CQI Coordinator in Hopkinton, Massachusetts at VitalCore Health Strategies

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Full-Time CQI Coordinator at our Regional Office in Hopkinton, MA!BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas DayMedicalDentalVision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTOAnnual Incentive Bonus

POSITION SUMMARY:

The CQI Coordinator is committed to delivering quality, evidence-based correctional healthcare. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance, driving continuous performance improvement, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability. The CQI Coordinator will oversee site-level quality improvement activities, coordinate interdisciplinary meetings, analyze data trends, and implement corrective action plans in alignment with VitalCore’s QAPI program and national standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lead and maintain the region’s QAPI Committee, ensuring all required meetings are held, documented, and compliant with corporate and/or region’s expectations. Maintain and submit VCAP logs (VitalCore Corrective Action Plans) to the corporate QAPI team upon initiation and with updates, as required.Facilitate completion of monthly screens, chart audits, license verifications, and grievance reviews.Analyze trends using audit data, incident reports, grievances, and patient outcomes to identify areas needing improvement.Use tools such as FOCUS-PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, and VCAP to guide performance improvement projects.Coordinate QAPI training and promote a positive, non-punitive culture of quality and compliance.Submit required reports and participate in corporate and regional QAPI activities.Maintain strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

CQI Coordinator requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field is required.Master's degree or active RN license is preferred.Minimum 2 years of experience in quality assurance, healthcare compliance, or performance improvement (correctional healthcare experience a plus). Knowledge of NCCHC, ACA, CMS, ADA, and/or OSHA healthcare standards strongly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must be fluent in English language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding. Must be a supportive team member, who contributes to and demonstrates teamwork and team concept. Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Able to deal tactfully with personnel, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Possess leadership and supervisory ability and be able to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continuously conducts complex interpersonal interactions, makes moderately complex decisions, analyzes and solves complex problems, and handles multiple tasks. Frequently uses teamwork skills, discretion, and occasionally mentors/trains new employees. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, climb stairs; use hands to finger, handle feel; and must regularly lift in excess of 50 lbs. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; and must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information.

SCHEDULE:

Full-TimeDay ShiftVitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.