Value Performance Consultant

You will lead the implementation of quality improvement initiatives for assigned ambulatory primary care practices/clinics. Apply project management, quality, and safety improvement frameworks, methodologies, and tools, evidence-based and/or best practice, and statistical theory and tools for data analysis. Guide achievement of Advocates strategic imperative of top decile performance in quality, safety, service, and cost-effective patient care while demonstrating compliance with regulatory agencies.

• Expertly leads performance improvement efforts andcoachesothers in the development of performance improvement capabilities with emphasis on process redesign and measurement; provides direction to assigned departments and customers within the organization in the planning of a systematic, organization-wide approach to continuous quality improvement.
  
  Applies a professional and calmstyle in challenging circumstances.
• Plans and leads moderately complex interdisciplinary projects, ensuring on-time delivery with high quality and coordination of resources. Collaboratively coordinates,facilitates, implements, andparticipatesin quality improvement and valueinitiativessuch asoptimizingutilizationin assignedambulatorygeographical areas. Participates in multidisciplinary quality improvementandvalue-basedcareteams and projects to support the accomplishment of quality improvement initiatives, value contract execution,and accreditation goals.
• Applies Advocate’s quality and high reliability improvement frameworks, methodologies, and tools, evidence-based practice, and data analysis to achieveoptimaloutcomes.
  
  Uses statistical techniques and tools to analyze and display clinical data.
  
  Assistsin the development and enhancement of tools foraccuratedata collection and quality improvement initiatives. Reviews and analyzes quality data for accuracy, patterns, and trends. Participates in the development of improved Electronic Health Record tools to support Quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with key functional departments and leadership.
  
  Conducts chart reviews, audits, surveys,and usesother data collection methodologies as indicated.
• Uses sophisticated analytical thought to guide problem solving andidentifyinnovative solutions. Utilizes facilitation skills, dataanalysisand statistical process control to effect improvement in quality, value, and clinical outcomes. Maintains awareness of emerging conflicts and potential risk situations and uses effective techniques toameliorateorescalates to appropriate leadership for resolution.
• Leads department and performance improvement meetings, analyzes trends of performance metrics/business unit level dashboards,identifies opportunities for improvement, develops andmaintainsmanagement action plans, measures success of these action plans and creates the records and follow-up metrics for each meeting and activity; reassesses approach to maximize success. Meets individually with clinicians and their teams toassistwith problem-solving, recommend andfacilitateimprovement strategies.
• Participates in the development of content for communication tailored to diverse audiences. Promotes cross-departmental communication, collaboration, and performance improvement.
  
  Ensures all key stakeholders receive consistent communication across departments and sites. Communicates findings and analysis of record reviews, audits, surveys, and other data to process owners and stakeholders.
• Researchesandrecommendsbest practice strategies to improve processes and quality outcomes and goals. Serves as a resource to leadership and clinicians foridentifyingand developing innovative programs/services to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency of operational workflows.
• Participates in the…