Quality Improvement & Safety Program Manager | School of Medicine - Pediatr at Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Improvement, Safety Management, Project Management, Data Analysis, Healthcare Management, Inter-hospital Collaboration, Multidisciplinary Communication, Value-based Care, Accreditation Standards, Regulatory Requirements, EPIC System, Six Sigma, Lean, IHI Model, Clinical Dashboard Reporting, Stakeholder Communication

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. Description KEY RESPOSONSIBILITIES: Supports the planning, education and implementation of quality improvement and safety projects throughout the department's practice locations. Interventions will take place through inter-hospital collaboration, multidisciplinary communication, and the implementation/analysis of care delivery processes that impact quality metrics. Travel and access throughout the department locations is required. Serves as a resource for education and training regarding quality improvement, accreditation standards, internal process improvements, and external regulatory requirements. Monitors and evaluates the performance of value-based care programs, analyzing data to identify opportunities for improvement, and optimizing program effectiveness. Oversees and implements value-based care initiatives and leads special projects to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the department's care delivery. Analyzes and presents clinical and non-clinical dashboard reports to the division as well as hospital leadership and staff. Collaborates with leadership to establish organizational quality goals. Partners with the clinical leaders including designated quality leads, nursing leaders as well as cross-functional leaders throughout the organization. Leads communication with stakeholders and external parties. Leads and coordinates special projects to address specific challenges or opportunities within the organization, driving innovation and continuous improvement. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, administrators, external partners, and hospital staff to drive the successful implementation of value-based and care programs. Serves as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners to facilitate communication, collaboration, and data knowledge sharing related to departmental initiatives. Interprets and presents how data impacts hospital finance, accreditation, patient care workflows, and local and national performance benchmarks. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in life science, nursing, healthcare management, business, quality improvement science or related fields. Must have at least three years of experience in project management developing and leading quality assessment and performance improvement programs in a healthcare system. Candidates must be facile with EPIC's electronic medical record system and have experience in implementing Epic, Six Sigma, Lean or IHI model of Improvement. Knowledge of applicable acute care quality, state, federal, and Joint Commission standards/regulations. Preferred to have the candidate to currently have or will attain Certified Preferred Professional in Healthcare Risk Management certification. Expected to obtain Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) status within two years of employment. NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Quality Improvement & Safety Program Manager supports the planning, education, and implementation of quality improvement and safety projects across the department. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and oversight of value-based care initiatives to enhance care delivery effectiveness.