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Current Postings
07/27/2011
Manager, Provider Quality
Woodland Hills, CA
The manager of provider quality leads the data management activities for retrospective and prospective research projects that include, but not limited to, development and management of data collection and abstraction processes for medical chart abstraction and survey research to collect information from a variety of sources. This individual coordinates and participates in the development and design of questionnaires used to conduct patient and physician surveys as well as case report forms used for medical chart abstraction and research data collected by investigative sites. Additionally, the successful incumbent is responsible for coordinating the Grievance and Appeals received by the Department, support the ZHCN Quality Improvement Committee, and its subcommittees and the Network Review Committee; and conduct systematic audits of network providers to ensure compliance with company’s policies and procedures.
Job Specifics
· Assists in the on-going selection of providers, evaluation of quality and determination of network membership
· Researches, investigates and resolves administrative provider and patient grievances, complaints and appeals.
· Assists audit preparation.
· Documents the results of complaints and appeals and dispositions at all levels including notification to providers and members.
· Prepares case files on clinical member and provider appeals for medical director review.
· Prepares clinical complaint resolution letters under guidance of clinical staff.
· Processes, researches, and resolves provider disputes as assigned
· Generates complaint, appeal and provider dispute acknowledgment and resolution letters and medical records requests.
· Manage and coordinate data collection and management activities for assigned research projects (i.e. retrospective, prospective, medical chart abstraction, patient and physician surveys, and case report forms).
· Oversee and manage the data collection and data management processes for medical chart abstraction, survey, case report form, and other supplemental data collection processes.
· Work with project teams and/or sponsors to develop and design data collection forms (e.g. surveys, questionnaires) and standard communication documents (e.g., letters, FAQs). Ensure development and design of data collections forms are in accordance with the study protocol and established standards.
· Monitor, revise and automate data collection forms and standard communication documents as needed to achieve robust outcomes measures.
· Develop standard operating procedures and monitor and conducts reviews to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, client specifications, contractual scope of work and regulatory agency guidelines. Identify and document areas for clarification and improvement, provide re-education for improvements identified.
· Assist with research database audits and provide subject matter expertise to internal and external organizations reviewing/auditing research data management.
· Ensure compliance with company’s standard project management methodology, including preparation of reports and presentations, participation in project team meetings, communications, issue/risk management and status reporting.
· Takes an active role in the overseeing the Quality Improvement Work Plans and Quality Improvement Committee
· Assess Performance Improvement projects through data collection and analysis.
· Contributes to process improvement across functions and within departments
· Provides support to the Quality Improvement Committee and its subcommittees
· Provides support to Network Review Committee
· Responsible for preparation, compliance and submission of data for state regulatory data calls.
· Collaborate with a variety of internal departments to compile and report data as required.
· Work productively and harmoniously with others on a consistent basis.
· Respond positively to direction and criticism of performance
· Consistently maintain professional and appropriate demeanor.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Skills and Experience Requirements
· BA/BS Degree or equivalent work experience
· Minimum 10 years experience in chart abstraction, surveys, research data collection.
· Background in quality oversight.
· Minimum 10 years experience with medical records and/or claims data.
· Strong computer skills, including but not limited to: MS Access, MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
· Experience and general understanding of enabling technology including data editing, EDC (electronic data capture), CATI (computer assisted telephone interviewing), IVRS (interactive voice response systems)
· Familiarity with various Zenith operational jurisdictions
Attendance Requirements
Due to the nature of the needs in the office, regular and reliable attendance is required. Must be able to work at least 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and be available as situations arise requiring extended hours.
Physical, Mental & Sensory Requirements
Designated |
Special |
Designated |
|||
Function |
% |
Requirements |
Yes/No |
Function |
Degree |
Sitting |
100% |
Hand Manipulation |
Yes |
Mathematics |
Low |
Walking |
0% |
Reaching |
Yes |
Reading |
High |
Standing |
0% |
Grasping |
Yes |
Verbal |
High |
Bending |
0% |
Visual |
Yes |
Written |
High |
Kneeling |
0% |
Auditory |
Yes |
Reasoning |
High |
Lifting |
0% |
Driving |
No |
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Air Travel |
No |
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive or exclusive list of the required responsibilities, duties and skills. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties and requirements of this position at any time, as needs dictate.
Contact
Fran Pollock, CDR
Senior Recruiter
Zenith Insurance Company
1390 Main Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
Office: (941) 906-5825
Mobile: (941) 928-2424
FAX: (941) 362-6030
07/07/2011
Nurse Law Clerk
- Nurse License Defense Attorney seeks a 1L or 2L with a nursing or health sciences degree and direct patient care experience for a variety of medical/legal/nursing research and writing projects this summer.
- Please do not apply for the position if you do not have a nursing, healthcare sciences, or significant experience working in a healthcare.
- This is a virtual part time position(10-15 hrs a week) for the summer with the possibility for continued projects during the school year.
- The position described above requires a self-starter with the ability to work with no supervision, and possessing excellent research, writing and communication skills.
- The ideal candidate will be eager to work in a non-traditional law firm with a solo practitioner with a very specialized niche law practice.
- Must be comfortable with a wide range of electronic resources, technology, and cloud computing.
- Flexible schedule. However must work five days a week 3-5 hours a day during firm business hours which are 8am to 8pm.
Send your resume/CV, writing sample, undergraduate transcript, references, and a cover letter.
LaTonia Denise Wright, RN, BSN, JD
Attorney at Law
Law Office of LaTonia Denise Wright, LLC
11427 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 205
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
888-580-1119 fax
ldw@nursing-jurisprudence.com