Quality Assurance Specialist

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| The Quality Assurance Specialist | |
| (QAS) will review patient files | |
| to ensure all state and county | |
| requirements are met for | |
| compliance.  The QAS will have a | |
| strong knowledge of time | |
| management and organizing data | |
| for simplicity and long-term | |
| storage.  The QAS will help staff | |
| to improve services to patients | |
| which will increase adequate | |
| services for the company by | |
| strategizing efficient | |
| documentation and utilization | |
| practices. | |
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| POSITION | |
| REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS | |
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|   | High School Diploma or GED |
| | required |
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| | Degree Preferred |
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| | Certificate in quality assurance |
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|   | 1-2 years prior experience |
| | required in OHMAS, JHCO and CARF |
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| | At least one years experience |
| | required composed of evidence of |
| | experience in a substance and |
| | alcohol abuse rehab setting.    |
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|   | Able to perform QA audits to |
| | ensure compliance with regulatory |
|   | agencies requirements. |
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| | Demonstrates Proficiency in |
| | Communication, observation & |
| | Written skills. |
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| | Proficiency writing Policies and |
| | Procedures |
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| | Knowledge of State & Federal |
| | Statutes Regarding Quality |
| | Assurance |
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| | Working knowledge of tools, |
| | methods, and concepts of quality |
| | assurance |
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| | Solid knowledge of relevant |
| | regulatory standards |
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| | Excellent data collection and |
| | analysis skills. |
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| | Strong attention to detail. |
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| | Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace |
| | Policies. |
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| | Knowledge of Workplace Violence |
| | Policies. |
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| | Knowledge of Corporate Integrity |
| | & Ethics Policies |
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| | Knowledge of Quality Assurance |
| | rules and regulations |
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YOU MUST BE ABLE TO:

Be able to pass Urine Drug Screening, and Background Check.

Be able to meet fast and short deadlines

Communicate with Managers and Staff concerning corrections needed based on chart reviews.

Maintaining documents, spreadsheets, and other files for review by Executive Director, CEO, Clinical Director, Director of Nursing

Stay up to date on all Federal, State, County, and Local requirements and be able to inform staff of any changes.

Ability to work independently, demonstrate flexibility, and pay close attention to detail.

Must be knowledgeable of health record documentation; with the ability to conduct detailed reviews of program charts, formally report QA findings and follow-ups accordingly.

Excellent writing and communication skills

 SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION 

1.      Preparing and implementing quality assurance policies and procedures.

2.      Ability to identify Quality Assurance issues and provide solutions.

3.      Performing routine inspections and quality tests.

4.      Ability to work independently, demonstrate fl