[ref. l84676916] Silver Spring - Project Manager/ Quality Reviewer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Pinao Consulting, LLC is an 8(a) Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), currently seeking an individual who can perform as the Project Manager and the Lead Quality Reviews of medical record based on the needs of specific studies.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement procedures and test plans for assuring quality in data entry to maintain quality control over the data abstracting process.
• Prepare and deliver Monthly Progress Reports (MPR) to the Government on a monthly basis.
• Develop a Program Management Plan that will require the Governments approval.
• Oversee a team of Data Abstractors and Quality Reviewers.
• Report any unusual problems to the government and the COR.
• Develop and implement procedures and test plans for assuring quality in data entry.
• Maintain quality control over the data abstracting process.
• Conduct and review/analyze data entered and submit findings.
• Develop and implement procedures for assuring quality in an environment which supports data entry / extraction or Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) operations from multiple applications.
• Review the work that the data abstractors are submitting.
• Data accuracy is to be maintained at a minimum of 98% accuracy.
• Review and/or develop documentation to support a Quality Review Manual in order to ensure accuracy of abstracted data into Defense and Veterans Eye Injury and Vision Registry (DVEIVR).
• Establish and implement abstractor audit processes and procedures, documented as a SOP, to ensure accuracy of abstracted data.
• Perform audits in accordance with the Quality Audit Processes.
• Conduct continuous process improvement to ensure that the data abstraction process, procedures, and guides remain accurate, relevant, and efficient.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of Total Quality Management (TQM) or Six Sigma.
• Clinical or research experience in the field is required.
• Experience with medical records, data abstraction, quality reviewing, chart audit, or coding is required.
• Data entry/computer experience and strong typing skills required.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written form.
• Excellent critical thinking, organizational and time management skills mandatory.
• Flexibility in coping with changing work assignments, changing project requirements, varying training meeting schedules, and database resources that may not always function optimally.
• Computer skills are required, as 90% of work activity involves working with a computer.
• Comfort with technology, and willingness to learn new software programs is highly desirable.
• Ability to make independent judgments in abstracting medical data and the knowledge of when to seek input from other staff.
• Ability to cope with incomplete medical record data and problem solve to find required information.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop or crouch, hand/wrist use, talk, see, and hear for extended periods of time.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or technical school.
• OR eight to ten years related experience and/or training.
• OR equivalent combination of training and clinical experience.

Security Clearance:

• DoD Secret Security Clearance is required or the ability to acquire one.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Salary Range: $61,000 - $66,000

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Pinao is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.