Description
General Summary of Position
Monitor and remain knowledgeable of clinical quality related state [Maryland HSCRC] and federal [CMS] programs impacting reimbursement [i.e. Pay for Performance Programs] as well as for system level annual acute care clinical improvement priorities. Support the activities and priorities of the Assistant Vice President Quality and Senior Director Hospital Quality Programs and Clinical Quality, with accountabilities related to (1) supporting the preparation of leadership updates and recommendations related to key regulatory changes, (2) developing standard system level presentations, and performance dashboards (3) supporting the development of educational materials to support understanding of key Pay for Performance and Reputational Programs. May support multi-site interdisciplinary improvement activities with the goal of improving patient care, enhancing shared learning and improving performance on identified key metrics. Guided by the Senior Director Hospital Quality Programs and Clinical Quality, has diverse but related responsibilities that support clinical quality monitoring and improvement across the diversified delivery network, with particular emphasis on metrics that are included in pay for performance/regulatory programs and annual clinical improvement priorities as identified by system leadership.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree Business, Policy, Economics, or healthcare field required and
- Master's degree Business, Policy, Economics, or healthcare field preferred
Experience
- 5-7 years Experience in a healthcare setting or healthcare associated/focused institution required and
- 1-2 years Experience working in a Quality, Safety, Regulatory Environment preferred and
- 1-2 years Experience with TJC accreditation, Process and Performance Improvement, and Data Analytics. preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) certification Upon Hire preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively across the organization.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, complex projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills/proofreading ability.
- Good analytical and problem-solving ability
- Experience with Tableau or relational databases
- Naturally curious and driven to understand complexity
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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