Quality Specialist Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Quality Specialist Pantherx Specialty LLC Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$56K – $68.7K a year 14 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications CPHQ Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Nursing Microsoft Excel Management Mid-level Microsoft Office Bachelor’s degree Quality improvement Associate’s degree 2 years Full Job Description 7,000 Diseases – 500 Treatments – 1 Rare Pharmacy PANTHERx is the nation’s largest rare disease pharmacy, and we put the patient experience at the top of everything that we do. If you are looking for a career in the healthcare field that embraces authentic dedication to patient care, you don’t need to look beyond PANTHERx. In every line of service, in every position and area of expertise, PANTHERx associates are driven to provide the highest quality outcomes for our patients. We are seeking team members who: Are inspired and compassionate problem solvers; Produce high quality work; Thrive in the excitement of the ever-challenging environment of modern medicine; and Are committed to achieving superior health outcomes for people living with rare and devastating diseases. At PANTHERx, we know our employees are the driving force in what we do. We cultivate talent and encourage growth within PANTHERx so that our associates can continue to explore their interests and expand their careers. Guided by our mission to provide uncompromising quality every day, we continue our strategic growth to further reach those affected by rare diseases. Join the PANTHERx team, and define your own RxARE future in healthcare!

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA Classification:

Exempt Job Type:

Full-time (Hybrid) Reports to:

Senior Manager of Pharmacy Quality and Accreditation Purpose:

The Quality Specialist supports many types of quality projects for PANTHERx. This position works collaboratively with individuals across this company. This role performs quality audits, compiles metrics that will most effectively provide insight into performance trends, works collaboratively with others to identify clinical and/or process improvement opportunities, contributes to improvement efforts, and monitors the effectiveness of improvements.

Responsibilities:

Reviews and interprets accreditation standards and monitors internal action(s) based on the standards; accreditations may include specialty pharmacy, rare disease, home infusion therapy and/or DMEPOS. Supports the company’s internal preparation for accreditations; communicates with the surveyor(s); tracks progress and outstanding items; ensures that documents are submitted timely; coordinates interviews with staff members as needed. Reviews patient care documentation and conducts quality audits. Ensures completion of deviation reports; monitors progress and effectiveness of corrective action plans. Collects, validates, analyzes, and interprets quality data to determine quality performance trends and opportunities for clinical and/or process improvements to improve the overall quality of services provided. Supports internal quality improvement efforts as requested and proactively seeks quality improvement opportunities. Works collaboratively with other departments to ensure that accreditation standards and quality program goals are met. Maintains knowledge of accreditation standards during the accreditation period. Supports the company’s internal preparation for quality and/or regulatory audits conducted by external third parties. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Associates degree. Minimum of two (2) years in a health care quality role supporting accreditations and/or other quality projects with demonstrated success. High degree of self-direction and ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Strong working knowledge of quality improvement and performance management concepts. Ability to communicate effectively in a manner that is clear, logical and consistent. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional manner. Ability to collect, analyze, review and interpret operational metrics. High degree of organization and follow through. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adjusting priorities as needed to meet project deadlines. Proficient in the use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software and other types of software applications. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, Power Point).

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other health care specialty. CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality).

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the job.

Benefits:

Hybrid, remote and flexible on-site work schedules are available, based on the position. PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy also affords an excellent benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, 401K with employer matching, employer-paid life insurance and short/long term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program! Generous paid time off is also available to all full-time employees, as well as limited paid time off for part-time employees. Of course we offer paid holidays too!

Equal Opportunity:

PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotions or any term or condition of employment based on race, age, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.