at American Medical Association in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Clinical Quality Specialist
Remote – Chicago IL, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin, Washington D.C. The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation’s largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America’s physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. We continuously work to embed equity in our internal practices and are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff across all levels of the organization. We intentionally work to create the right conditions to enable our employees to feel that they can be their authentic selves and fully participate in the life of the enterprise. We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you. We have an opportunity for a remote Clinical Quality Specialist on our Improving Health Outcomes team. As a Clinical Quality Specialist, you will provide clinical/Quality Improvement (QI) coaching to support healthcare organizations (HCOs) and clinical care teams engaging with IHO on cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical/QI Coaching Delivery+ Provide customized clinical/QI coaching to HCOs and clinical care teams by assessing needs and identifying improvement opportunities.
+ Create and deliver engaging clinical/QI content on CVD prevention for healthcare organizations and clinical care teams using various modalities, formats, and platforms .
+ Review, interpret, and incorporate evidence, guidelines, and metrics into clinical and QI coaching and content.
Clinical/QI Coaching Improvement+ Proactively lead, manage, and execute projects related to clinical/QI coaching evaluation and improvement: develop charters, timelines, and work plans and ensure deliverables are met within budget and on time.
Clinical Subject Matter Expertise+ Contribute to IHO’s clinical and QI solutions and support achievement of IHO goals by providing subject matter expertise on clinical care processes and settings.
+ C ollaborate with colleagues across the AMA and at partner organizations to advance CVD prevention nationally.
May include other responsibilities as assigned REQUIREMENTS: 1. Bachelor’s degree required 2. Certification and 3 years’ experience working in a clinical care setting, preferably ambulatory care, as a Registered Nurse . 3. Leadership experience with quality improvement initiatives, preferably in an ambulatory care setting. 4. Excellent written and verbal communication, including experience with creating and delivering presentations and facilitating meetings. 5. Previous experience leading and collaborating on projects with multidisciplinary teams. 6. Project management, time management, and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize effectively, work independently, and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. 7. Demonstrated interest and dedication to professional development and continuous learning . 8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Outlook and Excel). 9. Time management and problem-solving skills. 10. Ability to engage in some travel as required . The pay range for this position in Chicago IL, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin, or Washington D.C. is $73k-$98k.This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location and business or organizational needs. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status. THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION