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University of Tennessee Medical Center
Manager- Surgical Quality Programs
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A Clinical Quality Manager ensures that the quality of the work in a clinical environment is consistent and meets government and industry standards as well as customer expectations. Verifies compliance with health and safety regulations. Coordinates all activities related to quality assurance and monitoring and revises existing processes in order to increase efficiency.
$121,586 / year median in Tennessee
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Manager- Surgical Quality Programs University of Tennessee Medical Center - 3.7 Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 403(b) Retirement plan Qualifications CPHQ Medical performance measurement report preparation Master's degree in business administration Nursing Strategic management 7 years Patient safety data management Hospital patient safety Clinical program implementation RN License PMP Quality of care (regulatory compliance area) Healthcare Administration Master's degree in nursing Hospital quality control Metrics Reporting Master's degree Quality reports Clinical audit and monitoring Hospital accreditation Data management Public Health Clinical performance metrics Clinical program monitoring Clinical outcome improvement Safety management experience within healthcare industry Master's degree in public health Management reporting Academic medical center healthcare experience Business Administration Full Job Description Position Summary The Manager of Surgical Quality Programs is responsible for the strategic oversight, administration, and continuous improvement of surgical quality, patient safety, accreditation, and outcomes reporting programs across the organization. This position leads the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of quality initiatives designed to improve clinical outcomes, optimize surgical performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support organizational quality goals.
The Manager serves as a subject matter expert in surgical quality metrics and collaborates with surgeons, perioperative leadership, nursing, quality teams, data analysts, and executive stakeholders to drive evidence-based improvements in surgical care. The role oversees participation in national quality registries and accreditation programs and ensures timely, accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of surgical quality data. Preferred Qualifications Education Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Clinical Research, or related field. Experience Seven (7) or more years of experience in surgical quality, clinical outcomes, patient safety, or healthcare quality management. Experience leading ACS NSQIP, MBSAQIP, Trauma, Oncology, or other nationally recognized surgical quality programs. Experience within an academic medical center, tertiary care facility, or multi-hospital health system. Experience managing quality registries and accreditation processes. Certifications (Preferred) Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) Project Management Professional (PMP) Registered Nurse (RN) license, if clinically applicable Clinical specialty certification related to perioperative or surgical services
The Manager serves as a subject matter expert in surgical quality metrics and collaborates with surgeons, perioperative leadership, nursing, quality teams, data analysts, and executive stakeholders to drive evidence-based improvements in surgical care. The role oversees participation in national quality registries and accreditation programs and ensures timely, accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of surgical quality data. Preferred Qualifications Education Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Clinical Research, or related field. Experience Seven (7) or more years of experience in surgical quality, clinical outcomes, patient safety, or healthcare quality management. Experience leading ACS NSQIP, MBSAQIP, Trauma, Oncology, or other nationally recognized surgical quality programs. Experience within an academic medical center, tertiary care facility, or multi-hospital health system. Experience managing quality registries and accreditation processes. Certifications (Preferred) Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) Project Management Professional (PMP) Registered Nurse (RN) license, if clinically applicable Clinical specialty certification related to perioperative or surgical services