Quality Improvement Specialist 1

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a full time Quality Improvement Specialist 1 to work in Miami, FL.

Core Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the project charter, definition of the scope and deliverables of the project in collaboration with leadership, process owners and operational team members.
• Oversees the project lifecycle from request, assessment, planning, execution, monitoring and optimization.
• Manages and coordinates the efforts of the departments by fostering a culture of shared accountability.
• Communicates from the top down and bottom up regarding the team responsibilities, target dates, project status, resource needs and provides general project communication as needed.
• Fosters clear communication and synchronizes the activities of multiple projects and teams.
• Ensures adherence to quality and data governance standards.
• Presents recommendations and strategies to decision makers that are systematic, scalable; incorporates business process management, incorporate technology solutions and often impact organizational culture and clinical transformation.
• Provides support for data analytics and identification of improvement opportunities.
• Works closely with the Patient Safety & Quality leadership team.
• Provides support and expertise to perform general functions for the department as requested, on an individual basis or as a team member.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Form an improvement team that tests change ideas, collects data and shares learning
• Share learning with your improvement team
• Share learning with other participants in the Learning & Action Network as well as participate in events
• Orchestrate team activities & lead meetings
• Compile and submit data monthly
• Basic background & knowledge of Ql methods
• Teach and support team Ql work
• Lead improvement project efforts at institution
• Assist team leader in meetings
• Analyze data
• Report to NICHQ our findings and outcomes in CoLab
• Contribute to the quarterly summary of participation in policy development recommendations and progress of recommendations (SNAQ report)
• Identify needed improvements and remove barriers
• Come up with intervention methods to resolve issues between pharmacy/insurance and patients (i.e.
• pharmacy cards)
• Meet goal: decrease medication gaps and improve patient compliance​

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office)

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff