Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Hiring for Combest Performance Improvement Program Director at Lubbock Full Time

Extended Job Title
Combest Performance Improvement Program Director
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
351901 – SON Combest Center Lbk
Position Description
Performs administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and program. Performs varied and complex administrative duties requiring independent judgment and the application of established policies and procedures. May provide supervision and direction to clerical, paraprofessional or professional staff members.
Requisition ID
34409BR
Optional Attachments
Professional/Personal Reference, Professional License/Certification, Recommendation/Referral, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Major/Essential Functions
This position serves as Program Director of the Performance Improvement department of the TTUHSC SON Combest. Primary duties and responsibilities include: 

• Have an understanding of data collection, correlation and dissemination.
• Develops, implements, and oversees the performance improvement plan and all activities including peer review in coordination with the Clinical Director. Ensures that QI/QA assessments are conducted on a routine basis. Monitors the outcome of QI/QA assessment and reports outcome to Governing Board and Clinic Directors.
• Utilizes clinical data and analytics to continually evaluate and improve patient care outcomes.
• Leads all quality initiatives within the organization, and collaborates with clinic administrators to prepare and present written reports on all /QIPI activities.
• Coordinates with the clinic administrators in the development, implementation, and revision of policies and procedure concerning patient care consistent with the guidelines of credentialing agencies and national standards, including those related to clinical support.
• Assists clinic administrators to communicate data and quality measures on a regular basis to staff and
  providers for review, benchmarking, and quality improvement purposes. Assists clinical staff in development of efficient documentation methods.
• Lead staff in identifying, prioritizing, and developing action plans to respond to emerging populations and service needs supporting quality measure for patients that involve assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Contributes to the reporting requirements related to performance improvement activities, chart reviews, and other internal and external needs such as HEDIS and PCMH.
• Serve & represent Combest on various committees.
• Supervisory duties.

Grant Funded?
Yes
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Basis
Monthly
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
Position Specific Qualifications:
RN or other healthcare related field with at least 4 years of experience.  Minimum of 2 years experience in ambulatory care setting or healthcare quality improvement. Quality certification preferred. Master’s in Public Health  experience in public health/epidemiology.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge in quality assurance/performance improvement. Must be able to provide data analysis.  Ability to travel to all locations on a routine basis. Strong understanding of applicable computer programs and networks.
Campus
HSC – Lubbock
Department
SON Combest Center Lbk
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group
First line Managers
Occasional Duties

• Travel between campuses utilizing TTUHSC Transportation
• Assist in special projects as assigned.

Shift
Day
EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Four years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
 
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
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