Quality Specialist

SUMMARY: Completes quality improvement activities for assigned populations according to the Quality Management program. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for tracking quality measures for assigned Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care practice locations Works with assigned practices to ensure goal attainment Participates in chart audits for documentation compliance to meet quality measures Monitors and assists the practices with Pre-Visit Planning, exception report review, and Lab/DI tracking Prospectively and retrospectively works to identify and close gaps in care Performs outreach to patients to ensure gap closure and testing is completed Coordinates and performs Quality training for new Medical Assistants in assigned practices Develops relationships with providers, practice managers, and medical assistants to work with practices on quality improvement activities and to improve patient outcomes Attends and participates in team quality meetings and office-based team meetings Participates in quality improvement cycles using PDSA method Complies with federal and local confidentiality laws, including HIPAA, ensuring patient privacy Adheres to Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care guidelines and policies for protecting patients’ demographic, clinical, and financial information Performs other job-related duties as assigned Pay Range: EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care - 593 Eddy St - Executive Suite Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: M-F 8:00-4:30pm Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: ** ** 8 hours Driving Required: No #J-18808-Ljbffr Brown Medicine