Quality Coordinator

Umpqua Health

$80K — $94K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field required
  • Minimum of three years of experience in healthcare quality management, quality improvement, or related fields
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of CLAS principles with a commitment to diversity and health equity
  • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Senior Director to support the Quality Improvement Committee
  • Track deadlines and deliverables for quality initiatives
  • Draft and distribute meeting agendas and notes
  • Communicate updates and resolve routine issues
  • Coordinate Performance Improvement Projects and Quality Assessment Program
  • Maintain documentation of Quality Policies and Procedures review schedules
  • Act as liaison between Marketing and Quality departments

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package including vacation PTO and sick leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match fully vested immediately
  • Company-sponsored life insurance and additional benefits
  • Fitness reimbursement program
  • Tuition reimbursement and more
Full Job Description
QUALITY COORDINATOR

HYBRID, must be able to travel to 3031 NE STEPHENS ST. ROSEBURG, OR 97470

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Exempt

Roles & Responsibilities
Quality Improvement Committee (QIC) & Quality Deliverable Coordination
  • Collaborate with Senior Director, Quality and Data Management to support the Quality Improvement Committee (QIC).
  • Attend the monthly QIC.
  • Track deadlines, deliverables, and follow-up actions using the QIC meeting matrix.
  • Draft and distribute agendas, notes, and summary communications.
  • Communicate updates and help resolve routine issues.
  • Support policy management related to QIC and subcommittee approval and oversight.
  • Coordinate UHA's Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs).
  • Coordinate UHA's Quality Assessment & Process Improvement (QAPI) Program as well as coordinates the annual update of the trilogy documents and gathers regular updates throughout the year from subject matter experts.
  • Attend the monthly Quality Metrics Subcommittee. Present as needed.
  • Attend the monthly Metrics Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meeting.
  • Attend the afternoon sessions of the Quality Health Outcomes Committee (QHOC). Actively participate and share PIP, QAPI, and QI related updates with manager and team.

Policy & Procedure Support
  • Track the annual review schedule for all Quality Policies and Procedures (P&Ps) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including those for the Quality Department and under QIC and Subcommittee oversight.
  • Monitor submission timelines in PolicyTech and remind subject matter experts when their documents need review.
  • Help subject matter experts navigate PolicyTech to ensure successful submission and approval.
  • Add reviewed P&Ps/SOPs to QIC agendas, prepare any necessary summaries, and present changes for approval.
  • Maintain clear documentation of status, timelines, and approval progress.

Marketing & Quality Initiatives Coordination
  • Act as the primary point of contact between Marketing and Quality for all quality-related communication, resources, and initiatives.
  • Maintain and update Quality resources on the organization's website to ensure content is accurate, accessible, and up to date.
  • Lead and facilitate the monthly Quality-Marketing Department meeting: develop agenda, guide discussion, track follow-up actions, and elevate cross-departmental opportunities.
  • Manage all external partner resource orders in coordination with Marketing to ensure timely delivery of patient and provider materials.
  • Oversee and administer the Healthy Start and Prevention First Gift Card Programs, including process oversight, documentation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Gather Quality-related content from the department (monthly for provider newsletters and quarterly for member newsletters) and represent the Quality team at the monthly Provider & Member Newsletter Workgroup, ensuring Quality content is accurately included and identifying opportunities for additional contributions.

Ad Hoc & Team Coverage
  • Own and manage the IET notification process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of communications.
  • Learn the DHS notification process for HIT & Metrics Program Manager backup.
  • Support end-of-year reporting with data entry.
  • Supporting implementation and coordination of quality improvement and population health initiatives
  • Providing cross-functional support and backup coverage to improve operational continuity

CHALLENGES
  • Working with a variety of personalities, maintaining a consistent and fair communication style
  • Satisfying the needs of a fast-paced and challenging company.
  • Balancing regulatory compliance, member-centered care, and operational efficiency in a complex and evolving CCO environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field required
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in healthcare quality management, quality improvement, healthcare operations, or related fields.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with experience utilizing data management and reporting tools.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of CLAS principles and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and health equity initiatives.
  • Certification in Healthcare Quality (e.g., CPHQ) or related certification preferred.
  • Valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and ability to maintain required automobile insurance.
  • Must not be suspended, excluded, or debarred from participation in federal healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare/Medicaid).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with healthcare quality improvement methodologies and project management principles
  • Experience working with CCO quality metrics, performance measures, and/or NCQA accreditation standards.
  • Experience working in a clinical setting and/or directly with healthcare providers.
  • Certification in Healthcare Quality (e.g., CPHQ) or related certification.
  • Bilingual translation or translation capabilities a plus

SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm; standard business hours with flexibility to meet service timelines.

SALARY
Wage Band: $ 80,470- $94,550

BENEFITS
  • Salary is dependent on skills, experience, and education
  • Generous benefits package including vacation PTO, sick leave, federal holidays, and birthday leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match (fully vested immediately)
  • Company-sponsored life insurance and additional benefits
  • Fitness reimbursement program
  • Tuition reimbursement and more

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