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Working closely with the Director of Quality Improvement and Implementation Science at the Institute for Child Health Policy, the Research Coordinator III will coordinate research efforts, within a collaborative team, focusing on analyzing and assessing the effectiveness of health plan quality initiatives. This role involves producing written reports and presentation materials related to the quality of care provided to Texas Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries.
The Research Coordinator III will lead qualitative assessments of health plans, evaluating their Quality Improvement (QI) structure and processes, and Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs). Additionally, this position will refine and implement program procedures for assessing health plans, through comprehensive reviews of reports and documents. Collaborating with internal and external partners, the Research Coordinator III will contribute to the development of quality improvement strategies for state Medicaid program and multiple participating health plans while ensuring the team’s workflow remains efficient.
We value flexibility and recognize the benefits of a dynamic work environment. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
More About This Role
Directly leads day-to-day activities related to health plan quality assessments, supervises Research Coordinator IIs on PIP deliverables, and provides feedback and guidance to first and second reviewers to enhance their evaluation skills and knowledge of PIPs, quality improvement, and implementation science. Leads technical assistance calls with the health plans and conducts the third and final review of the PIP evaluations. Designs and conducts interviews of health plan personnel, reviews health plan documents, assesses health plan compliance with state and federal regulations, and evaluates quality improvement programs and performance improvement projects.
Creates efficient and effective structures and processes to facilitate the successful completion of QI-related deliverables. Leads the interpretation and administration of policies and procedures within assigned areas of responsibility. Makes recommendations for developing, revising, and implementing program policy and procedures. Works with faculty and team staff to develop innovative research projects focused on healthcare quality topics of interest to the State of Texas, and that coincide with national, state, and ICHP research priorities. Conducts qualitative analyses of QI deliverables and generates written reports for key stakeholders. Develops and prepares content for webinars, workshops, health plan learning collaborative, web portal, and other avenues for communicating QI strategies to health plans. Reviews and identifies relevant literature on implementation science, rapid-cycle PDSA, health learning systems, and other quality improvement methods. Applies findings from literature to the PIP process to develop presentations for workshop that help the MCOs/DMOs enhance performance and understanding of methods that will improve the quality of the PIPs.
Contributes to the design and coordination of evaluation research studies, including the development of methodologies, instruments, and other tools. Writes health plan assessment reports.
Develops PIP topics in collaboration with colleagues, HHSC, and health plans. Identifies current state and national initiatives addressing the Medicaid population and key areas of importance to the State based on the State’s quality strategy to suggest focus areas for the PIPs. Examines and assesses MCOs and DMOs performance on measures that are aligned with the State quality strategy and with current Medicaid initiative. Based on these assessments, makes meaningful recommendations for PIP topics that address Medicaid initiatives and the State quality strategy while also opportunities for improvement among the MCOs and DMOs by line of business.
We Offer Exceptional Benefits
- Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Florida Retirement System Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off (11 paid holidays, in addition to paid family, sick and vacation leave)
- Personal and Professional Development Opportunities (UF Training & Organizational Development, LinkedIn Learning)
- Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
The City of Gainesville
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To be considered, please submit an application with the following documents attached:
This is a time-limited position.
The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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