Job Description
Job Description
Overview
The Quality Assurance Coordinatormanages the collection, review, and sharing of quality performance data within a correctional health care setting. Working under the direction of site leadership, the position helps ensure documents and records meet required protocols and state and federal health care standards. The role supports compliance and quality improvement initiatives focused on CalAIM programs. It plays a key part in monitoring performance, identifying gaps, and supporting accountability for services provided to the justice-involved population.
Responsibilities
- Collects, analyzes, and oversees quality performance data and related data entry
- Designs, conducts, and evaluates quality audits, reviews, and control plans
- Performs and coordinates medical record and documentation reviews to abstract relevant data
- Prepares and generates reports on performance against quality indicators and CalAIM metrics
- Collaborates with leadership to address gaps, support training efforts, and implement corrective actions
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate degree from a nationally accredited nursing program
- Training in processes and quality tools
Experience
- Minimum one (1) year of experience
- Two (2) or more years of experience working in a QA setting or hold certificate in quality (i.e. Green Belt, Certified Quality Technician, Quality Improvement Associate or Quality Inspector)
- A background in healthcare quality assurance and a solid understanding of CalAIM policies and Medi-Cal requirements are essential for success in this role.
- Previous correctional/detention facility experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHA
- Current (and must maintain) lifesaving ACLS certification through AHA
This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.