MEDICAL & CLINICAL AFFAIRS QUALITY SPECIALIST

Assumes responsibility for the planning, organization, facilitation of Quality
Management Plan and activities within Medical and Clinical Affairs (MCA).

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

‎1. Facilitates development of strategic quality initiatives, goals and
objectives. Tracks progress and prepares status reports for MCA
Administration.
‎2. Prepares reports that support executive management decision-making for
improving management, clinical and education outcomes.
‎3. Directs and coordinates MCA Risk Management strategy and activities.
‎4. Coordinates and supports hospital accreditation activities within MCA.
‎5. Responsible for coordination of MCA quality management activities,
including development of performance improvement indicators and policies and
procedures.
‎6. Consults, facilitates and participates in MCA/hospital-wide performance
improvement activities (e.g. Performance Improvement projects, clinical
pathways, best practice, benchmarking).
‎7. Networks with other areas to identify opportunities to improve joint
issues.
‎8. Participates in the education and training of nursing, MCA staff in
quality management/performance improvement concepts, principles, and
methodologies. Assists in the evaluation of performance improvement class
curriculum.
‎9. Participates on committees, task forces and teams as requested.

Education

Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Management, or any related
discipline is required.

Experience Required

Five (‎5) years of related experience with Master's, or seven (‎7) years with
Bachelor's Degree is required.

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Other Requirements(Certificates)**
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), American Society of
Quality (ASQ) certification, or international equivalent is required.