NCDR Clinical Quality Advisor (RN preferred)

American College Of Cardiology Foundation
parental leave, paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, D.C., Washington
2400 N Street Northwest (Show on map)
May 01, 2025
The Clinical Quality Advisor (CQA) provides clinical expertise, education, and quality assurance for NCDR registries. This role supports participants and internal teams through data interpretation, metric validation, audit activities, and the development of educational materials. The CQA collaborates cross-functionally to ensure data accuracy, product functionality, and alignment with clinical and data standards, while maintaining expert-level knowledge in assigned registries and adhering to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements This position is based in Washington, DC where we have a hybrid work environment (roughly 40% of the time in the office). Major Duties and Responsibilities: Provide advanced clinical interpretation of core data definitions and technical guidance on coding practices and editing specifications. Maintain expert-level knowledge of data submission processes, quality reporting, threshold monitoring, and assigned NCDR registries through continuous learning and internal monitoring programs. Interpret and analyze Institutional Executive Summaries, registry metrics, and Comparative Dynamic Dashboards to support participant understanding and quality improvement initiatives. Research, document, and resolve complex issues impacting data integrity, including metrics, data definitions, and clinical scenarios. Develop and deliver educational webinars, case scenarios, and materials related to new registries, version upgrades, new functionalities, and evolving clinical processes, ensuring publication through ACC's QII Learning Center. Manage the educational knowledge database to ensure timely updates, accuracy, and accessibility of all content. Maintain and report key performance indicators, providing regular updates to leadership and stakeholders. Collaborate with Product Managers, Science and Implementation teams, Audit teams, and IT teams to support product development, troubleshooting, and education initiatives. Review and validate cross-registry reference materials for consistency and accuracy. Participate in the development, testing, and troubleshooting of metric algorithms, dashboards, and registry functionalities for products, state dashboards, corporate dashboards, and registry functionalities. Lead faculty presentations at the Quality Summit and other educational events as needed. Collaborate with the Data Quality Program Manager during audit variable selection, and prepare and deliver training materials to auditors annually. Review audit data collection tools to verify logic and functionality; adjudicate registry variables, respond to auditor clarification requests, and participate in audit appeals reviews. Educate participants on Quality Check processes and Data Quality Reports. Maintain proficiency in Salesforce.com while adhering to HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and institutional policies. Demonstrate flexibility to support evolving organizational and participant needs. Required Qualifications: Degree and technical expertise in a clinical field such as cardiovascular nursing or cardiovascular technology. Minimum of 3 years' experience in data quality and clinical cardiology registry services preferred. Core understanding of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and treatment modalities preferred. Strong critical thinking skills: analysis, interpretation, inference, evaluation, and explanation. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively to produce timely, quality outcomes. Familiarity with HIPAA-related education and management. Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Desired Qualifications: Practical experience with Salesforce or similar customer relationship management platforms. Knowledge of process improvement methodologies. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically Excel (for analysis), Word (documentation), and PowerPoint (training and delivery). Familiarity with project management processes. Experience in educational presentation or instructional content delivery. About Us: At the American College of Cardiology, we bring our hearts to work. We are a 500-person organization dedicated and committed to our mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for the past 70 years. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate culture that envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. Every day, we are committed to supporting our more than 60,000 members and their patients around the globe and in doing so, ensure our staff have a positive environment of teamwork, collaboration, professionalism and excellence. To learn more about why ACC has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare please visit our site at:www.acc.org/jobs. What We Offer: ACC values all members of our College family, including ACC staff. As the foundation of the organization, ACC staff enjoy world-class benefits and a culture of work-life balance. Our benefit offerings include insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability, and supplemental options), generous paid time off (pre-loaded vacation and sick, 12 holidays and an organizational shut-down during the last week of the year, parental leave, 2 community service days, and half-day summer Fridays), tuition assistance and a very competitive 10% retirement contribution after a year of service, and much more! You can visit our careers site for an overview of our full offerings: https://www.acc.org/about-acc/jobs-at-the-acc. Please note that these offerings may change at any time. ACC believes in fair and equitable pay. Multiple factors are taken into consideration when we determine what salary to offer a selected candidate. These factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations. Our salary ranges differ based on the cost of labor in the local market where the job will be performed. For this role in Washington, DC (and other high-cost of labor markets if applicable, including California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Washington) the target base salary range is: $100,000 - $125,000. The salary ranges for other locations in the US will vary based on the local labor market; ACC's Recruitment Team will be able to provide more information to candidates during initial discussions. COVID Considerations: As an employer in the public health space, and an organization that serves members who are essential medical personnel, ACC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire. Proof of vaccination will be required. Individuals can request an exemption from this requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, and those requests for reasonable accommodations will be evaluated individually. ACC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. ACC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Crystal Nott, Sr. Director, People Resources & Engagement atcnott@acc.orgor (202)375-6423.