Quality Measures Specialist-Cardiology

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Any Location, IL
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Quality Measures Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. This role is responsible for collecting selected data elements for quality monitoring and improvement efforts and working with improvement teams to improve patient care and quality outcomes.

What You Will Do

Facilitates communication of information to appropriate leadership and staff to improve the management of patient care and services. Works collaboratively with Clinical Quality Leaders to determine physician and nurse educational/training needs to improve quality metrics. Develops strong working relationships with quality committees and teams.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Requires strong personal computer skills, excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to troubleshoot software and system issues. Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to work independently and with a team are also required.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in Health Information, Medical Coding or Health Related Field or Associate's degree with 2 yrs. of relevant experience
  • Data abstracting or medical record review experience
  • Computer and Internet skills and experience with MS Office products
  • Ability to review data/documents for accuracy and consistency
  • Strong personal computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrates positive attitude in all workforce interactions
  • Ability to troubleshoot software and system issues
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills
  • Able to work independently and with a team

Benefits

  • tuition reimbursement
  • loan forgiveness
  • 401(k) matching
  • lifecycle benefits
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