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Research Coordinator III

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$68,000–$80,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Budgeting, Computer Skills, Database Administration, Facilities Planning, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Interviewing Skills, Maintain Compliance, Materials Planning, Medicaid, Mentoring, Multitasking, Nursing, Operations Processes, Operations Research, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Management, Policy Development, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Program Evaluation, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Public Health, Qualitative Analysis, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Reporting Skills, Spreadsheets, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, User Documentation, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Gainesville, FL
POSTED
Today
The Institute for Child Health Policy (ICHP) at the University of Florida supports contracts with Texas and Florida Medicaid agencies and conducts health policy and quality improvement research using Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and other health services data. ICHP is seeking to add a qualified Research Coordinator III to support quality improvement activities focused on access to care, quality of care, and health outcomes for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries.Working closely with the Quality Improvement and Implementation Science Director, the Research Coordinator III will be responsible for multiple studies or projects as directed for qualitative assessments of health plans and their quality improvement structure and processes. The role involves reviewing health plan materials, conducting qualitative assessments, analyzing quality improvement initiatives, assisting with the development of tables and figures for reports, and ensuring adherence to reporting requirements. The Research Coordinator III contributes actively to a collaborative team environment and supports continuous quality improvement efforts within the project.
Classification Title:

Research Coordinator III

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

Directly coordinates day-to-day assessments of health plan quality including facilitation of research and project team meetings. Contributes to deliverables with subcontract stakeholders, such as designing and conducting interviews of health plan personnel, reviews health plan documents, assesses health plan compliance with state and federal regulations, and evaluates quality improvement programs and performance improvement projects. Writes health plan assessment reports. Reviews policy and compliance documents and makes recommendations to key stakeholders.

Designs and implements processes to support the completion of Quality Improvement (QI)-related deliverables, such as leading the development of manual operating procedures and monitors progress toward study milestones. Contributes and collaborates with project leads in the interpretation and administration of policies and procedures as they apply to assigned areas of responsibility. Participates in the development, revision, and implementation of program policy and procedures and assists in the completion of study budgets. Conducts qualitative analyses of QI deliverables and generates written reports of results for provision to key stakeholders.

Leads special studies or projects as directed. Collaborates with project team members internal and external to the Quality Improvement core.

Performs related duties as required or deemed appropriate to the accomplishment of the responsibilities and function of the QI core.

Participates in hiring, training, and supervision of QI personnel. Educates and mentors research staff, students, OPS or other research team members and/or other coordinators.

Expected Salary:

$68,000 - $80,000

Required Qualifications:
  • Strong writing skills
  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to organize work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadline
  • Understanding of health care quality
  • Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, database management
  • Experience working in health plan or health facility quality improvement
Preferred:

Master’s degree in nursing, public health, or health policy. Quality improvement certification

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

 

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