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Quality Management Coordinator

Lehigh Valley Adult Services

Easton, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Check Processing, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Reporting, Health Insurance, Identify Issues, Licensing, Medications, Organizational Skills, People Management, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Staff Training, Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, Substance Abuse, Systems Analysis, Time Tracking, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Easton, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources

                                                                                                          LEHIGH VALLEY ADULT SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:  Quality Management Coordinator


SUMMARY

The Quality Management Coordinator of Lehigh Valley Adult Services will be responsible for creating and enforcing a Quality Assurance System for evaluating performance that focuses on structure, processes, and outcomes to reduce or resolve identified problems or implement process improvements. Quality Assurance Programs are to be planned, objective, comprehensive, systematic, measurable, and ongoing. There should be a system of checks and balances for the company through the development of standards with measurable goals, documentation of policies and procedures, staff training, and review of data associated with standards. The Quality Management Coordinator will confirm and enforce adherence to standards and Federal, State, and Statute laws and Regulation. This will also include monitoring activities to assure or improve the quality of care and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Investigate incidents and manage EIM within HCSIS.
Identify areas in need of improvement and implement process improvements.
Develop corrective actions to address areas of deficiencies.
Follow – up monitoring to ensure effectiveness of corrective actions taken to rectify concern(s).
Review findings with QA Committee members and staff involved in the review process, etc.
Obtain necessary resources to implement corrective actions.
Develop educational information, policies, procedures, etc. pertinent to corrective actions.
Educate and train staff, residents, and families (as necessary) to the upcoming corrective actions (changes).
There should be a periodic review of residential finance reports or medication records, or any other method for monitoring.
Assign a monitoring time frame for each area and person responsible for follow – up.
Identify processes for the staff, supervisor, and director to review effectiveness of corrective action (s) and provide feedback on next steps.
Provide a mechanism for communicating quality to appropriate parties including, but not limited to, administrative and executive staff, residents, family members and staff.
Serve as a mechanism for communicating accomplishments to appropriate parties including, but not limited to, Board of Directors, administrative and executive staff, residents’ family members.
Assign and conduct investigations
Enter and finalize unusual incidents
Conducting Satisfaction Surveys
Adhere to HEDI
Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS
Successful completion of FBI fingerprint (as required), PA Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance, Drug Screen, and complete a Physical 
Working knowledge of EIM/EMC
Excellent communication skills
Analytical Skills
A desire to help others achieve their best

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor’s degree with experience in the field (Master Preferred) 
Experience in licensing 
Ability to analyze data and create and review processes
Experience working with persons that have Intellectual Disabilities: 5 years (Preferred)


Hours of Work / Compensation

Fulltime, including possible nights and weekends

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and work instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and communicate well with customers and staff.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must remain current and updated
Must complete 48 hours of training Annually
Certified Investigator preferred, or willing to obtain certification within the first three (3) months of employment.
  
PHYSICALS DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

About the Company

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Lehigh Valley Adult Services