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To us, it's about living life to the fullest while serving our patients, teammates, neighbors and friends. We are dedicated and passionate in everything we do, seeking challenge and appreciating the routes that got us here. Whether our path is clinical or not, we all came to find balance and meaning in our lives within the work we are passionate about and the adventures we live.Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Our updated 520,000-square-foot hospital opened in December 2020.  This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Some roles may be based outside of our Colorado office (as stated in the Job Title). Roles based outside of our primary office can sit in any of the following states: AZ, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Please only apply if you are able to live and work primarily in one of the states listed above. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.About the opportunity:The Clinical Quality Specialist supports Vail Health's Quality department, leaders, staff, and providers in improving health outcomes for the patients served and advancing overall health care quality throughout the Vail Health system.  The Clinical Quality Specialist utilizes the eight domains included in the National Association of Healthcare Quality's (NAHQ's) competency framework to guide these efforts and achieve the quality goals of the organization.  These domains include professional engagement, quality integration, performance and process improvement, population health and care transitions, health data analytics, patient safety, regulatory and accreditation, and quality review and accountability.    What you will do:Advances the organization's commitment to healthcare quality through collaboration, learning opportunities, and effective communication.Uses performance and process improvement, project management, and change management methods to support foundational and clinical quality initiatives, improve performance, and achieve organizational goals.Evaluates and improves healthcare processes and care transitions to advance efficient, effective, and safe care of defined populations.Leverages the organization's analytic environment to help guide data-driven decision making and inform quality improvement initiatives.Cultivates a safe healthcare environment by promoting safe practices, nurturing a just culture, and improving processes that detect, mitigate, or prevent harm.Directs organization-wide processes for evaluating, monitoring, and improving compliance with internal and external requirements. Leads the organization's processes to prepare for, participate in, and follow up on regulatory, accreditation, and certification surveys and activities.Directs activities that support compliance with voluntary, mandatory, and contractual reporting requirements for data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and improvement.Engages in the healthcare quality profession with a commitment to practicing ethically, enhancing one's competence, and advancing the field.Provides clinical expertise to teams throughout the organization and within the Quality Department.Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.Performs other duties as assigned.  Must be HIPAA compliant.This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. What you will need: Experience:Preferred 3-5 years' experience in one of the following:Healthcare quality improvement, abstraction, or reportingClinical care with evidence of quality improvement participationQuality planning, control, or improvement in a non-healthcare settingLicense(s):Requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing or other related fieldIf in a profession that requires licensure, current licensure/certification/registration is required for state workedCertification(s):Preferred certification in one of the following:Healthcare Quality (CPHQ, CJCP, etc)Lean Six Sigma  Project ManagementComputer / Typing:Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Education:N/APay is based upon relevant education and experience. Pay Range:$87,581.31—$131,350.54 USD  Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include:Competitive Wages & Family Benefits: Competitive wagesParental leave (4 weeks paid)Housing programsChildcare reimbursement Comprehensive Health Benefits: MedicalDental VisionEducational Programs: Tuition Assistance Existing Student Loan RepaymentSpecialty Certification ReimbursementAnnual Supplemental Educational FundsPaid Time Off: Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.Retirement & Supplemental Insurance: 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching Life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityRecreation Benefits, Wellness & More: Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursementRecreation discountsPet insurancePRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility 

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