Project Coordinator, Quality and Compliance

Are you looking for a rewarding career and not just a job in the Medical field?  Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer care, is seeking a Project Coordinator, Quality & Compliance to work at our Cancer Center in Fairfax, Virginia.

SCOPE:

Under general supervisor supports all activities associated with the development and implementation of quality and compliance projects.  Assists with the implementation continuous quality improvement programs that are in partnership with third party payors.   Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Performs audits to ensure quality and compliance standards are consistently met

- Assists in meeting regulatory and statutory requirements by providing standardized and

  customized statistical data.

-Responsible for trending, researching, analyzing and maintaining data bases for quality

  and compliance initiatives.

-Provide project support to the clinical governance council and QI committees

-Assists and supports the implementation of practice wide clinical quality initiatives and   

  or PQE initiatives.

-Supports Compliance and Human Resources by assisting in training and in services

-Assist the sites in peer review and E & M audits and reporting and other audits as

  assigned

-Variance reporting trending

-Resolution of patient and customer service complaints, tracking

-HIPAA and Compliance training, auditing

-Assists in policy editing and revisions

-Researches and responds to routine and non-routine inquiries in a timely and

  professional manner.  Obtains assistant to resolve complex inquiries, in order to discuss

  and learn.

-Coordinates quality management and accreditation activities for the VCS Cellular Therapy Program .

-Supports compliance with FACT standards by maintaining accreditation documentation, quality records, audit evidence, corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA), and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

- Coordinates annual review and revision of Cellular Therapy Program policies, procedures, forms, and quality management documents in accordance with FACT requirements.

-Assists with internal audits, mock inspections, manufacturer audits, and FACT accreditation surveys

- Coordinates Cellular Therapy Quality Management Committee meetings, prepares agendas and minutes, and tracks follow-up actions and quality initiatives.

- Ensures timely and accurate submission of CIBMTR forms, cellular therapy outcomes data, and required reports to maintain compliance with FACT accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and quality management objectives.

-Other duties as requested or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related healthcare, business, or related field preferred. Minimum 3 years’ experience in quality assurance, statistical analysis, or heath care management.   Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel required. 

COMPETENCIES:

Acquires Technical/Functional Knowledge: Acquires and applies knowledge in all areas of own specialty or profession; continuously works to improve knowledge; identifies and uses other expert resources as needed; learning to consistently apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in a business environment. 

Analyzes Issues/ problems solves: Gathers relevant information systematically to ensure a balanced perspective of business issues; considers a broad range of issues or factors impacting the business; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; seeks input from others and uses accurate logic in overall analysis of business issues; develops logical and sound recommendations.

Builds Relationships: Intentionally establishes friendly, candid, and trusting business relationships with both internal and external stakeholders; cultivates a network of contacts throughout the organization; treats others fairly and with respect; seeks resolution of disagreements through open, constructive discussion.

Customer Focused: Deliberately seeks to clearly and distinctly understand customer requirements; anticipates customers primary needs; is service-oriented and demonstrates initiative and creativity in solving customer needs; takes immediate action to address customer needs; measures success by customers feedback.

Demonstrates Self and Social Awareness: Understands personal strengths and limitations and how he/she is perceived by others; able to control emotions and act in a consistent, reliable manner; demonstrates humility, empathy for others, and organizational intuition; cares sincerely about the people and the organization.

Organizes and Plans: Identifies work objectives and the short-term actions that lead towards goal achievement; works systematically and efficiently; coordinates resources to meet objectives; anticipates obstacles and upcoming changes; assures that needed personal and/ or team organization systems are in place to achieve goals

Drives for Results: Sets and pursues aggressive goals; shows a sense of urgency; persists despite obstacles; stays focused on goals and priorities; demonstrates a high level of initiative; persistent and assertive in achieving business goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear.  Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.  Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.  Work may require minimal travel by automobile to other US Oncology buildings.

Join us at Virginia Cancer Specialists, where meeting and exceeding the needs of our patients is our primary goal!

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.