Health Informatics and Metrics Project Coordinator

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:Health Informatics and Metrics Project Coordinator- Posting #27043Hourly Rate: $26.44Position Summary:Full-time Health Informatics and Metrics Project Coordinator position available at Sea Mar's administrative office in Seattle, WA. This position works under the direction of the Quality Improvement Medical Director or Designee. They will assist in advancing organizational initiatives aimed at improving efficiencies with our electronic health record, patient outcomes, and operational processes. These initiatives include HEDIS, PCMH and UDS measures.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams and staff. This position will work closely with quality improvement teams, EHR Development Team, as well as clinic management and front line staff to advance organizational quality initiatives.Confidentially perform audits of the clinical quality measure (CQM) work of Sea Mar clinic staff, reporting findings to appropriate Sea Mar managers and executives. Provide corrective education to staff based on confidential audit findings.Communicate with Sea Mar managers and local community agencies to ensure delivery of quality, productive and efficient services and systems.Work with IT staff and management to support quality improvement projects and initiatives.Support and plan internal process improvement initiatives led by the Quality Improvement Medical Director.Analyze and interpret data. This position will audit and maintain data within the EHR and Excel. Analyze complex data, prioritize key focus areas based on the data, and make recommendations that will address discrepancies and enhance quality of care.Review monthly clinical quality measure data and disseminate data to medical clinics. Work to update clinical measure tools and manuals.Interface with Managed Care Organizations to assure performance with HEDIS and other quality metrics.Qualifications:Knowledge of patient care processes, clinical procedures, and medical terminology.Working knowledge of HEDIS, Meaningful Use, UDS, and PCMH measures.Ability to develop successful interpersonal and professional relationships with diverse populations (leaders, clinical, and non-clinical staff).Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to compile, interpret and utilize information, and to effectively communicate with people of all backgrounds and education levels.Ability to extract and interpret clinical information.Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc.).Ability to synthesize and report out data, and take raw data and aggregate the data in easy to review formats.Education and/or Experience:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.At least one year working or volunteering in a health care environment is desired, preferably in a community health center setting.What We Offer:Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:MedicalDentalVisionPrescription coverageLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.How to Apply:To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Jeffrey Gibbs, QI Medical Director at

JeffreyGibbs@seamarchc.org . Please be sure to mention the posting number on the subject line.Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPosted 10/29/2024Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org.

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