Full Time - Altoona, PA

Bachelor's Degree and healthcare experience required

Currently seeking Altoona, PA based QAPI to fill a full time, permanent, position at Senior LIFE. The ideal candidate will have healthcare quality assurance and process improvement experience, as well as a Bachelor's Degree.

Benefits of the QAPI Coordinator

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays Off

Senior LIFE is an innovative home and community based Medicare and Medicaid funded program which provides all-inclusive healthcare services and support to seniors living in the community. Senior LIFE makes it possible for seniors to remain at home, enjoying the comfort and reassurance of familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need. Senior LIFE staff live the mission of the program. Our team is committed to partnering with our seniors to remain at home through promoting open communication and shared decision making while providing excellent care and services.

Responsibilities of the QAPI Coordinator

• Developing and implementing the quality improvement program for Senior LIFE
• Creating and rolling out an annual review and update of the center’s quality improvement plan
• Identifying and integrating quality indicators ;implementing tracking and review of best practices center-wide
• Monitoring the open action/complaints hotline weekly, plus analyzing high level incident reports, infection control log and survey deficiencies to identify areas of improvement
• Managing all data and providing comprehensive analytics and reporting, as needed
• Educating and training staff on all aspects of quality improvement
• Monitoring all new and existing initiatives, providing comprehensive analyses and improvement ideas and integrating those concepts in the short- and long-term
• Conducting monthly facility orientations and provider network audits
• Providing comprehensive assessments and QI recommendations to the Senior LIFE board of directors annually

Beyond immediate in-center responsibilities, this coordinator will have significant alignment with external governing bodies, including work with national quality management agencies and initiatives along with DPW. He/she will also service as the chairperson of the QA-PI committee and sit on the Senior LIFE Fraud, Waste and Abuse Compliance Committee.

This role requires a high level strategic thinker, able to quickly and effectively assess and analyze a situation, and successfully communicate appropriate next steps. Minimum of a B.S. Degree in a health related field required. 2 years experience in healthcare, quality improvement experience preferred

Vaccination from covid-19 is a condition for hiring. A request for exemption can be submitted and will be reviewed and approved on an individual basis.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Altoona, PA 16602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person