Quality Assistant - Quality Performance and Improvement

Hiring Department: Quality Performance and Improvement

Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1016916

Posting Close Date: 3/14/2023

Position Number: CE4781,CE4782

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

UI Health is seeking a Program Assistant (Quality Assistant) to join our Continuous Quality & Performance Improvement team. This Quality Assistant primary job function is to facilitate the retrieval and dissemination of data reports to the Quality Department and review charts for quality indicators. Some of the initial information will be raw data that the Quality Assistant will retrieve, collate and sort for ease of interpretation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Runs reports from various sources (e.g., Epic, Viewpoint, Vizient, Midas)
• Provides administrative support to the department
• Collaborates with Quality staff and other departments to solve issues
• Supports activities including chart review, abstraction, and submission under deadline pressure
• Participates in data validation for EHR reports as required.
• Attends and participates in quality team meetings.
• Assists in the resolution of issues and elimination of roadblocks to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Distribute, archive, maintain and file reports
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• 
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic medical record systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be proficient in computer use, Excel, Word and PowerPoint with the ability to become proficient in the use of an electronic medical record with on-the-job training.
• Experience in running reports from electronic medical records
• Ability to review and interpret clinical data
• Highly organized, able to prioritize multiple assignments, and manage time effectively
• Work well alone and as part of a team
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and a high level of attention to detail

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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