Executive Director, Quality Management and Accreditation in San Antonio, Texas at University Health System- San Antonio

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation, management and oversight of organization's Quality, Clinical Outcomes, and Clinical Business Analytics activities. Coordinates and oversees these activities through subordinate managers/staff and with collaborative relationships with other departments and services. Responsible for preparation of management reports and operating procedures relative to quality, clinical outcomes, and clinical business analytics. Coordinates and oversees strategies that leverage and integrate quality improvement methodologies that demonstrate a positive impact on productivity, cost, quality and timely delivery of services. Works with leadership and key institutional stakeholders in the design, planning, and assessment of quality and improvement projects and initiatives that support institutional goals of improving population health, access, and patient care experience. Integrates and applies measurement and analysis to evaluate and optimize quality as well as efficiency of clinical care pathways based on the development of a quality improvement and reporting system.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree in a health-related field is required. Thorough knowledge of various regulatory reporting standards, health care regulations, policy formulation, quality management, and process improvement is required. Knowledge of analytical and investigative techniques sufficient to identify current methodologies and conduct evaluations of the effectiveness of the results is required. At least ten years of progressive management experience in a health system. Strong project management skills and data management skills are required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Certification by nationally accrediting body in health care quality preferred