Quality Improvement Consultant Job Description
Quality improvement consultant
provides interdepartmental support for quality improvement activities to assure understanding of the quality improvement program and adherence to the quality improvement work plan.
Quality Improvement Consultant Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Coach, lead or facilitate process improvement events (Value Stream Mapping, Relentless Root Cause Analysis)
Serves as a Project Manager on a portfolio of initiatives, including Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, technology improvements or enhancements, HR transformation initiatives, for HRSS
Identifies and drives process improvement initiatives by proactively looking across the entire HRSS organization
Draft a data quality improvement plan (DQIP) for immunization and surveillance data in Sierra Leone
Identify Quality improvement or intervention opportunities and work cross-functionally to develop interventions or recommendations based on review of results and analyses and drive outcomes against established goals and expected outcomes
Lead and manage the intake, assessment and prioritization of process improvement and innovative ideas to include return on investment and success metrics assessments and tracking
Lead assigned process improvement projects from inception through analysis and trending of results
Lead and or participate in process improvement efforts as assigned on tasks such as process mapping/modeling, process engineering, statistical analysis, business process modeling, change management and process documentation
Provide quality and process improvement subject matter expertise as needed across the organization
Build and maintain rapport with staff across the organization and encourage a positive viewpoint of quality and process improvement
Quality Improvement Consultant Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Quality Improvement Consultant
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PMP, CPHQ, PMI
Education for Quality Improvement Consultant
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the quality improvement consultant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Healthcare, Business, Nursing, Health, Public Health, Public Administration, Business/Administration, Social Work, Social Science, Administration
Skills for Quality Improvement Consultant
Desired skills for quality improvement consultant include:
Regulatory requirements affecting the development of implementation strategies
Process improvement
Quality Improvement
Clinical workflow
Quality improvement concepts and methods
Vocabulary
CMS Stars Program elements
Patient Experience and Patient Safety
Statistical and data analysis
CMS improvement
Desired experience for quality improvement consultant includes:
Communicate and collaborate with market, clinical and Medicaid leadership on all aspects of planning that impacts Medicaid quality performance (e.g., Plan Design, network management, provider rewards)
Executive-level communication skills, written and verbal that can be applied to external audiences internal audiences
Ten years of experience in Quality/Accreditation
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or related field
Experience working with clinicians and staff providing training/on-boarding, and leading discussions
Degree in Process Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Industrial Engineering preferred
Quality Improvement Consultant Examples
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Quality Improvement Consultant Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of quality improvement consultant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for quality improvement consultant
- Serve as team lead for the group of clinical quality consultants in the market
- Focuses on operational improvements and initiatives and/or transition initiatives which bring new and different employee centric work to HRSS
- Collects data in order to provide accurate operational quality reporting on the services delivered out of the centres
- Act as a coach & mentor to project leaders in structuring, analysis and solution of Continuous Improvement initiatives to deliver sustainable results
- Train and engage staff in HRSS the GOSS, HRIS and OpCo HR functions to drive quality culture and continuous improvements
- Identifies and mentors key associates within the business in Six Sigma, Lean and emerging Continuous Improvement methodologies pertinent to Business needs
- Takes ownership of the process metrics and identifies end-to-end processes for improvement opportunities within the aligned processes, creation of business cases and quantification of potential benefits
- Works with onshore/off-shore stakeholders to create a roadmap for an integrated approach to Continuous Improvement at MMC
- Works closely with Transition and Quality teams across the global HRSS portfolio by mentoring Six Sigma/Lean projects, providing training on tools and methodologies and identifying continuous improvement opportunities
- Maintains HR information systems
Qualifications for quality improvement consultant
- Understanding of Medicare Advantage program and Star Ratings
- Understanding of Medicare Advantage business and economic dynamics
- Proven record of creating and enhancing financial processes
- Proven record of identifying and implementing change management initiatives
- Proven record of strategically partnering with wide variety of stakeholders medical directors, quality management & reporting, pharmacy, provider network, operations, product, sales, marketing, compliance, legal
- Proven record of driving focus, consistency and efficiency within large-scale programs
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a quality improvement consultant. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for quality improvement consultant
- Create and disseminate educational tools for clinical quality improvement
- Use Quality Improvement methodologies, tools and approaches in programs and initiatives
- Participate cross-functionally in business planning and quality improvement initiatives
- Responds to complex employee concerns and issues regarding HR services and programs
- Assists in the development, monitoring, and presentation of internal PQI measures and initiatives
- Collects, audits, analyzes, and reports on clinical quality data to support PQI projects and initiatives
- Responsible for development and design of reports, data collection and data extractions as requested and required for PQI initiatives/projects
- Researches and prepares clear and concise summary reports, narratives and gap analysis on key topics, as directed
- Reports and presents data findings to appropriate MCH and DPH leadership
- Provides regular updates of PQI initiatives/projects to appropriate stakeholders
