Quality Systems Manager - CMHC

Overview

The Quality Systems Manager, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Director of Home Care, is responsible for the management of Children's Mercy Home Care's (CMHC) clinical quality, risk management, infection control, and clinical documentation program. This position is responsible for the design, implementation, education and oversight of the quality improvement, quality assurance, infection control, risk management, and clinical documentation improvement (including coding and 485 billing activities) within the department. This position supports the organization's mission to continuously improve the quality and service of clinical care in the hospital and in Children's Mercy Home Care.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and / or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and / or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Administers performance improvement methodology and data analysis to assist and guide Children's Mercy Home Care directors, managers, and staff in the performance improvement and assurance activities in the agency.
• Establishes, coordinates, and maintains a program for risk management and infection control which encompasses written guidelines and protocols to provide for the safety of patients and staff.
• Administers the oversight of diagnostic clinical coding and clinical billing activities as specified through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and other payers.
• Represents Children's Mercy Home Care in management and leadership functions.

Qualifications

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $39.86 / hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work / Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

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EEO Employer / Disabled / Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

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