Quality Assurance Analyst.

Facility : Valleywise Health Medical Center

Department : Quality Management

Schedule : Regular FT 40 Hours Per Week

Shifts : Days

Under the direction of the department manager or designee, this position provides leadership and expertise in continuous quality improvement, coordinates oversight of regulatory and accreditation adherence, facilitates improvement activities for areas within Maricopa Special Health Care District.

Qualifications : Education :

Education :

Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent in nursing or other healthcare related field and either an RN license in state worked, OR a clinical background with current license / certification;

or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that will result in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work.

Experience :

• Requires a proficiency level typically attained with 5 years acute care clinical experience. A Master's degree with substitute for 2 years of required experience.
• Experience with process improvement, regulatory / accreditation programs, data management, and analysis including graphic development and presentations is highly desirable.

Specialized Training :

None

Certification / Licensure :

• Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification is preferred.
• Requires BLS. A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is preferred and will be required within 3 months.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Requires ability to perform complex statistical analysis and highly developed problem solving skills.
• Requires the ability to manage programs and projects.
• Requires demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of current principles, theories, and trends related to quality management.
• Must have the ability to perform duties accurately with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to use initiative and independent judgment.
• Must be able to establish and maintain positive team working relationships to promote positive change and quality improvement initiatives.
• Must have the ability to prepare educational materials and facilitate training.
• Must be able to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Requires knowledge of Excel, Word, Access and Powerpoint.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling & punctuation.
• Creativity, initiative, independent thinking, and problem solving skills are strongly preferred.
• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.

Salary Range : Hourly rate : $ - $

Benefits

Medical Plans Dental Plans Vision Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Basic & Optional Life / AD&D Voluntary Short Term Disability Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Employee Assistance Program Long Term Disability Retirement - ASRS Deferred Compensation - 457(b) Roth Supplemental Retirement - 401(A) Travel Reduction Program Wellness Program Personal Time Off & Extended Illness Bank MetLaw