Risk Management and Quality Director at Lifepoint Health

DescriptionCopper Springs East (Gilbert)Job Title: Risk Management and Quality DirectorJob Type: Full Time exemptYour experience mattersAt Copper Springs we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality scalability and significant impact across our hospitals and communities.What we offerFundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers: Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexible-spending and health- savings accountsCompetitive paid time offIncome-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance short-and long-term disability and identity theft coverageTuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matchingEmployee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellnessProfessional development and growth opportunitiesHow youll contributeDirects the departments activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:To perform this job an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Develops and implements departmental goals plans and standards consistent with the clinical administrative legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.Directs and evaluates departmental operations including patient care delivery information technologies service level determination and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.Plans and monitors staffing activities including hiring orienting evaluating disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.Prepares monitors and evaluates departmental budgets and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.Regular and reliable attendance.Perform other duties as assigned.Additional Information:Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers clients patients contractors and vendors.Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g. HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage the work of others including planning assigning scheduling and reviewing work ensures quality standards. Responsible for hiring terminating training and developing reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.Minimum QualificationsEducation:Bachelors Degree in related field preferredApplicable work experience may be used in lieu of educationLicenses/Certifications:BLSSkills & Experience:Business Mathematical SkillsAbility to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Able to compute rates ratios and percentages and interpret or create graphs.Computer SkillsModerate proficiency with electronic mail word processing data entry spreadsheets and graphics applications. Able to create maintain and incorporate basic functions into documents spreadsheets databases and presentations to support business objectives.Communication SkillsFrequently communicates complex information and interacts with management. Capable of presenting resolving and addressing sensitive situations as well as motivating and persuading others.Problem-SolvingHandles varied and complex problems requiring analysis and interpretation. Solutions rely on knowledge skills established practices and general precedent.Departmental ImpactDecisions directly affect the management and operations of a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions within the department.Independent JudgmentEstablishes goals and priorities for the functional area. May provide recommendations for departmental policies practices and programs. Makes decisions and resolves issues on behalf of others.Project Planning & OrganizationManages multiple projects simultaneously including task delegation project oversight and resource allocation.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described below represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.While performing job duties the employee may occasionally be required to stand walk sit for extended periods use hands to handle or feel objects and tools reach with hands and arms climb stairs balance stoop kneel bend crouch crawl speak or hear. Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 20 pounds is required. Extended computer use may involve repetitive upper-body motion. Vision requirements include close distance color peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSThe work environment characteristics listed below are representative of those encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.Works in a well-lit ventilated climate-controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment may have moving mechanical parts.In a hospital environment may be exposed to hazards such as bloodborne pathogens contagious illnesses toxic chemicals and biohazardous materials necessitating strict safety precautions and protective equipment.Noise levels are typical of office and/or hospital settings.Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air is required.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Category Management,Athletics,Customer,ABAP,Hydraulics,ITI Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1