Total Quality Analyst jobs in Santa Maria, CA

As the largest hospital in San Luis Obispo County, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center strives to produce optimal outcomes and exceptional patient experiences to the community it serves. With 164 beds and hundreds of physicians, Sierra Vista puts advanced technology into the hands of experienced medical specialists to deliver quality healthcare to Central Coast residents and visitors. Its distinct, high-level services include neurosurgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, perinatology (high-risk pregnancy), neonatology (high-risk newborn care), pediatrics and trauma. Sierra Vista houses the largest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit between Santa Barbara and Salinas, the only dedicated pediatric unit in San Luis Obispo County and serves as the county’s designated trauma center. Sierra Vista is recognized as a leader in orthopedics, cancer care and is a Joint Commission accredited primary stroke center. Sierra Vista is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has been serving the community since 1959.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Summary:

This position reports directly to the DCQI. The abstractor/ analyst is responsible for review and abstraction of Core Measure, STS, CCORP, CRUSADE, and CHART data. He/She identifies cases, concurrently and retrospectively reviews records and abstracts required data, daily. He/she is responsible for monthly justification of data and identification of variances for review. Serves as the Sepsis Program Coordinator. He/She is responisble for identifying performance improvement opportunities, tracking and trending data, reporting data trends to various committees, and facilitating process change(s), as assigned. He/She is responsible for monthly measure sample selection and evaluation of completed abstraction for accuracy, completing OPPE within established timelines, in collaboration with the Medical Staff Services, coordinating and submitting peer review recommendations, performing regulatory compliance audits, provides quality support during regulatory surveys, and other duties as assigned by the DCQI.

Qualifications

Required Training/Education/Experience/Certification:

CA licensed Registered Nurse with minimum of two years clinical experience in a General Acute Care Hospital.

High School or Equivalent

Preferred Training/Education/Experience/Certification:

B.A./B.S.

CPHQ, minimum of two years experience that demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in data abstraction, Cerner, Microsoft Office Suite, and quality improvement processes. Knowledge of computer file management and computer hardware and adjuncts. Independent in work; does not require direct supervision.

Pay Range: $40.89 - $63.37

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience

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