Job Summary
The Quality Medical Assistant is responsible for analyzing patient information to retrieve quality metrics and record data in the quality dashboard. This role involves recognizing care deficiencies, organizing data for committee discussions, and engaging in organization-wide quality enhancement projects.
Responsibilities
- Review patient information to extract and document quality measures on the quality dashboard.
- Identify gaps in care and suggest improvements.
- Prepare data and reports for committee meetings.
- Participate in hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Medical Assistant Certificate is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a hospital or clinic environment.
- Preferred experience in quality improvement.
- Strong computer skills are advantageous.
Penobscot Valley Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
