Coord, Quality & Risk Mgmt I - Conroe

Coord, Quality & Risk Mgmt I - Conroe

Conroe, Texas, United States

New

Nursing & Care Management

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2506787

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY :

Assists in the coordination and / or facilitation of quality assessment activities for improved patient safety, quality of care, and mitigation of risk.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Responsible for functioning as a patient liaison to inquiring third parties.

Performs initial triage for both access to care, and quality of care generated from third parties inquiries.

Intervenes as necessary to identified barriers to patient care

Reports and follows through on identified or suspected risk concerns

Processes data, and tracks and provides reports of third party communication

Process data for Dashboard Measures

Maintains department records / filing system in conjunction with department Record Retention Coordinator

Provides input and recommendation to the Program Manager.

Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.

Performs other related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT :

Standard office equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Standard office environment. May be required to work within the confines of a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center.

May be exposed to occupational hazards such as harmful chemicals.

Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

High school or equivalent.

LVN and five years clinical nursing experience; or RN and three years clinical nursing experience

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation