Director of Total Quality Deployment jobs in Kansas

Citizens Health is looking for a Quality Director.  The work will be full-time Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of:

Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital,

Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic,

Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility,

Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce,

Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business,

Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy.

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location: 100 E College Drive, Colby, Ks

Position Information: The Director of Quality Assessment works with the hospital Medical, Nursing, and Ancillary Staff in a consulting and support role to monitor and coordinate quality management activities.

Days: Monday-Friday, 5 days a week 

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

What you’ll do:

• Manage and coordinate process of departmental quality reporting.           
• Plan and chair monthly meetings of the Quality Assessment Committee.
• Manage the organization’s patient satisfaction research.
• Coordinate and assist with the organization’s compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Complete other duties as assigned.  

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical field.
• Five years of experience in a healthcare setting. 
• Exposure to quality management projects.
• Knowledge of QA principles, data collection techniques and analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements. 

To be successful within our organization you will need to:

• Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy including during stressful days.
  
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability.
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strive for self-improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain professional appearance.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.
• Embrace the organization's core values of Service to Others, Quality, Teamwork, Respect and Viability in a manner that always makes our patients feel personally cared about.
• Perform job duties in a manner that always protects coworkers, the organization and others from harm.
• Engage in a type of teamwork and interpersonal skills that always promote the success and sense of well-being of every associate touched by any decision made or actions taken.
• Demonstrate an eagerness for learning and personal growth that keeps pace with an environment that is constantly evolving.
• Conduct oneself in a manner that serves as a role model of competence and caring for all associates. 

Typical Working Conditions:

Well-lighted, well-ventilated office environment.  Subject to numerous interruptions and occasional stressful situations.  Occasional possibility of exposure to hazardous chemical or infectious substances.  Works closely with people in stressful situations.  This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Available Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance available
• Pre-Tax and Roth Contributions
  • Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
  • Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked
• Provides Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Full-time coverage - equal to two times employees annual income
  • Part-time coverage - one-time annual income
• Differential and Certification Pay
  • Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay
• Other Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • On-site child care services
  • Funeral leave
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Aflac Group Insurance
  • Discounted membership rate for EagleMed 
  • Many More!

Visit Us at: https://cmciks.com/

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for CMCI to hire me.  If I am hired, I understand that either CMCI or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.  I understand that no representative of CMCI has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program.  Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws. 

If you need assistance to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify the Human Resources Department (785) 460-4842.  Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.