UF Health Jacksonville · 10 hours ago
Quality Improvement Specialist | Quality Management | Day
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUF Health Jacksonville is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist to support the implementation of quality and patient safety improvement processes. The role involves analyzing quality and safety data to enhance operational efficiency and clinical outcomes.
EducationHealth CareHospital
Responsibilities
Provide direct support for the implementation and continuation of a comprehensive, interdisciplinary quality and patient safety improvement (PI) process at the department and service level that is data-driven and aligned with current strategic directives
Support is provided throughout UF Health Jacksonville for quality, patient safety and other operational efficiency initiatives based on an understanding of analyses of results from internal and external quality and safety data, and assessments/evaluations of clinical outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across functional lines required
Computer skills include proficiency in Microsoft Suite (ie: Word, Excel, and Power Point, and Teams)
A strong clinical background and/or knowledge of quality and patient safety evaluation and improvement methodologies is required
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) required within three (3) years of date of hire/transfer
At time of hire, must have a valid state issued driver's license (Florida or Georgia preferred) from the state in which you currently reside with a clean record or traffic violations not exceeding maximum points as provided in hospital policy
Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in a quality or performance improvement role is required
Preferred
Bachelor degree with specific coursework in Industrial engineering, industrial management, business management, Healthcare administration, or other healthcare related program of study
Clinical disciplines (i.e. Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, etc.) also considered
Lean/Six Sigma Certification preferred
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Manager in Quality & Organizational Excellence (ASQ-CMQOE)
Experience in healthcare setting with a background in clinical quality & safety
Experience with Lean Six Sigma Improvement methodologies
Operational knowledge of several healthcare areas including nursing, operations and overhead departments
Knowledge of federal and Florida State regulations and of Joint Commission standards are preferred
Company
UF Health Jacksonville
UF Health Jacksonville is an academic health center that provides health professional and clinical research education.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.7M2022-04-26Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Patrick L. Green, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer
Greg Miller
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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