Quality Specialist

4 days ago


Palo Alto, California, United States Stanford Health Care Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Specialist to join our team at Stanford Health Care. As a Quality Specialist, you will play a critical role in coordinating, monitoring, and improving clinical care redesign projects that align with our Quality and Safety strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review and analyze quality goals to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure current projects are working to meet unit-based/service-specific and organizational goals.
  • Coordinate and facilitate clinical quality improvement, patient safety activities, and clinical effectiveness initiatives for assigned projects to achieve unit/service goals, working collaboratively with physicians and staff of designated unit/service.
  • Identify, design, and implement new processes and clinical care based on evidence to continually improve patient care and outcomes and achieve performance targets.
  • Evaluate data, make judgments, and recommendations regarding quality improvement work, including resource utilization, physician practice patterns, and clinical pathway effectiveness.
  • Provide guidance in understanding and using SHC data models and act as a Business Intelligence resource in the interpretation and use of data generated and utilized by the department.
  • Advise on the appropriate use of quality improvement tools and methodologies, such as PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma, and Statistical Process Control Analysis.
  • Utilize Microsoft programs, Vizient, Tableau, and other quality and safety applications & databases.
  • Provide clinical content knowledge in the interpretation, implementation, and maintenance of standards to match external requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, Title 22).
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.
  • Three (3) years of healthcare experience.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply multiple performance improvement methodologies and tools to projects (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA).
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and reasoning.
  • Ability to influence effectively to create synergy, prioritize projects, set goals and actions plans, and measure impact.
  • Ability to stay abreast of quality measures receiving external visibility and attention (e.g. Vizient, CMS, US News & World Report, HEDIS, PQRS).
What We Offer

Stanford Health Care is committed to providing an exceptional patient and family experience. We offer a competitive salary range of $68.46 - $90.70 per hour, depending on experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.



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