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***This position is open through Friday, April 26***

The Redding Rancheria is seeking a [Quality Improvement Specialist].

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Quality Improvement Manager works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure Redding Rancheria Tribal Health System (RRTHS) patient population receives quality patient care. The QI coordinator is responsible for assisting in the coordination, integration, and implementation of the organization wide performance improvement activities to ensure compliance with company policies and state/federal regulatory and accreditation core standards.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• State RN licensure or Certification in a healthcare field – Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Healthcare Quality experience, working with IHS, AAAHC, Partnership, HEDIS and GPRA strongly desired.
• Experience working in a clinic setting and a demonstrated commitment to improving quality care for patients within RRTHS.
• Proficient in Word processing, spreadsheets, database and typing required.
• Experience manipulating and analyzing data with a focus on detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and conducting chart reviews.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required. Must be able to communicate with medical staff effectively.
• Must be able to multi-task- handle multiple cases, directions, projects and ability to complete the follow-through.
• Uses time effectively and constructively. Does not abuse supplies, equipment, and service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with exceptional professional work ethics consistent with RR guiding values.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as the Quality Improvement Coordinator for the Redding Rancheria Tribal Health System (RRTHS).
• Performs ongoing monitoring of QI measures and identifies areas of opportunity in data quality and clinical, non-clinical and operational performance.
• In collaboration with QI committee and under the direction of the Quality Improvement Manager develops, implements and monitors QI activities/campaigns for RRTHS.
• Develops business cases for identified QI ideas or projects and presents to the quality team.
• Works with clinical staff to optimize use of the EHR to ensure data quality.
• Coordinates new and existing employee trainings with the training department and managers related to quality initiatives, under the direction of the QI Manager and/or assigned Director.
• Develops and conducts outreach with patients for preventative health and compliance with core standards and quality goals.
• Performs concurrent and retrospective case reviews.
• Conducts chart reviews, screenings and peer reviews to assess strengths, challenges and barriers to compliance, evaluates this data and determines best outreach strategy.
• Provide patient education during outreach calls as it relates to quality improvement activities (which may include, but not limited to: Encourage compliance with preventative and chronic disease management services; provide reminders to patients on upcoming preventive health screening appointments; educate patients on the importance of routine health visits).
• Assist with QI team meetings- may include organizing meeting agendas, meeting minutes and other necessary documentation as assigned.
• Analyze data collected for Performance Improvement initiatives, tracks, trends, and prepares information to submit to appropriate committees.
• Attends and facilitates quality topics at different all staff meetings, department meetings and QI committee meetings as assigned under the direction of assigned supervisor/director.
• Works in collaboration with the clinical staff, training department and health clinic supervisors to monitor quality related project implementation and monitoring. Guidance provided by the QI Director/Manager.

A completed Redding Rancheria job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment. You can fill out an application online at www.reddingrancheria-nsn.gov, please fax (530-242-4563) or email (employment@reddingrancheria-nsn.gov).

All certifications, credentials/ licenses, education verification /degrees and/or transcripts, and Indian verification are required to process your application.

Indian preference applies, but we welcome all applicants who wish to apply for this position. Certification of Native American heritage needs to be attached to the job application.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background screening clearance. All employees are required to submit to a Tuberculosis test (TB) test after they are hired in addition to being tested annually.

To minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Redding Rancheria will require all healthcare employees to report their vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any healthcare employees with medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from taking the vaccine may be entitled to an exemption.

Additional Information:

In addition, Redding Rancheria offers an excellent benefit package containing Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short/Long Term disability, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave as well as a generous 401(k) retirement plan.

Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe with Pit River, Wintu and Yana people where pride in Tribal culture, history and identity is evident internally and in the larger community. Redding Rancheria is a leader in the constructive development of its people, the larger Indian community and the Redding region.

E-Verify Statement

Redding Rancheria participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Visit the E-Verify URL below for more information.

https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

For further information, please contact Human Resources Dept. at (530) 225-8979.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.08 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person