Leading the daily operations of the Potential Quality Incident/Provider Preventable Condition and clinical reporting nurse teams.
Ensure the complete review of Quality-of-Care cases, adherence to standard work, reporting accuracy, and compliance with IEHP policies, Local, State, and Federal laws, and regulations.
The planning and implementation of any quality audit initiatives, programs, and processes identified by IEHP’s Quality System.
Responsible for managing direct reports to ensure effective resource management and prioritization of work in support of meeting Quality and Organizational goals and priorities.
Responsible for the development, management, implementation, and evaluation of all areas of responsibility including, but not limited to, Potential Quality Incidents (PQI)/Provider Preventable Conditions (PPC) processes, Quality Reviews, and clinical audits of IEHP Providers to ensure clinically appropriate billing.
Provide oversight and management of the PQI and PPC processes and staff to comply with IEHP policies, Local, State, and Federal standards, and regulations.
Collaborate with appropriate internal and external departments, team members, and entities to achieve organizational quality initiatives, as assigned.
Responsible for the development, maintenance, implementation, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures, standard operating procedures, and job aides.
Participate in Quality Management activities and projects to ensure interventions meet project goals.
Lead, prepare, and coordinate appropriate Provider Quality Review department related internal meetings.
Represent IEHP in external meeting related to key areas of responsibility as appropriate.
Ensure the privacy and security of PHI (Protected Health Information) as outlined in IEHP’s policies and procedures relating to HIPAA compliance.
Requirements
Five (5) or more years of any individual or combined healthcare experience in quality management, quality assurance, quality improvement, utilization management, case management, acute care, and/or ambulatory care setting
Three (3) or more years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role in any healthcare setting
Experience in an HMO or Managed Care setting is preferred
Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required
Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution preferred
Possession of an active, unrestricted, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California BRN required
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification preferred
Knowledge of clinical audits, including medical record reviews
Intermediate knowledge of word, excel, and PowerPoint.
Intermediate computer skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Builds effective work relationships
Benefits
CalPERS retirement 457(b) option with a contribution match
Generous paid time off
vacation, holidays, sick
State of the art fitness center on-site
Medical Insurance with Dental and Vision
Paid life insurance for employees with additional options
Short-term, and long-term disability options
Pet care insurance
Flexible Spending Account – Health Care/Childcare
Wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance
Career advancement opportunities and professional development