Medical Quality Assurance Specialist I

If you're a medical professional skilled in reviewing and interpreting medical records, driven by a passion for aiding others, we're eager to connect with you!

We are seeking a Medical Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to support our Veteran Affairs Operations in San Antonio, TX

Who is Leidos QTC Health Services?

Leidos QTC Health Services collaborates closely with government and nongovernment customers to address current and future program needs within the health services domain. We specialize in disability-focused medical examinations, independent medical exams and review services, occupational health services, diagnostic testing, and case management solutions. As innovators, we focus on advancing technologies that improve service delivery, with a particular emphasis on enhancing accessibility for examinees in rural communities. With a proven track record of continuous improvement and steady growth, we now handle over 2 million appointments annually. Visit www.qtcm.com.

What part would you play in this role?

As a Medical QA Specialist, you will work closely with medical providers and the Veterans Administration to ensure the documentation process is complete and accurate. In this role, you will review documentation sent over from medical providers and ensure the report is complete, concise, clear, and correct and the provider has accurately completed the Disability Benefit Questionnaires for delivery back to the VA.

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Review and audit exam reports sent over from medical providers
• Ensure all medical coding is complete and accurate
• Ensure all tests have been ordered and completed, and present in the medical record
• Coordinate with medical providers as needed for clarification of reports
• Work with our in house appointment schedules to request additional appointments for the veteran as necessary

You must have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong knowledge and understanding of anatomy and medical terminology
• Ability to read and analyze medical reports
• Ability to apply clinical reasoning (diagnostic testing)
• Ability to write clear questions to submit to the provider
• Experience working with medical providers (credentialing, medical coding, chart audits, triage, scribe, nursing)

Preferred to have:

• Allied medical professional certification, or relevant college, or vocational training in the medical field, i.e. LVN, CNA, Military Corpsman/Medic, EMT, MA, etc.
• Experience assisting with medical tests, treatments and procedures 
• Knowledge of military medical examinations or experience working with the VA
• Knowledge of general disability claims, workers compensation, or audits

This is a great role for:

• Military Medics or Corpsmen
• Medical Scribes
• CNA / CCMA / LVN / LPN / RN
• EMT / Paramedic
• Lab Tech / Pharmacy Tech
• Medical Records Analyst

Typical Day:

• Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 4:30pm 
• Positions are located ONSITE at our San Antonio office location 
• 5-8 months training period that includes coaching, mentorship, and proficiency verification 
• **Probationary period: employment as a Medical QA Specialist will include successful completion of 120-day probationary period during which you will be given objectives to achieve. This timeframe lets you assess your readiness for the position as well as allows Leidos QTC Health Services to determine your ability to successfully perform the job. You will be provided objectives, documentation, training and performance feedback during the 120-day probationary period as part of your assimilation to the role. After successfully completing the120-day probationary period, you will be removed from the probationary period.

Pay and Benefits:

• Pay : $21.30 - 23.54/hr. with an 8% increase upon the graduation of training 
• Eligible for a quarterly bonus up to 6% and annual merit increases up to 5%

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to): geographic location, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions and is intended to describe the general content and essential requirements for the position listed above. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to add or change the duties of this position as required at any time.

We offer meaningful and engaging careers to support you and your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance, and we are proud to provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains the best talent:

• Starting your first day, you will have access to flexible benefits, including health and wellness programs, long and short term disability, an employee assistance program, employee referral bonuses, credit union access and flexible spending accounts
• Competitive compensation and quarterly bonuses
• Student Loan Assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) matching contribution to match 100% of your contributions, up to a maximum of 6%
• Generous paid time off  as well as 11 paid holidays
• An inclusive and ethical workplace

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. As a result, we offer meaningful and engaging careers to support you and your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

This role may fall under the Service Contract Act (SCA), a federal law which provides for a U.S. Department of Labor-prescribed minimum prevailing rate of pay and certain benefit levels. Where appropriate, Company-provided benefit plans such as comprehensive leave, holiday, medical, dental, life, accident, disability coverages, retirement plan contributions, and other health and welfare benefits and payments are utilized to meet these obligations.

Commitment to Diversity

This job description supersedes all prior job descriptions and is intended to describe the general content and essential requirements for the position listed above. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to add or change the duties of this position as required at any time.

Leidos QTC Health Services is a VEVRAA Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company has an ongoing commitment to affirmative action and the creation of a workplace free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The company recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, people with disabilities protected under law, and  protected veteran status.

Experience

• Experience with case management software, electronic medical records and medical databases
• Direct healthcare experience in medical case management or quality assurance to include the review of complex multi-focal medical reports for quality, clarity, thoroughness and insightful medical explanation
• Less than 1 year(s): Healthcare, medical, or insurance related industry experience

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)