Posted:
9/11/2024, 3:17:00 AM
Location(s):
Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Job Title: EHMG Medical Director, Ambulatory Quality - Clinical Informatics:
Position Highlights:
Job Summary
We are a newly aligned organization, bringing together the best of Endeavor Health System, with 9 hospitals, 25,000 team members and 6,000 physicians serving over a million patients from over 300 sites of care across the Chicago Land area.
Together, we share a common vision to provide vibraint, community-connected care with a focus on community connection, expert care close to home and the value of people
We are committed to being the best place to work, learn, practice, and receive care.
The Endeavor Health Medical Group (EHMG) governance and senior operations leadership team has been established to provide oversight of system-level strategy and practice standards across the north and south service areas, inclusive of the institutes and ambulatory clinical service lines, medical group quality, patient experience and care model design initiatives.
The EHMG Medical Director, Ambulatory Quality Clinical Informatics will contribute to the organizations’s mission to help everyone in our communities be their best through care delivery that is safe, seamless and personal. The Medical Director, Ambulatory Quality Clinical Informatics is responsible for strategic quality implementation and operationalizing quality initiatives aimed at improving clinical outcomes, patient safety and experience and process improvement across Endeavor Health Medical Group. The Medical Director, Ambulatory Quality Clinical Informatics will work to ensure the alignment of technology with strategic clinical, quality and operational goals of the ambulatory practices, service lines and institutes, as well as overall clinical adoption and satisfaction with technology. This role involves the collaboration with front-line clinicians, IT staff and operational team members to enhance quality of care delivery, optimize clinical workflows and leverage health information technology to deliver on the annual system quality plan. In addition, the Medical Director, Ambulatory Quality Clinical Informatics will work in partnership with the Endeavor Health Physician Partners Clinically Integrated Network leadership team to ensure that value-based performance metrics and goals are achieved for the lives cared for within the system-employed medical group. This role will connect to the system ambulatory quality physician leadership, as well as the EHMG Senior Operations Leadership team.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND OPTIMIZATION
Provide leadership support of the Dynamic Utilization EPIC Training (DUET program) and the Physician Builder Program, with the goals to improve physician and other clinical staff efficiency, reduce burnout and improve financial output through enhanced training and sprint optimization sessions. In partnership with System CMIOs and HIT leadership, work to align Medical Group operations with the strategic vision and priorities for enterprise-wide informatics. Collaborate with system ambulatory quality physician leadership team and the operational leadershop of EHMG to align quality and informatics initiatives with the organization’s overall strategic plan. In conjunction with the EH regional CMIOs and the System Acute Care Physician/APP Practice Council, support the implementation of one EMR platform across EHMG in a manner that prioritizes usability for front-line clinicians and seeks to reduce clinician burnout, reinforce improve intrinsic motivation and overall joy in work. Serve as a clinical champion for major clinical information technology projects and initiatives. Collaborate with IT team to develop and implement clinical decision support tools to support EHMG clinical operations and quality improvement initiatives Serve as the ambulatory physician leader in partnership with HIT to vet new or optimized EPIC build for usability and improvement of ambulatory physician workflows. In conjunction with the NS regional CMIOs, support the implementation of one EMR platform across EHMG in a manner that prioritizes usability for front-line clinicians and seeks to reduce clinician burnout, improve intrinsic motivation and overall joy in work. Participate in the EPIC upgrade release review and decision process for physician deployment. Ensure compliance with local, sstate and federal regulations related to quality improvement and clinical informatics Along with System CMIOs, oversee physician/APP initial and ongoing EHR training program.QUALITY, STEWARDSHIP AND EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENT
Leads the implementation and execution of quality, safety, and patient experience, and works to operationalize programs aimed at achieving clinical excellence and providing a differentiated experience for front-line clinicians aligned with the goal to make EHMG the best place to practice. In partnership with the Ambulatory Quality Leadership Team, leads the planning, development, and implementation of strategies for improving health outcomes, patient experience, quality care delivery and cost containment. Engage with key stakeholders to implement a physician and operational engagement strategy that advances physician leadership and participation in ongoing improvement efforts. Oversees and ensures that safe and reliable processes are embedded into the delivery of healthcare by the EHMG and advances a culture that values patient safety, continuous learning and improving patient outcomes in a manner that is equitable for all patients. Works collaboratively with leadership of the clinical institutes and ambulatory service lines to support initiatives aimed at standardizing care delivery, improving clinical outcomes and patient and clinician experience and engagement Works closely with CIN leadership and Clinical Analytics to develop and utilize quality-related data systems. Continues to advance a culture of data and evidence-based decision making. In partnership with the VP of Medical Management and CIN physician leaders, identify and/or evaluate technologies that enable more effective and efficient clinical workflows and contribute to improvement in clinical outcomes. Partners with acute care CMOs, system-medical group physician leaders and the Primary Care POD Leaders to ensure alignment and implementation of key initiatives that impact population health performance. Work with key acute care leaders to ensure that patient care transitions and care issues that cross the practice and acute care settings are well-coordinated. Facilitates the review of quality and efficiency metrics to be applied to physicians and leads the development of recommended performance thresholds for incentive-based payments based on selected metrics In conjunction with system clinical, operational and educational leaders, support the development and implementation of educational programs in quality and patient safety.PATIENT SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Provide leadership in developing and executing patient safety and risk management strategies across EHMG Actively work to maintain a culture of safety and high reliability, and to ensure that all members of the health care team (including the patient and family) feel that their voices are heard. Design, implement, and monitor the effectiveness of patient safety initiatives and risk management programs for EHMGOther duties as assigned.
Leadership Success Criteria and Competencies
Leads People
Builds Alliances
Leads Change
Drives Results
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Website: https://swedishcovenant.org/
Headquarter Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1886
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical