UC Davis Health · 15 hours ago
Quality Improvement HC Specialist 3 HX
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expUC Davis Health is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services and is seeking a Quality Improvement HC Specialist 3 HX to manage and implement a Mammography quality program. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, updating policies, and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments.
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Responsibilities
50% - MQSA PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
20% - DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
20% - REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
5% - EDUCATION
5% - SCANNING DUTIES
Qualification
Required
ARRT (R)(M) Certification as an Mammography Technologist
Bachelor's degree in the healthcare profession or a combination of comparable clinical education and/or experience
Minimum of 5 years of direct work experience in Mammography
Thorough knowledge of the safety standards and risks associated with GBCA
Full competency in applying MQSA regulations and the ACR manual for Mammography and Joint Commission Requirements
Understand the legal implications of MQSA through knowledge of QA/QI standards, clinical chart review and abstraction, and regulatory requirements
Thorough knowledge of QA/QI models, measurement tools, and techniques, including collection, aggregation, abstraction, validation, analysis, and reporting of data
Detail-oriented, with proven ability to effectively manage time, see projects through to completion, organize competing priorities, and effectively address complex, urgent issues as they arise
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, to quickly assess complex problems, and to develop and implement timely and effective solutions
Analytical and problem-solving skills to work with complex information, determine impact, identify risks, evaluate approaches, and develop solutions within the context of priorities, time constraints, and available resources
Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with a broad range of clinical and technical staff and representatives of external regulatory agencies and for mentoring lower-level QA/QI staff
Strong skills required to effectively convey complex clinical and technical information both verbally and in writing and to produce high-quality reports and documentation
Strong knowledge of various administrative and business software packages, and of the specialized applications for quality data management
Strong skills to influence staff, management, and clinicians at all levels and across departments
Knowledge and ability to provide guidance on quality indicators or metrics, describing how they relate to patient care and safety
Ability to perform statistics and analysis of data including interpretation and correlation
Ability to prepare reports using applicable software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio), and to present reports to various departmental and hospital committees
Possess technical knowledge of Radiology exams and processes
Knowledge of state, federal, hospital and departmental regulations and requirements
Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to Radiology
Knowledge of quality assurance, quality system essentials, quality improvement, benchmarking, metrics, data analysis, and audit processes
Ability to collect data and synthesize information from a variety of sources; Radiant (RIS), EPIC EMR, RL Solutions, and other programs as necessary
Full understanding of the Radiology Quality Map and how each step impacts the patient, recognizing that at each point there is opportunity to improve processes and outcomes
Knowledge to assess and recommend changes to maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and internal policies
Political acumen and collegial communication skills to interact with persons at all levels of the hierarchy with varying backgrounds, levels of expertise, interest, and personal investment
Experience using a range of organizational and time management skills to coordinate and prioritize a diverse, complex workload and to meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail
Active listening skills, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Speaking skills to convey information effectively
Reading comprehension skills to fully understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
Service orientation skills to actively look for ways to help internal and external customers
Ability to independently conduct research, perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of diverse information and prepare analysis and reports in logical format
Benefits
High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.
Company
UC Davis Health
UC Davis Health is improving lives and transforming health care by providing excellent patient care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.86MKey Investors
Department of Cannabis Control
2023-04-25Grant· $0.86M
Leadership Team
David Lubarsky
CEO, UC Davis Health and Vice Chancellor for Human Health Sciences
Thomas Nesbitt
Senior Advisor to Vice Chancellor and CEO
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