Quality and Risk Coordinator

Description

Weiser Memorial Hospital--rated as one of Idaho's best places to work--is looking to hire a Quality and Risk Coordinator to join our team.  The Quality and Risk Coordinator, under the direction of the Quality and Risk Manager, performs duties necessary to gather, organize, and report data that is aligned with regulatory standards and compliance requirements of a critical access hospital. The Quality and Risk Coordinator must possess strong organizational skills and always ensure confidentiality of all information. The Quality and Risk Coordinator will utilize software applications to the fullest to support ongoing quality improvement. Employs problem-solving, critical thinking, and solution-oriented skills to drive quality improvement initiatives.

Weiser Memorial Hospital, a PERSI employer, offers a competitive benefits package in addition to continuing education and professional development opportunities. 

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Idaho State Retirement (PERSI)
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Discounted medical services
• Medical and dependent care savings plans
• Guaranteed life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Air St. Luke's Membership

Weiser Memorial Hospital participates in eVerify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Weiser, ID, is located in Western Idaho, minutes away from I-84 and offers a lower cost of living than the national average, including nearby Boise. Weiser is well-known for its many rivers, access to outdoor recreational areas, and as the host of the annual National Old-time Fiddlers' Contest & Festival.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in risk management and safety activities, including patient complaint or grievance resolution.
• Monitors for sentinel events and near miss occurrences and assists with data preparation for root cause analysis.
• Collects, analyzes and compiles reports from individual incident reports and occurrence information to allow for priority processing of performance improvement activities.
• Able to review and analyze internal data reports, including external sources such as DNV, state and federal sources.
• Assists with preparation for all regulatory surveys; DNV, State Licensing Review, CMS Validation Surveys, etc.
• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policies, DNV and CMS standards, local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Effectively collects and aggregates data. Maintains control of data/database related to the facility’s performance improvement program.
• Inputs data into spreadsheets, databases, and programs. Create reports, graphs, and visual representations of the data for presentation to stakeholders.
• Provides timely reports that summarize the results of performance improvement programs; assesses the effectiveness and quality of redesigned processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence in data management via electronic environment, including charts, graphs, grids and other accepted forms for data collection, analysis, and display.
• Prepare packets and presentations for committee meetings. Assist with committee meeting and take meeting minutes.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate degree in business or a health care-related field. A combination of education & experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications (word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets).
• Exemplary customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of two (2) years of healthcare experience.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Previous nursing, risk management &/or quality management experience preferred.

Salary : $28 - $40