QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR
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0 1 day ago Full Job Description Responsibilities Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed private residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral and neurobehavioral problems.
Our greatest asset is our staff, who work together to uphold the Facility's reputation for excellence in helping patients and their families resolve behavioral health problems.
Meridell is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc.
(UHS) one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, that operates through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide.
Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 95,000 employees.
Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.
We are looking for a Quality Improvement/Risk Management Coordinator to provide support to the Risk Manager by performing a wide range of administrative and office support activities to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization.
The Quality Improvement/ Risk Management Coordinator assists with the coordination of the Risk Management program functioning as an objective body that reviews and evaluates issues/concerns within the organization.
The Risk Management Coordinator is involved in process to help protect the hospital's assets from loss.
Working closely with the Director of Risk Management, the Risk Management Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the loss control efforts and for making recommendations to minimize or eliminate exposure.
RISK IDENTIFICATION & EVALUATION Ensures appropriate and timely reporting of occurrences.
Collects and screens all reports.
Focuses on daily tasks in directly supporting the Director with risk and quality adminstrative tasks Identifies actual and potential risk situations and facilitates the determination of causative factors.
Will assist the facilities department under the supervisor of the Risk Management Director Develops and oversees staff schedule that meets patient's needs.
Receives immediate and concurrent reporting of adverse patient outcomes identified by the PI process.
Receives and investigates reports of product problem to determine appropriate response and establish record keeping responsibilities.
In the event of patient injury, established direction from the Director of Risk Management and Corporate Risk Management in the appropriate action for defense strategy.
Reviews reports on facility and equipment to assess loss potential.
RISK REDUCTION Networks with department managers to implement system changes aimed at optimally reducing or eliminating causative factors.
Networks with medical staff to ensure active involvement and participation Interfaces with the Patient Advocate specific to patient complaints and assesses/recommends action, on those, which may be a source of potential litigation.
In conjunction with hospital administration recommends actions when possible to resolve with patient and/or family any grievances against hospital perceived as potential liability claims.
Identifies particular practices having legal connotations to target planning of preventive and corrective measures.
Assesses liability and probability of legal action.
Participates actively in committees including identifying trends for group action and participates in Environment of Care walk-through.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education/
Experience:
Associates degree in Business or related field.
Bachelors preferred.
Prefer at least two (2) years' experience as an administrative assistant or in health care field.
Clinical experience preferred but not required.
Skills:
Demonstrated leadership, communication, management and computer skills involving business writing and knowledge of Microsoft office products.
Physical Requirements:
Must have good visual acuity.
Ability to lift up to 25lbs, and ability to push/pull a minimum of 25 pounds.
Demonstrate ability to tolerate frequent position changes such as twisting, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and bending positions for complete shift.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for momentary to extended periods of time.
Other:
Position requires the ability to work productively and independently.
Must follow the security and confidentiality guidelines set forth by Meridell Achievement Center.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Risk Manager and/or his/her designee.
Previous experience in a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility preferred.
This individual must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Diplomacy and discretion are essential, as well as excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Professional demeanor and appearance required.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
0 1 day ago Full Job Description Responsibilities Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed private residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral and neurobehavioral problems.
Our greatest asset is our staff, who work together to uphold the Facility's reputation for excellence in helping patients and their families resolve behavioral health problems.
Meridell is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc.
(UHS) one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, that operates through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide.
Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 95,000 employees.
Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.
We are looking for a Quality Improvement/Risk Management Coordinator to provide support to the Risk Manager by performing a wide range of administrative and office support activities to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization.
The Quality Improvement/ Risk Management Coordinator assists with the coordination of the Risk Management program functioning as an objective body that reviews and evaluates issues/concerns within the organization.
The Risk Management Coordinator is involved in process to help protect the hospital's assets from loss.
Working closely with the Director of Risk Management, the Risk Management Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the loss control efforts and for making recommendations to minimize or eliminate exposure.
RISK IDENTIFICATION & EVALUATION Ensures appropriate and timely reporting of occurrences.
Collects and screens all reports.
Focuses on daily tasks in directly supporting the Director with risk and quality adminstrative tasks Identifies actual and potential risk situations and facilitates the determination of causative factors.
Will assist the facilities department under the supervisor of the Risk Management Director Develops and oversees staff schedule that meets patient's needs.
Receives immediate and concurrent reporting of adverse patient outcomes identified by the PI process.
Receives and investigates reports of product problem to determine appropriate response and establish record keeping responsibilities.
In the event of patient injury, established direction from the Director of Risk Management and Corporate Risk Management in the appropriate action for defense strategy.
Reviews reports on facility and equipment to assess loss potential.
RISK REDUCTION Networks with department managers to implement system changes aimed at optimally reducing or eliminating causative factors.
Networks with medical staff to ensure active involvement and participation Interfaces with the Patient Advocate specific to patient complaints and assesses/recommends action, on those, which may be a source of potential litigation.
In conjunction with hospital administration recommends actions when possible to resolve with patient and/or family any grievances against hospital perceived as potential liability claims.
Identifies particular practices having legal connotations to target planning of preventive and corrective measures.
Assesses liability and probability of legal action.
Participates actively in committees including identifying trends for group action and participates in Environment of Care walk-through.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education/
Experience:
Associates degree in Business or related field.
Bachelors preferred.
Prefer at least two (2) years' experience as an administrative assistant or in health care field.
Clinical experience preferred but not required.
Skills:
Demonstrated leadership, communication, management and computer skills involving business writing and knowledge of Microsoft office products.
Physical Requirements:
Must have good visual acuity.
Ability to lift up to 25lbs, and ability to push/pull a minimum of 25 pounds.
Demonstrate ability to tolerate frequent position changes such as twisting, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and bending positions for complete shift.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for momentary to extended periods of time.
Other:
Position requires the ability to work productively and independently.
Must follow the security and confidentiality guidelines set forth by Meridell Achievement Center.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Risk Manager and/or his/her designee.
Previous experience in a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility preferred.
This individual must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Diplomacy and discretion are essential, as well as excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Professional demeanor and appearance required.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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