Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare jobs in Allentown, PA

Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare leads and directs process and overall quality improvement activities that produce better patient care and more efficient operations. Develops programs to review and evaluate patient care and outcomes. Being a Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare implements a strategy and plans for a quality improvement function within the facility in collaboration with the administrative and clinical leaders of the hospital. Tracks and presents results of improvement efforts and ongoing measures of clinical processes to management. Additionally, Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Compliance, Quality and Improvement Specialist (FT)
  • Valley Youth House
  • Bethlehem, PA FULL_TIME
  • Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence.

    We are currently looking for a qualified applicant to fill the following position: FT - Compliance, Quality and Improvement Specialist ($19.50hr - $22.50hr).

    Job Description:

    The Compliance, Quality, and Improvement Specialist is responsible for compliance monitoring within the standards set by each program description. The Specialist will provide continuous quality improvement reviews focusing on documentation, data, quality of service, training requirements, and physical site upkeep. This position will function as a member of the Quality team, providing support within assigned programs.

    Essential Functions:
    • Provide continuous analytic and quality support to program leaders and staff, focusing compliance on a broad range of programmatic expectations within DPW 3800, 3680 and Specialized Settings regulations.
    • Work in conjunction with Program Directors and Supervisors to identify and implement changes necessary for youth protection and support of program structure.
    • Provide evaluation within areas of program governance for continuous quality improvement.
    • Attend both external and internal agency trainings and workshops; complete and pass all required training hours and annual training as set forth in the funder and licensing regulations.
    Key Functions:
    • Complete all paperwork on a timely basis.
    • Act as a key member within the Specialized Settings Quality Workgroup, meeting regularly to discuss compliance, quality and improvement within assigned programs.
    • Act as a liaison to the Program Director, Senior Vice President and Director of Quality to report strengths and areas in need of improvement.
    • Be a part of the team building a culture of compliance and quality by educating incoming staff on 3800, 3680 and Specialized Setting regulations.
    • Aid in creation and implementation of corrective action plans pertaining to licensing regulations.
    • Provide reports on a monthly basis, for quarterly review at the QA/QI Committee and Risk Management Committee as necessary for further exploration.
    • Participate in weekly scheduled supervision with the direct supervisor and be prepared with an agenda.
    Other Duties:
    • Understand and adhere to Valley Youth House policies, practices, and procedures.
    • Build genuine relationships that support families, ensure safe places, and help youth achieve their desired futures.
    • Attend and actively participate in team meetings.
    • Timely and accurate completion of personnel materials (ie. time sheets, mileage reimbursement, etc.).
    • Complete other related tasks as appropriate or assigned.
    • Possibility of working weekends and or nights, as needed.
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • Ideal candidate shall have experience in Quality Management, Data Collection and Outcomes/Performance Management.
    • They shall possess excellent analytical and quantitative skills as well as attention to detail.
    • They shall be extremely well organized and have an ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
    • Demonstrate the ability to function well as a team member.
    • Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.
    • They will possess a minimum of a BS/BA in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Social Services or a similar field, as well as, two years of related experience.
    • Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the operations of EHRs, external databases and Google Suite is desired.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • An individual will have a master's degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Social Services, or similar field, as well as, three years of related experience.
    • An individual with experience and understanding in Continuous Quality Improvement and other Quality functions.
    • Knowledge of and experience in youth and families, child welfare, homeless services and behavioral health programming.
    • Display organizational skills and be highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
    • Teaching and training experience.
    • Successful team members are creative thinkers, are flexible in their approaches to people and projects, and are capable of working with diverse groups of the population.
    Physical Requirements:
    • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. - Constantly.
    • Communicating with others to exchange information. - Constantly.
    • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.  - Constantly.
    • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. - Constantly.
    • Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. - Constantly.
    The list of essential/key functions/duties, as outlined herein, is intended to be all-inclusive of the tasks performed within this position. It is not necessarily descriptive of all functions/duties within the position. The omission of a function/duty does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein, other duties may be assigned.

    **If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k Benefits and employer match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition assistance, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.

    Valley Youth House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.*Valley Youth House reserves the right to perform periodic record checks in order to comply with program, local, state & federal guidelines.
  • 28 Days Ago

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Senior Director, Supply Chain Finance
  • Utz Quality Foods, Inc
  • Allentown, PA FULL_TIME
  • Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Sr Director, Supply Chain Finance to join our team. Reporting to the VP, Supply Chain Finance, The Sr. Director, Supply Chain Finance will lead all financial activities ...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Director Quality - Aseptic Processing
  • Impact Solutions Inc
  • Easton, PA FULL_TIME
  • Our client, a rapidly expanding Pharmaceutical company, is looking for a Quality Director - Aseptic Processing. As the Quality Director - Aseptic Processing, your responsibilities will include: Leadin...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Director of Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • BrightPath Associates LLC
  • Bethlehem, PA FULL_TIME
  • The Director of Quality Assurance & Compliance is responsible for leading the Quality Assurance & Compliance teams in our US Clinical manufacturing and packaging facility. Reporting directly to the SV...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Recreation Director
  • Genesis HealthCare
  • Phillipsburg, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Genesis is one of the nations' leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how ca...
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Executive Director
  • Pyramid Healthcare
  • Bartonsville, PA FULL_TIME
  • Pyramid Healthcare, a national leader in behavioral healthcare, is proud to operate our outpatient, Substance Use Disorder treatment center in Stroudsburg and Easton, PA. A focus on client-centered ca...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Clinical Manager
  • NeurAbilities Healthcare
  • Allentown, PA
  • Join a team striving to be better, do better, and which empowers others to live a better life. Be a BCBA Clinical Manage...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver Weekly Pay
  • LHC New
  • Allentown, PA
  • Summary We are hiring Caregivers to work 1:1 patient care in their homes in the Allentown, PA area. We have a variety of...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Healthcare Banking Portfolio Manager
  • Wsfs Bank
  • Berwyn, PA
  • Job Description At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, we guide our customers to secure their fi...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Surgical Review Specialist, Full-time(Remote)
  • St. Luke's University Health Network
  • Allentown, PA
  • St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Coordinator
  • ThreePDS Inc. Recruiting, Staffing, and Consulting
  • Allentown, PA
  • Job Description Job Description SUMMARY: Coordinates all Center for Professional Excellence and Nursing Quality departme...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver Weekly Pay
  • LHC Group
  • Allentown, PA
  • Job Description We are hiring Caregivers to work 1:1 patient care in their homes in the Lampeter. PA area. We have a var...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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QC Coordinator - Chemistry (Mid shift: Monday - Friday 12:30pm-9:00pm)
  • B. Braun Medical Inc.
  • Allentown, PA
  • Overview CAPS, the nation's largest network of outsourcing admixture pharmacies, has been delivering high-quality, same-...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Manager
  • Neurabilities Healthcare
  • Allentown, PA
  • Join a team striving to be better, do better, and which empowers others to live a better life Be a BCBA Clinical Manager...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Allentown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Allenschteddel) is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is Pennsylvania's third most populous city and the 231st largest city in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 118,032 and is currently the fastest growing city in all of Pennsylvania. It is the largest city in the metropolitan area known as the Lehigh Valley, which had a population of 821,623 residents as of 2010[update]. Allentown constitutes a portion of the New York City Combined Statistical Area and is the county seat of Lehigh County. ...
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