Qualifications for quality improvement consultant
- Proven record of developing and managing financial operating plans and budgets
- Proactive, collaborative leadership style
- High impact business communication skills (verbal, written)
- Proven experience of designing and implementing quality processes in public health care setting in developing countries
- Excellent English writing and documentation skills including skills in using MS Words, MS Excel and MS Powerpoint for document organization
- Letter of Interest containing the statement on candidate’s experience in the field of recruitment
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of quality improvement consultant. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for quality improvement consultant
- Works closely with Regional Perinatal Center (RPC) outreach educators and GA OBGyn Society staff to implement GaPQC project
- Supports and conducts training on key QI initiatives/projects as assigned
- Evaluates the effectiveness of GaPQC initiatives and activities
- Provides data analytics support within MCH Women's Health unit as assigned
- Conduct a desk review of national level generated Immunization Program outputs for 2017 to identify system aberrations that need to be prioritized
- Conduct annual validation of reported immunization program data for 2017, in preparations for WHO/UNICEF reporting due in April 2017
- Conduct HIS review at the National, district and health facility level, identifying strengths, weaknesses and suggest practical recommendations
- Develop a national league table of performance by districts of Sierra Leone, to be published for public accountability as a GAVI requirement
- Critical thinking to prioritize PCP outreach based on what will deliver greatest return on investment
- Deliver provider/member-specific metrics and supporting collateral (e.g., HEDIS Summary, Patient Experience, Rx Opportunity, ) and coach providers on improving all aspects of Stars performance
Qualifications for quality improvement consultant
- Technical and financial proposal
- Samples of deliverables
- Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state of employment
- Must maintain current licensure as appropriate to profession
- Minimum of two years ambulatory or acute care hospital experience as a clinician, clinical data abstractor or quality analysis/performance improvement required
- RN license or other professional license in clinical area of expertise
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a quality improvement consultant. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for quality improvement consultant
- Familiar with Manuals on Point of Care Quality Improvement
- Experience in documentation of quality improvement approach
- Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the development of implementation strategies (e.g., CMS, JCAHO, HIPPA)
- Collect and assimilate quality data and / or information based on applicable standards, state/federal or other regulations, customer or consumer requests, internal requests, or project assignments working cross functionally to coordinate data collection, analysis and review
- Investigate Quality problems identified and collect additional information to close gaps and remediate against expected outcomes
- Design ongoing audits or review processes to analyze and interpret data or information (e.g., clinical, administrative, Quality) to identify trends, inconsistencies and to obtain additional information as needed to ensure standards are met or compliant and / or are accurate and complete
- Develop an understanding of the intended audience and determine the best method to communicate data or information and report results to appropriate committees, internal & external stakeholders, regulatory agencies
- Review and interpret relevant agreements (contractual, regulatory, ) and seek clarity to and understanding of customer requirements and / or expectations and anticipate needs to determine appropriate course of action
- Perform / participate in assessments of audit findings and define a project scope project plan, identify staff, and coordinate appropriate deadlines to remediate any corrective action plans
- Manage key internal and external relationships (e.g., vendors, stakeholders, regulatory bodies) to ensure milestones are achieved and performance objectives are met based on committed quality or performance activities
Qualifications for quality improvement consultant
- Demonstrated computer skills in excel, power point and word processing preferred
- Strong knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma/Lean
- Solid relationship/client management skills, ability to integrate both within the OpCo HR organization the HRSS teams
- Proficient tools used in support of office and project management
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision is essential
- Ability to review and analyse data and provides structured reporting/presentations on the results
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of quality improvement consultant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for quality improvement consultant
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the development of implementation strategies (e.g., CMS, JCAHO, HIPPA)
- Educate, motivate, and / or influence others (e.g., leadership, other stakeholders, including those for whom there is no direct line of authority) to understand the overall scope, overcome potential barriers, and engage in and commit to the process of quality and performance improvement
- Serve as the primary point of contact with local school districts and their staff
- Serves as a quality outcomes (HEDIS, CAHPS) expert with internal and external constituents
- May assist in the planning and direction of budgets and execution of expense monitoring
- Performs root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective actions
- Develop, lead and manage a change management process for enterprise operations processes, ideas and innovations
- Support direct project/contract needs as assigned on quality topics
- Support general Performance Center objectives as assigned
- Support an organization wide Quality Community of Practice by engaging others on the topic and providing trainings as required
Qualifications for quality improvement consultant
- At least 8 years of experience in supporting country Health management Information Systems
- Experience in supporting countries ministry of health in management of EPI and surveillance data systems
- Experience in conducting DQAs and working with country HIS programs
- Ability and experience to work with multi-disciplinary teams, and deliver quality reports within the given time
- Experience working with UN systems will be added advantage
- Bachelor in the clinical medical discipline, or nursing or midwifery with a minimum of 5 years of work experience