Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare jobs in Colorado

Compensation and Benefits :

• $74,550 starting annual rate experience
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Remote Work : This position is a hybrid position and has the ability able to work remotely as approved by management.

Position qualifications :

Experience with audits and quality / compliance preferred.

Job purpose :

The Quality Improvement Specialist's primary responsibility is to improve the quality of Mind Springs, Inc. services. This position provides leadership, project management, and oversight in the areas of quality improvement, training, regulatory and contractual compliance, performance measurement, and outcomes measurement.

Travel to regional sites within Mind Springs, Inc. may be required.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability (include materials and equipment directly used) :

• CPR / BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider prior to independent patient care required.
• CPI Training / Certification optional in order to perform duties required by CPI training to provide verbal de-escalation and physical and mechanical restraints if necessary (Training for certification will be provided).
• Ability to effectively communicate Mind Springs, Inc. performance expectations to staff
• Knowledge of quality improvement processes, tools and Best Practices approaches
• Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse regulations
• Knowledge of clinical risk an utilization management practices
• Capable of independent action without losing sight of Mind Springs, Inc. policies, procedures, mission, and values
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet access.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer keyboard, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes hectic environment with frequent interruptions.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands :

Employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop.

Must have ability to sit for longer periods of time at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Mind Springs sites.

May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught and / or intoxicated individuals with possible mental health conditions.

Possible exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last updated : 2024-06-04