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CURRENT JOB POSTINGS

1) Senior Policy Analyst (posted 12/12/2011)

Senior Policy Analyst (Job # 2012-H)
Health Services Policy and Research Unit
The Hilltop Institute
University of Maryland, Baltimore County

The Organization:The Hilltop Institute at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a nationally recognized policy and research center dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of vulnerable populations. Hilltop conducts research, analysis, and evaluation for state agencies, the federal government, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. Hilltop's interdisciplinary team of professionals includes clinicians, economists, attorneys, financial analysts, social scientists, and SAS programmers. Hilltop staff have extensive experience in health services monitoring and evaluation, data systems design, and public policy analysis. Hilltop is committed to addressing complex issues through informed, objective, and innovative research and analytics.

Hilltop collaborated with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) to establish HealthChoice, Maryland's Medicaid managed care program, in 1997. Hilltop reviews applications from managed care organizations (MCOs) for participation in HealthChoice and monitors MCO performance on both quality measures and financial indicators. Hilltop assisted MCOs in their progression towards HIPAA-compliant electronic format files and plays an active role in the assessment of changes required in the Medicaid management information system. Hilltop is a key contributor on the HealthChoice evaluation and prepares evaluation updates annually. Hilltop is presently working with DHMH to examine ways to better coordinate physical and mental health services for Medicaid enrollees. For more on The Hilltop Institute, go to www.hilltopinstitute.org.

Responsibilities:

The Health Services Policy and Research Unit works to advance the health and wellbeing of vulnerable populations through research, data, and policy analysis; program development and implementation; and evaluation. As a member of the Health Services Policy and Research unit and with particular expertise in clinical quality management, the incumbent will lead projects that focus on quality improvement, coordination of care, disease management, patient-centered medical home, and health services delivery. These projects may include: conducting literature reviews and Internet research; developing research models; carrying out qualitative and quantitative research; drafting reports based on research findings and analyses of large datasets; providing policy analysis; interpreting/explaining clinical elements of Hilltop processes, products, and deliverables; and incorporating appropriate clinical quality improvement methodologies and clinical pathways, and/or disease management protocols, as typically found in standardized guidelines/manuals such as ICD, CPT, Milliman & Roberts, NCQA/HEDIS, JCAHO, etc. The incumbent also will be knowledgeable of federal and state privacy and security rules as well as HIPAA/HITECH regulations, and be able to interpret changes to these laws related to health reform, personal health information, and health information technology in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. In addition, the incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree with course work in public policy/administration, a health discipline, or related field with seven years of experience in health services research, managed care, patient safety, or practice management. (A Master’s degree with course work in public policy/administration, a health discipline or related field, and five years of indicated experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree and required experience.) Must have a registered nurse license. Must have considerable knowledge of clinical quality improvement methodologies; a working knowledge of publicly funded health care delivery programs such as Medicaid and Medicare; substantial understanding of clinical practice administration in an ambulatory care setting; extensive experience with policy and procedure development; knowledge of coding; demonstrated analytical skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and as a team member; and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Desired Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be certified as a Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ); have working knowledge

of federal health reform and health policy at the local, state, and federal levels; principles of managed care;

HIPAA/HITECH rules and regulations; experience in using qualitative data analyses to inform clinical quality

and/or practice management improvement; ability to query large administrative and clinical databases and

to apply statistical methods to the analysis of those data; expertise in utilization review and management;

case management; disease management; managed care; and public health/ and/or long-term care.

Salary:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is full-time and includes the full university benefits package. Note: This position is grant-funded, wherein employment is contingent upon the renewal of Hilltop’s grant support.

Application:

For best consideration, submit a cover letter (indicating Job # 2012-H), resume and the names and contact information of three professional references by December 23, 2011(resumes will be accepted until the position is filled) to:

Ms. Lynne Allen
The Hilltop Institute
Sondheim Hall—304B-2
UMBC
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
Email to: resume@hilltop.umbc.edu

Electronic submission accepted (MS Word attachments required)

*Note: If submitting materials electronically, the cover letter should be included in a separate attachment.*

UMBC is an AA/EOE

2) Performance Improvement Manager (updated 11/18/2011)

Drive Performance

Impact Patient Safety & Outcomes

Performance Improvement Manager

In collaboration with colleagues across the Hospital, and the University of Maryland Medical System, Performance Improvement Managers drive performance improvement activities as members of an interdisciplinary team of professionals.

Position Summary

Participate in a wide range of quality endeavors, including medical staff quality, core measures, data analysis, RCA, Joint Commission compliance, NDNQI, and more
Chair and/or participate in system-wide, hospital, and discipline specific committees
Continuing education and participation in professional organizations encouraged and supported; certification bonus in a position related area, support to obtain certification provided
Tremendous opportunity for professional growth, as well as to utilize current skills and creativity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package, including free parking, financial support to attend external conferences, and tuition reimbursement
Generous salary, relocation assistance

Qualifications

Healthcare Professional (via licensure (ie RN, PT, etc), or degree (ie healthcare admin, etc.)
3 years (minimum) Applicable Experience
1 year Quality – Related Experience (can be obtained via a variety of routes)
Strong Communication & Computer Skills
Strong Leadership & Critical Thinking Skills

For additional information please contact:

Donna Raimondi
draimondi@kernan.umm.edu
410-448-6733

EOE

3) Quality Improvement Team Leader(posted 11/4/2011)

You have many choices in today’s nursing market. Whatever stage you are in your nursing career, Johns Hopkins Nursing has a place for you. The spirit of collaboration, teamwork and empowerment you’ll know as a Johns Hopkins nurse is a unique experience. At Johns Hopkins, you can enjoy the support of a team while maintaining your individuality.

We are currently hiring a Quality Improvement Team Leader to work with the Cardiac Surgery and Heart & Lung Transplant units.

Responsibilities:

Overseeing, fostering and supporting the effectiveness of Functional Unit Quality Improvement teams
Supporting Functional Unit Physician Advisors and departmental Quality Improvement Committees in establishing, measuring and reporting QI priorities; providing quality improvement technical assistance to Physician Advisors and the Functional Units’ quality improvement teams; assisting quality improvement teams in identifying, planning and executing quality improvement activities; interacting with Physician Advisors; and designing and initiating special projects as supervised by the Senior Director and Director

Requirements:

Master’s degree or Master’s candidate in the fields of nursing, public health, health policy, business administration, health administration or a field related to quality engineering or business process improvement
Completion of an accredited nursing, pharmacy, medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy or physician’s assistant program preferred
Substantial record of participating in educational programs involving quality improvement tools/methods, leadership, teaching, problem solving, and project management is strongly preferred

The Johns Hopkins Hospital is an institution like no other. We invite you to discover the difference of being a Johns Hopkins nurse by applying at www.hopkinsnursing.org and refer to req number 36439.

A respected past, an exciting future. Be part of the legacy.

EOE/AA, M/F/D/V The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.