Healthcare Quality Strategies, Inc. (HQSI) was founded in 1982, with the mission of accelerating healthcare quality improvement through a collaborative and interactive process, within the healthcare community. Headquartered in East Brunswick, NJ, we are a small, vibrant not-for-profit organization offering business solutions designed to make health care safer, more accessible, more efficient and more effective.

 

We are currently seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist, who will work with health care providers across the health care continuum and in community-based organizations, with the goal of improving quality of care, care coordination and reducing adverse drug events among targeted Medicare population. Will assist in the development and delivery of quality improvement tools, methods, coaching and guidance to the specific target population. Will collaborate with assigned team members to provide direct, logistical and administrative support for specified recruited communities. Travel required throughout the state of New Jersey (car and valid driver’s license is required).

 

Essential Functions:

 

• Implements and evaluates goal-oriented healthcare QI projects
• Recruits healthcare providers across the health care continuum to participate in outcomes-oriented QI projects
• Provides virtual and on-site technical assistance to providers participating in QI projects including, but not limited to:

1. Use/Collection of data to continuously identify and address opportunities for improvement
2. Guidance in development of QI plans
3. Implementation of best practice information/change packages
4. Facilitation of communication/collaboration

• Interacts with healthcare providers and stakeholders to share actionable information regarding respective QI initiatives 
• Helps healthcare providers such as front-line staff, management and/or executive teams develop and implement activities to improve quality of patient care
• Works with internal team to develop educational/informational programs and materials designed to educate providers and stakeholders about HQSI’s quality improvement projects
• Analyzes and processes results and trends to recommend actions, and assist with implementation of strategies that drive continual improvement internally and externally
• Documents and reports all aspects of assigned project(s) using project tracking tools
• Creates project reports and presentations
• Completes reports and other deliverables as assigned 
• Participates in and serves as a resource to Quality Improvement committees 
• Represents company at external meetings/events/trade shows

 

Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Education:

 

Knowledge:

 

• Broad knowledge of the healthcare industry
• Standard work processes/policies/procedures and government rules/regulations across care setting (i.e., Hospital, Nursing Home, Home Health Agency, Physicians’ Office, Community Health Center)
• Continuous quality improvement tools and techniques; familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures (e.g., root cause analysis and logic models)
• CMS Value Based Programs
• Principles of adult education and facilitation
• Patient and family engagement 

 

Experience:

 

• At least 7 years of cross-setting experience as Registered Nurse
• Expected to have or develop collaborative working relationships with professionals across healthcare/community-based settings or counterparts in related organizations
• Demonstrated experience providing one-on-one or group support/education either in-person or virtually (telephonically, via email and through web site)
• Supervisory and project management experience a plus

 

Skills requirements:

 

• Must be a critical thinker who uses sound judgment in the evaluation of performance throughout the organization
• Active listening, speaking, social perceptiveness, service orientation, monitoring, science, judgment and decision-making skills. Must possess data fluency and be skilled in analyzing and presenting data
• Ability to motivate people, influence change, think outside the box, adopt constantly changing priorities, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a matrix environment
• Computer skills: Experienced in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word) and collecting and entering information online  
• Ability to succinctly summarize and document activities with providers and stakeholders in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Ability to use virtual collaboration tools and techniques
• Ability to develop and present to large and small audiences
• Ability to work independently and as a team member

 

Educational background:

 

BSN (Bachelor’s degree in Nursing) with valid State of NJ Registered Nurse license

 

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits including: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Short and Long Term Disability Plans, Life Insurance, FSA, HRA, Pension Plan, 401(k) Plan, and a generous PTO program.

 

We look forward to receiving your cover letter and resume.  

 

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Position Summary: Provides support to the Accounting Manager in various areas within the Finance Department including, but not limited to, general ledger, cash receipts, and assisting with the preparation of Medicare vouchers, payroll, time recording, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

 

Essential Functions

 

• Accounts Payable: Obtains signatures and distributes all checks; verifies all vouchers for attachments and signatures; stamps all attachments paid; maintains files; inputs batches, maintains appropriate filing system; posts cash receipts
• Accounts Receivable: Enters batches; prints and verifies various reports; maintains files; copies and mails bills and statements; follows up on past due accounts; prepares monthly bank reconciliations; prepares support schedules
• General Ledger: Verifies CARS Reports to Trial Balance; prints various Trial Balances for preparation of support schedules; enters all journal entries; prints financial statements; reconciles support schedules
• Time Recording: Collects and organizes; verifies codes, signatures, and leave time; computes travel reimbursement; inputs into CARS and Excel; prints and verifies time records and hours reports and distributes to managers
• Payroll: Accurately processes semi-monthly payroll by using the ADP software; verifies accuracy of employees’ pay and transmits all respective payroll deductions
• Other: Answers routine questions pertaining to employee payroll and special assignments and projects, as requested

 

Knowledge,  Experience, Skills and Education

 

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access software

 

Experience:

• Three to five years of experience
• Solid demonstration showing skill requirements have been utilized

 

Skills requirements include:

• Ability to effectively interact with management and staff on a daily basis
• Preparation of spreadsheets and the ability to analyze documents
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal skills

 

Educational background:

• High school diploma required; college education preferred

 

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits including: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, Short and Long Term Disability Plans, Life Insurance, FSA, HRA, Pension Plan, 401(k) Plan, and a generous PTO program.

 

We look forward to receiving your cover letter and resume.  

 

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