Quality Specialist
Assists staff in the development and improvement of facility workflows and processes. Educates facility staff in performance improvement practices and tools as appropriate. Leads performance improvement efforts for implementation of best practices in record creation, completion, and management. Leads Youth Regional Treatment Center (YRTC) efforts to reduce risk of privacy incidents including observation of various areas within the facility to improve processes and practices as appropriate. Addresses resident and staff privacy concerns. Professional clinical knowledge and experience in an allied health care profession that requires licensure, certification or registration in the profession e.g., medical records administration, health information technology & management, etc.) in order to plan and operating quality programs regarding health information management, electronic health records, quality improvement, and privacy functions at the YRTCs located in Southern and Northern California. Comprehensive knowledge of pertinent Federal and State law(s) and regulations such as:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Guidance, and other resources relative to compliance and ethics; HIPM Privacy and Security Rules; Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH); HIPAA Omnibus Rule; 42 CFR Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records; Freedom of Information Act; The Privacy Act; California state laws including Title 22, Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (LPS), and Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA in order to properly advise YRTC management and staff. Knowledge, skill and experience in the management of electronic and paper health records including EHR templates is required. Knowledge and experience in Federal, Tribal, Urban facilities serving the Al/ AN population is desirable. Ability to communicate well, collaborate with, and provide instruction to a wide range of clinical, operational, and administrative staff. To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree:
major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
performs planning and operation of quality improvement programs regarding health information management, electronic health records, quality improvement, and privacy functions at a patient care facilities. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Guidance, and other resources relative to compliance and ethics; HIPM Privacy and Security Rules; Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH); HIPAA Omnibus Rule; 42 CFR Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records; Freedom of Information Act; The Privacy Act; California state laws including Title 22, Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (LPS), and Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA in order to properly advise YRTC management and staff. Knowledge, skill and experience in the management of electronic and paper health records including EHR templates is required. Knowledge and experience in Federal, Tribal, Urban facilities serving the Al/ AN population is desirable. Ability to communicate well, collaborate with, and provide instruction to a wide range of clinical, operational, and administrative staff. To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree:
major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:
performs planning and operation of quality improvement programs regarding health information management, electronic health records, quality improvement, and privacy functions at a patient care facilities. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements:
Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).
- Department:
0601 General Health Science - Salary Range:
$83,615 to $108,705 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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