Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Visit us at www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/lincoln.
Job DescriptionPURPOSE OF POSITION:Under general supervision with moderate latitude for independent initiative and judgment, manages the operations of the departmental and provides confidential support to the Chief Quality Officer. This position directly reports to the Chief Quality Officer.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Secretarial support for the Chief Quality Officer.- Acts as a liaison between the Office of Quality and other medical and administrative departments.- Preparation and coordination of the monthly Hospital-Wide Quality Assurance & Performance -Improvement (HWQAPI) report; including drafting of committee minutes.- Maintains a calendar of standing meetings with the various departments for their PIs.- Facilitator for PI capacity-building programs including Quality Academy and HASP- Facilitates triage and timely completion and submission of responses to Quality of Care concerns from Managed care Organizations- Maintains correspondence, schedules, memoranda, and other documents for the department.- May represent the departmental administrator in external contracts with community organizations and agencies as required.- Performs other related duties as assigned by the CQO and Director of Quality Management / Regulatory Affairs.
Minimum Qualifications1. A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Psychology or Rehabilitation Counseling; and2. Two (2) years of full-time experience in medically-oriented health care and medical support systems environment, one (1) year of which included experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in such occupations as physical, occupational, inhalation, speech and audiology therapy or as Medical/Laboratory Technologist, Microbiologist (various specialties), Chemist (biochemist), Radiation and X-Ray Technician; or two (2) years of responsible level experience in business management systems or general administration including one (1) year in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or3. A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in disciplines listed in 1 above; and4. Three (3) years of full-time experience, as described in 2 above, including two (2) years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in occupations, as listed in 2 above; or5. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.Note: Certification or licensure may be required.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:Lincoln Medical & Mental Health CenterHuman Resources Department234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),2nd Floor, AnnexBronx, NY 10451Attn: Recruitment UnitNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs