Job Summary:

UI Health is seeking a Quality Specialist to provide support through data management and database registries for Clinical Services team(s).  Knowledge of cardiovasculate database/registries and previous RN experience would be preferred.  

The position coordinates all the data management and database registries for the Clinical Services team(s). An employee is responsible for the Cardiovascular Disease Continuous Quality Improvement via consultation, data management and quality advisor functions. The Quality Specialist develops and implements improvement plans at the Clinical Service level based on review and analysis of complex data provided by the staff, as well as from additional sources, including qualitative surveys, quantitative audits and evidence-based best practices and literature reviews.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• To have a significant and detailed understanding of all relevant all Cardiovascular Disease registries, their uses, impacts on payment mechanisms and market place recognitions.
• Gather data and manage national registry databases for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Disease and other departments to ensure complete and accurate submissions.
• Abstracts data from health records, reconciles data inconsistencies, defines criteria to locate and retrieve accurate information
• Performs entry of clinical data into one or more electronic system(s)
• Coordinates and integrates efforts among team members within the department as well as multiple other departments and external agencies and vendors
• Assists in analysis of data sets/reports, including interpretation of statistical trends and patterns of variation and implications for improvement initiatives
• Observes clinical and operational workflow practices to identify gaps in performance deviating from best practices, utilizing appropriate QI tools. Develops plans to address gaps and create improvement.
• Coordinate the Quality Improvement initiatives of the Neurosurgical department
• Educates staff regarding national quality measure standards and algorithms to improve performance. Collaborates with clinicians, health system administrators/staff to design workflows which promote best practices.
• Prepares periodic progress reports to leadership and, identifies barriers, develops action plans and issues requiring escalation for resolution.
• Participates in the design of audits to measure compliance of clinical practice/operation to ensure compliance.
• Participates in education/training of individuals or teams on data analysis and interpretation
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in healthcare related field or business required (Registered nurse preferred)
2. One (1) year (12 months) of Quality Improvement work experience in a clinical or healthcare related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of process improvement methodology and tools Knowledge of data collection methodology
• Knowledge of basic statistical process control components Knowledge of benchmarking tools and best practices Problem-solving and team facilitation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Project management and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to learn and utilize new software applications for data entry and reporting
• Ability to train, present to small and large groups
• Ability to act as a consultant to clinicians and non-clinicians
• A positive attitude.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work together and well with other team members.
• Ability work well under stressful situations.

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with details of the duties and responsibilities for each position held.  A degree is required upload transcripts within the documentation section of the online application.

Please upload all valid certifications and transcripts within the document section of your online application. Documentation of high school completion (official transcripts, copy of diploma or GED certificate) is required in order to be eligible for this position within the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System.

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume and/or college transcript will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date. 

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

A degree is required, you must provide official transcripts.

Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" page on the Civil Service Employment Application (page 4). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

If your educational institution provides electronic transcripts, please have them sent to hross@uic.edu

If an application and all applicable forms, transcripts, and supporting documents are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position and will be denied. 

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Wednesday 9/2/2020.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.