Quality Specialist

Who We Are

At Pawnee Mental Health, we take a great deal of pride in the services we offer, and the progress made by those we serve.

All employees, regardless of their role, are an important part of our success! To help us achieve our mission, we’re looking for bright and talented people with great ideas.

We believe individuals and families with mental health and / or substance use challenges should have the opportunity to lead normal, productive lives at home and in their communities.

If you feel the same, we invite you to explore the opportunity below to see how you can make a difference!

We look forward to reviewing your application!

What We Offer

Pawnee is proud to offer a full range of benefits to all our full-time staff! We offer a full range of health, dental, and vision insurance through the State of Kansas, as well as an excellent retirement plan through KPERS.

We are also proud to provide competitive wages, generous paid time off, and several voluntary benefits like ambulance and disability insurance, among others.

The Role You Play

As the Quality Specialist, you will assist in the execution of Pawnee's Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Plan. This role is critical in ensuring high standards of care through the management of incident reports, client grievances, peer reviews, and adherence to quality improvement practices.

The Day-to-Day

• Oversee Pawnee’s incident reporting system by gathering, reviewing, and providing preliminary analysis of reports. Track and trend incident data to support continuous improvement.
• Track corrective actions resulting from internal incidents and external audits, collaborating with various departments to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Manage Pawnee’s EMR database.
• Create and implement basic staff training on Pawnee’s reporting systems as requested by your supervisor.
• Other Duties as AssignedMaintain and advance your knowledge of the skills related to your position and field of work.Perform basic troubleshooting of electronic reporting systems, reporting anything outside your scope to your supervisor.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks within the Quality Management Department.

They should possess strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with various departments, investigate incidents while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

You are self-motivated, able to work independently, and can deliver high-quality results while supporting continuous quality improvement efforts across the organization.

• RequiredAbility to exercise discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive and legally confidential matters, especially sensitive mental health mattersStrong analytical and organizational skillsBasic personal computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office SoftwareStrong oral and written communication skills using the English languageHigh school diploma or equivalent2-3 years of healthcare quality compliance in a CCBHC, CMHS, FQHC, or critical access hospital
• PreferredAttention to detailExperience with Microsoft ExcelStrong conflict management skills
20 days ago