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Performance Improvement Specialist

This position is with CPMC-California Pacific Med Center and is replacing r-130399 with PD added to job code. The role involves performance improvement, regulatory compliance, public quality reports, and special reports. When supporting an MBSAQIP Bariatric Program, the role includes conducting chart abstraction, coordinating data collection, and maintaining database systems for quality improvement.

Education: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Bachelor's in Management, public health, nursing, business administration, organizational leadership, or related field. Department required education includes a Bachelor's in Management, public health, nursing, business administration, organizational leadership, or related field.

Department required certification and licensure includes certification as the MBSCR (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgical Clinical Reviewer) or successful training and pass the MBSCR exam within 60 days of hire. Registered healthcare professional (BSN, Public Health Nurse, Social Worker, Health Educator/Health Education Specialist, Health Services/Healthcare Administrator. Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Medical Dosimetrist, Biomedical Engineer/Bioengineer, Bioinformatics/Biostatistician Specialist, Blood Bank Technologist, Cytotechnologist, Radiation Therapist, Forensic Science Technician, or Registered Health Information Technician).

Typical experience: 5 years recent relevant experience. Skills and knowledge include demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Power Point, and Excel. Ability to format tables, retrieve data via queries, and create presentations via PowerPoint. Ability to navigate an electronic health record. In-depth knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards. Must demonstrate written/verbal interpersonal communication and problem solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of personalities and departments, including medical staff members. Ability to manage own time and schedule own tasks. Must have initiative to work effectively without constant supervision and direction. Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects/duties. The ability to manage performance improvement projects from conception to completion. This position requires analytic, problem resolution, persuasion and negotiation skills. Possess organizational skills. The ability to plan, organize, set and execute objectives. The ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work under minimal supervision. Evidence of ability to apply teaching and learning principles. Ability to work with and motive a diverse groups of individuals working together on an initiative. Interpersonal skills to tactfully direct the efforts of diverse groups of health professionals towards performance improvement and risk reduction activities.

Job shift: Days. Schedule: Per Diem/Casual. Shift hours: 8. Days of the week: Variable. Weekend requirements: None. Benefits: No. Unions: No. Position status: Non-Exempt. Weekly hours: 0. Employee status: Per Diem/Casual. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay range is $52.44 to $78.66 / hour. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.