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Quality Improvement Specialist

Corewell Health
United States, Michigan, Grand Rapids
Feb 25, 2025
This is a hybrid position. Onsite requirement will fluctuate based on projects. Are you ready to make a profound impact on the lives of patients and families in need? Join us at Corewell Health, where every day presents an opportunity to enact meaningful change. As a Quality Improvement Specialist, you will be at the forefront of our mission, supporting projects across both clinical and non-clinical areas to elevate the standard of care we provide. Your role will be pivotal in analyzing and measuring the effectiveness of our processes, fostering sustainable clinical quality improvements, and spearheading initiatives that drive enhanced quality outcomes. This isn't just a job; it's a calling to ensure that every person receives the best care possible. Collaborating closely with our dedicated Medical Director, you'll forge strong relationships with our providers and nursing staff, immersing yourself in their world through rounding and Expert Improvement team meetings. Together, we'll celebrate successes, share stories of impact, and champion the extraordinary care we deliver. If you're seeking a deeply rewarding position where your efforts directly translate into brighter futures for our patients, this is the role for you! Join us in shaping the future of healthcare, one quality improvement at a time. Job Summary Supports projects throughout the organization including both clinical and non-clinical areas to accomplish measurable quality improvement. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing processes and helps to develop sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable clinical quality improvement. Collects and analyzes process and quality data to initiate, develop, and recommend operational practices and procedures that focus on enhanced quality outcomes. Essential Functions Supports and drives improvement activities for accountable areas based on organizational priorities (project management, measurable deliverables, milestones, and data informed strategy). Serves as a liaison between various departments across the Corewell Health System. Communicates, collaborates, networks with and acts as a change agent to key stakeholders. Also ensures continuity and coordination of services with appropriate utilization of resources. Responsible for stakeholder management across collaboration within dept and organizational resources. Drives continuous assessment and improvements using appropriate tools and methodology within the business, assists stakeholders and process owners in prioritizing improvement opportunities. Competent at improvement science to drive quality performance in regulatory, accreditation and publicly-reported programs. Analyze, interpret and communicate benchmarked quality data and trends to identify opportunities and improve outcomes. Continuously develop quality improvement knowledge and skills for the organization. Support strategic quality goal setting to influence strategic priorities. Support compliance of accreditation/TJC for quality chapters. How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv. Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance. Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings. Qualifications Required Associate's Degree or equivalent in Healthcare related field. 2 years of relevant experience in Quality improvement, performance improvement, project management or similar role. Preferred Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Healthcare related field. 1 year of relevant experience with participation on improvement initiatives. CRT-At least one Certification from preferred list - Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), IHI Open School. CRT-Professional in Healthcare Quality, Certified (CPHQ) - NAHQ National Association for Healthcare Quality. About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence. How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids Department Name Quality Safety and Experience - CH West Employment Type Part time Shift Weekly Scheduled Hours 24 Hours of Work 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency Variable weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.