Quality and Safety Specialist

Quality and Safety Specialist 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 243 Elm Street, Claremont, NH 03743 $29.22 - $45.29 an hour - Full-time Dartmouth-Hitchcock 17 reviews $29.22 - $45.29 an hour - Full-time Are you ready to join a staff of like-minded professionals that strive to provide compassionate, affordable, high-quality care in our community? At Valley Regional Hospital, patients are the center of our coordinated care system and right now we have an opening for a Quality and Safety Specialist to join our team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in the maintenance of structures and processes which support improvement and patient safety, enable the collection, storage, and analysis of improvement and safety data, and enable compliance with external regulatory agency requirements. Identifies and addresses clinical quality and safety concerns. Participate in clinical adverse event task groups. Participates in the development of strategies to perform in-depth data collection and data & process analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and provide input into institutional decision-making and goal setting. Supports value improvement and patient safety across the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical (D-H) system through the application of modern improvement thinking to all assigned initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned. This role is part of the quality team, and, as part of a small organization and microsystem, will work as part of the quality team to support Medical Staff Office, Data analytics', Quality, Risk, and Compliance activities. The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an Allied Health field, Healthcare Administration, or related field with 4 years of clinical practice required. Master's degree in a business or healthcare-related field with prior health systems experience preferred. Certification in modern improvement methodology (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and/or Professional Project Management and/or Healthcare Quality preferred. Prior experience applying modern improvement methodology to lead and manage change preferred. Demonstrated excellence in facilitation, teaching, and interpersonal skills as well as experience in the concepts and applications of continuous improvement are essential.

Min:

$29.22

Max:

$45.29 In addition to Dartmouth Health's highly competitive total compensation package, Valley Regional employees gain access to an array of exceptional benefits—including an on-site fitness center, innovative wellness initiatives with reimbursement, and generous tuition reimbursement. These offerings are designed to support your personal growth, well-being, and career advancement, making Valley Regional an outstanding place to work. Start your application now; we are excited to meet the next member of our outstanding team!

Area of Interest:

Administrative Support;

Work Status:

80;

Employment Type:

Full time;

Job ID:

3769 Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.