QI Specialist

The QI Specialist offers technical support across programs by performing QI/QA functions agency wide. Contractual requirements and mandates are reviewed and measured, in effort to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery outcomes. The mission of the QI Associate is threefold: improve, prevent, and monitor by drawing on clinical practice. Responsibilities: 1. The QI Specialist will review and evaluate clinical documentation, as well as qualitative and quantitative data to ensure programs are meeting contractual requirements and providing quality care. 2. Internal reviews of EHR reports will guide the work of the QI Specialist, and serve to enhance internal audits processes across agency programs (familiarity with funder guidelines recommended i.e. DOHMH, OMH, OASAS, HUD) 3. The QI Specialist will perform internal audits and summarize report findings, as well as establish contract/funder specific interventions/recommendations in effort to improve performance. 4. The QI Specilaist will be accountable for the timely and accurate production of routine case record reports and collaborate on special projects as needed. 5. The QI Specialist may facilitate QI focused training and integrate QI tools into program workflows agency wide as requested/needed. 6. The ideal candidate understands the need for programmatic workflow efficiencies and is familiar with data collection best practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. Qualifications: Bachelors degree from an accredited institution Exposure to contracts and program reporting is preferred Working experience exhibiting strong critical thinking and analytical skills Familiarity with EHR/relational database structures (AWARDS, Healthix, Psyckes) Ability to understand the data lifecycle within the organization and its impact on outcomes Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing while demonstrating good grammar, spelling and punctuation skills Work experience requiring meticulous attention to detail Ability to multitask and prioritize The QI Associate shall perform any duties as required to meet the needs of the agency and the clients that we serve. The agency reserves the right to review and change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.