Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator

Join Our Team at Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.

We’re looking for a Clinical QA Coordinator who is passionate about improving healthcare quality, supporting clinical excellence, and ensuring compliance with quality standards across our organization.

This role plays an important part in strengthening patient care through quality improvement initiatives, chart audits, peer review coordination, and collaboration with clinical teams. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy working on projects that improve patient outcomes and operational excellence, we’d love to have you join our team.,

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Under the direction of the Director of Quality Improvement, the Quality Assurance Coordinator assists to plan, design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive quality improvement (QI) program. Assists in educating new staff about QI systems and requirements.  
• Meets with internal and external audiences to identify and problem solve QI issues.  
• Monitors/audits clinical team efforts to ensure compliance with internal and external QI standards. Reviews medical records and other documentation to ensure quality care. Helps to prepare QI reports.  
• Coordinate peer review process  
• Pull specific charts for peer reviews to be completed  
• Send out specific paperwork needed to supervisors or peer review reviewees for peer reviews and forms to be used for yearly evaluation.  
• Track and communicate with providers on chart reviews.  
• Chart reviews and group review sessions for Rural Training Track residents  
• Support risk auditor by reviewing reports for accuracy and staff retraining as needed  
• Coordinates the effort to gather data and prepare reports to meet the requirements of HRSA, AAAHC and other regulatory/accrediting agencies, as directed by the Director of Quality Improvement  
• Evaluates variance and other data to identify QI opportunities   
• Adheres to organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and established best practices  
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient centered care  
• Other duties as assigned  
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Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (RN, MA) or allied health field with at least two years of experience in appropriate field (public health, quality assurance/quality improvement, health administration, or other health related field) 
• 2 years Quality Improvement experience preferred 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects from start to finish. 
• High degree of accuracy, ability to prioritize work and manage time. 
• Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude when communicating with staff at all levels. 
• Ability to teach others and maintain a positive attitude. 
• Ability to interpret data to improve patient experience. 
• Ability to develop computerized presentations. 
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma desired. 
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills. 
• Intermediate level use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook. 
• Knowledge of the Patient Centered Medical Home model, quality improvement principles and methodology. 

Location & type of job: This job is a full-time onsite job located in Alamosa or La Junta, Colorado. Travel is required throughout the various regions/clinics.  

Why Join Valley-Wide?

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is dedicated to creating a patient-centered, supportive environment for both employees and the communities we serve.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
• Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
• Employer-paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
• Retirement Match
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
• Paid Leave

For more information and to apply, visit our website: Valley-Wide Careers

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity, with hiring decisions based on job-related factors.

Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) For more information on employee rights under FMLA, please visit: FMLA Employee Rights

Salary : $57,784 - $72,230