Quality Specialist

Company: Kepro
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Description

Quality Specialist

• Are you an experienced Quality Specialist looking for a new challenge?
• Do you value care management and quality improvement?
• Are you motivated, energetic, and excited to become part of the Kepro team?
  If so, you might be our next new team member!
  
  Who We Need
  
  Technical and administrative function in the development, implementation and coordination of testing and quality assurance to support the program or contract. Identifies/plans/coordinates/implements quality improvement projects using knowledge of performance improvement strategies, principles, methodology, techniques and data analysis. Uses measurable indicators and outcome measurements to determine whether the desired organizational results are achieved.
  
  Why us?
  
  Kepro is a rapidly growing national quality improvement and care management organization. We work to ensure that over 20 million people receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.
  
  People Focused. Mission Driven.
  
  Shape the future of healthcare with us. We are mission driven to improve lives through healthcare quality and clinical expertise.
  
  We do this through our people.
  
  At Kepro, you can do meaningful work that makes a real difference for the lives of individuals across the country. We are an organization that cares deeply about our employees and we provide the training and support to do the best work of your career.
  
  Benefits are a key component of your rewards package at Kepro. These benefits are designed to provide you and your family additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. They are comprehensive and fit a variety of needs and situations. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts and more.
  
  What Youll Do
  
  • Maintains current information on clinical practice guidelines, health tech assessments, research studies, policies and recommendations for expert medical testimony.
  • Maintains a policy library.
  • Assists client/customer with issues relating to policy implementation, processes and appeals and appeals decisions.
  • Ongoing planning, development, and maintenance of internal monitoring program for review activities performed by clinical review team.
  • Conducts time studies for staffing recommendations.
  • Develops, coordinates and implements testing and quality assurance measures and activities.
  • Participates in developing and monitoring testing and quality assurance policies and plans.
  • Assesses potential problems and recommends corrective actions to resolve or mitigate associated risks.
  • Monitors the implementation of testing and quality assurance policies, processes and procedures to ensure uniform application across the board.
  • Prepares and submits reports and/or deliverables timely as required.
  • Other duties as assigned
    What Youll Need
    
    • Bachelors degree or equivalent required.
    • Applicable experience in quality improvement is preferred.
    • 3 years experience in the healthcare industry.
    • 1 to 2 years of continuous quality improvement experience.
    • Knowledge of current principles and practices required to develop and implement testing and quality assurance measures.
    • Knowledge of the capabilities and requirements of current testing and quality assurance methodologies, equipment, and software.
    • Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management required for system testing, quality assurance and risk analysis assessments.
    • Knowledge of the principles and techniques of computer system testing, quality assurance and risk analysis documentation.
    • Ability to organize and evaluate testing and quality assurance activities to coordinate operational and monitoring procedures for improved service delivery or problem resolution.
    • Ability to provide technical assistance to staff on testing, quality assurance and risk analysis measures and standards.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customer, vendors, and others.
    • Ability to understand and apply research and evaluation methodologies for testing, quality assurance and risk analysis decision making.
    • Ability to prepare and present findings and to provide support and guidance concerning
    • Excellent communication- (verbal and written)
    • Experience identifying organizational needs and recommending the appropriate improvements to increase organizational effectiveness.
      Thank You!
      
      We know your time is valuable and we thank you in advance for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Kepro and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!
      
      - The Kepro Talent Acquisition Team
      
      Mental And Physical Requirements
      
      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by law in an attempt to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time; key and/or control objects; interact extensively with internal and external customers; occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasionally travel within the state.
      
      EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
      
      Kepro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.by Jobble

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