators and Quality Summary Reports to Senior Management.
• Works with Supervisor to maintain documented standards of performance and identifying all deviations from the quality improvement plan.
• Increasing knowledge of quality improvement methods and practices related to the SIS-A and supplementals
• Develop knowledge of quality improvement models and methods (e.g quality measurement and reporting, plan-do-check-act).
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities/autism
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an SIS-A assessor in good standing.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• General knowledge of how to apply process improvement to everyday situations.
• Proficiency in use of productivity tools including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Microsoft Power Applications)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities.
• Previous workload management experience
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors, and others.
• Strong critical thinking skills necessary.
• Attentiveness to deadlines and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding organization skills and attention to detail.

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Benefits

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.

Thank You!

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

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EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Compensation

The pay for this position is listed below.

"Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant's position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level."