Clinical Quality Improvement Manager - req# 31543

The Quality, Safety, and Compliance Office (QSCO, within the Department of Internal Medicine) seeks a Manager of Clinical Quality Improvement to manage a Quality Assurance Program through the design implementation, coordination, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives for the Department. This position will collect, develop, analyze, and communicate a wide range of institutional data that will be used to establish benchmarks and to support decision-making, problem-solving, and planning for
continuous quality improvements. The incumbent will be expected to develop and maintain databases necessary for the function
noted above and ensure data integrity. This position will work synergistically with UNMH, UNMMG, and Quality Outcomes to ensure consistency of practice throughout the system.

The Department of Internal Medicine is a large, progressive department with a diverse staff working in dedicated teams to provide
quality work in an organized, effective, and efficient manner through innovation, training, and education. Through our collaborative work effort, we support the faculty and enhance the missions of the department, school, Health Sciences Center, and University.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Demonstrated experience in project planning, leadership, communication, and training
• Experience identifying and resolving data problems, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and consistency
• Working knowledge and experience in improving healthcare quality and safety
• Experience querying databases to obtain data to answer clinical questions
• Advanced training or degree in a field applicable to quality and performance improvement
• Specific training in performance improvement methodology
• Working knowledge of UNM policy, procedure, and systems
• Experience in supporting revenue cycle management

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.