Description

Job Summary

Support EHMG quality program by being responsible for managing key clinical quality initiatives which support the mission of Excela Health Medical Group. Work collaboratively with the medical and clinical staff to improve quality, efficiency and patient experience by managing and utilizing data to drive improvements. Interpret payer and EHMG data reports to identify opportunities for improvement and maximize value-based improvements. Efficiently communicate practice level data to EHMG offices as well as interaction with patients and staff to help drive improvement in those opportunities. Travel may be required between sites as directed by position.

Essential Job Functions

• Actively participate on EHMG and system committees as assigned.

• Attend bi-monthly Physician Quarterly Meetings.

• Attend monthly Quality Workshops and may be asked to demonstrate or present new strategies and/or workflows within EHR.

• Attend departmental and/or office meetings of assigned offices.

• Effectively communicate all quality initiatives and updates, along with corporate quality goals and metrics.

• Relay physician concerns and recommendations to the appropriate personnel.

• Actively participate in EHMG quality activities.

• Receive and review data and reports such as Highmark and UPMC Gap reports, Corporate Quality Scorecard and True Performance Reports.

• Identify trends and patterns for improvement as assigned.

• Participate in EHMG workgroups related to quality issues.

• Responsible for key clinical quality projects and initiatives as assigned.

• Assist EHMG administration in managing scorecard and benchmarking projects.

• Support performance improvement initiatives related to Quality within the physician practices.

• Assist in data collection.

• Incorporate into practice performance improvement initiatives that have been implemented.

• Cognitive ability to function and concentrate on the essential and specialty functions of the job at a high level.

• Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing an essential or specialty function of the job.

• Ability to think and concentrate for an entire shift.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.

• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a medical/surgical outpatient practice Previous experience with analyzing quality data.

License, Certification & Clearances

• PA Act 34 Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History Clearance.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Regular, consistent, on-site and timely attendance.

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

• Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.

LEAN

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.

AAP/EEO

• Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

X

Extreme Cold

X

Heights

X

Confined Spaces

X

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

X

Mechanical Hazards

X

Use of Vibrating Tools

X

Operates Vehicle

X

X

Operates Heavy Equipment

X

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

X

Rotates All Shifts

X

8 Hours Shifts

X

X

X

10-12 Hours Shifts

X

X

On-Call

X

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)

X

X

Travel Between Sites

X

X

Direct Patient Care

X

Respirator Protective Equipment

X

Eye Protection

X

Head Protection (hard hat)

X

Hearing Protection

X

Hand Protection

X

Feet, Toe Protection

X

Body Protection

X

Latex Exposure

X

Solvent Exposure

X

Paint (direct use) Exposure

X

Dust (sanding) Exposure

X

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

X

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

X

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

X

Mist Exposure

X

Wax Stripper (direct use)

X

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

X

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

X

Laser Exposure

X

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Walking

X

X

Climbing Stairs

X

X

Climbing Ladders

X

Standing

X

X

Kneeling

X

X

Squatting (Crouching)

X

Twisting/Turning

X

Keyboard/Computer Operation

X

X

Gross Grasp

X

X

Fine Finger Manipulation

X

X

Hand/Arm Coordination

X

X

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

X

<10#

Carry

X

<10#

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

X

Seeing Near w/Acuity

X

X

Feeling (Sensation)

X

Color Vision

X

X

Hearing Clearly

X

X

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

X

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

X

X

Reaching Forward

X

X

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

X

<10#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

###

X

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

###

X

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

###

X

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)