Quality Clinical Associate

Quality Clinical AssociateJob Category: Administrative Support for Medical PracticesFull-TimeOn-siteBranford, CT 06405, USAJob DetailsDescriptionPay Range: $20.00 to $27.50 an hour.By adhering to Connecticut State Law, pay ranges are posted. The pay rate will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge of position and comparison to others who are already in this role within the company.Summary: The primary responsibility of the role is to support the quality department programs.Essential Functions:Assists Manager and others in the Quality Department in recognizing unmet needs within the organization and assists in planning and development of corrective actionsWorks closely with the divisions to implement and maintain the set quality work standards by providing training to managers and employees on appropriate workflowsHelps facilitate aspects of the patient safety programs in conjunction with the Safety Coordinator regarding our Environment of Care processes and other policies and procedures relating to patient safetyUtilize EMR to run reports as requested by Manager and/or Quality APRNAssist Quality Manager with report reviews and workflow discoveries in regards to Quality measuresAssist and become familiar with Patient Centered Medical Home certification and standardsWill be expected to assist in projects involving documentation and chart updates if missing appropriate documentationAttends Quality and Safety meetings and participates on appropriate committeesSkills and Knowledge:Excellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent analytical skills.High degree of initiative, judgment and discretion.Ability to coach other staff members, while simultaneously functioning as member of a team.Proven ability to integrate priorities and deadlines.Must function well under pressure, with the ability to multitask, paying close attention to detail.Education and Experience:Medical Assistant program completedMedical Assistant experience required at least 3 yearsProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook)Strong communication and collaboration skills working with providers and staffDemonstrated performance in meeting time-sensitive deadlines with minimal supervisionOutgoing personality and enthusiasm to teachEnthusiasm for working with a large diverse clinical team in an expansive practiceEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.