Hybrid Quality & Compliance Manager at United Cerebral Palsy Assoc. of the North Country

Description

Reports to: Director of Quality Assurance and Corporate Compliance

Rate of Pay: $20.10 - $23.23

Work schedule: Monday - Friday, weekdays

Position Summary: Responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and daily operations of agency-wide quality and compliance programs. Assists the Quality & Compliance Manager in executing the Quality Management Program and work plan, as well as assists in quality and regulatory compliance initiatives, including UDS, CQL initiatives, Patient/Person Satisfaction, and OPWDD DQI.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists in the implementation of the organization’s Quality Improvement Plan and participates in Workgroup meetings.
• Participates in Bi-weekly Quality Workgroup meetings.
• Attends other meetings as needed.
• Audits/monitors policies and procedures and issues corrective actions as needed.
• Perform audits related to compliant billing, fire drills, personal finances, medication records, and other identified areas.
• Creates corrective actions based on findings of the audits.
• Sends corrective actions/plans of corrective actions to the responsible department managers.
• Works with staff to ensure plans are adjusted as needed.
• Assists with the enforcement of the Quality Assurance Plan and Corporate Compliance work plan.
• Ensures departments stay informed of relevant regulatory updates.
• Stays current on regulations and standards through the use of websites, email list services, training programs, webinars, and conferences.
• Provides updates on regulatory changes to the Quality and Compliance Manager as they occur.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2. Associate’s degree in healthcare field preferred and/or 1+ years’ experience in healthcare and/or quality initiatives preferred.
• 3. Excellent computer skills and knowledge of database management principles essential.
• 4. Strong organizational, computer and information management skills.
• 5. Knowledge of eClinicalWorks & eVero electronic medical records preferred.
• 6. NYS Driver’s License and reliable personal vehicle for business use.
• 7. Exhibits a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in dealing with issues.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Sedentary work; ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
• Excellent hand eye coordination.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to tolerate extensive exposure to computer monitor/screen.
• Ability to tolerate extensive use of computer keyboard.
• Ability to travel frequently between agency locations.

Benefits:

Cerebral Palsy Association / Community Health Center of the North Country offers eligible employees excellent, affordable benefits options. Options include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Term Life/AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, 401(k), and other elective programs. We also offer generous time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time, as well as paid holidays.