Quality Program Manager

Quality Program Manager, SeniorJoin a team that shares your calling. At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title — you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: DayOpen to hiring experience levels from Quality Program Manager to Sr. Quality Program Manager.The Quality Program Manager, Senior is responsible to develop and implement the Quality and Performance Improvement Program for the assigned services and location. This includes partnering to develop, implement and organize the annual and multi-year plan to assure quality, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and meeting the specific standards for the setting(s) of care. The QPM, Senior provides advanced expertise and leadership regarding quality & safety knowledge and top national and regional performance to the planning, performance assessment and best practices in the clinical domain.Responsibilities:Directs activities relating to the related Quality Program, assuring initiatives, projects, and activities are completed within established timeframes, and performs ongoing performance analysis to identify clinical outcome and other improvement opportunitiesDevelops components of the QAPI and other regulatory requirementsConducts analysis for area, includes common techniques such as apparent and common cause and RCA analysis as well as descriptive statistics and value stream mappingDevelops data and information into quality analyses such as pareto and driver diagrams, visual displays, graphs to display complex information in usable formatsDeveloping routine reporting to assess effectiveness of PI projects and interventions, achievement of outcomes; as well as ad hoc reporting using QM tools like tracers, dashboardsUses tools such as the Epic chart and chart review to assess the quality and safety of care and to design improvement solutions, etc.Requirements:Master's degree in health care field requiredRelevant certification in the specialty area requiredMinimum five (5) years of experience in a professional or technical role/function in a healthcare or related setting as applicable to a clinical specialty /service lineMinimum three (3) years of experience in a quality, regulatory readiness, performance improvement or patient safety roleInternal candidates' experience and performance may be considered in lieu of education and experienceExpected to be competent /proficient in 2 or more domains of quality (Pt Safety, ACRR, Peer /Physician Quality, Quality Metrics and Reporting, Clinical Analytics, Clinical Pathways)Compensation Range for Senior Quality Program Manager$124,425.60 - $179,046.40Position SummaryThe Quality Program Manager is responsible to develop and implement the Quality and Performance Improvement Program for the assigned services and location. This includes partnering to develop, implement and organize the annual and multi-year plan to assure quality, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and meeting the specific standards for the setting(s) of care. The QPM provides expertise regarding quality & safety knowledge and top national and regional performance to the planning, performance assessment and best practices in the clinical domain.Responsibilities:Directs activities relating to the related Quality Program, assuring initiatives, projects, and activities are completed within established timeframes, and performs ongoing performance analysis to identify clinical outcome and other improvement opportunitiesDevelops components of the QAPI and other regulatory requirementsConducts analysis for area, includes common techniques such as apparent and common cause and RCA analysis as well as descriptive statistics and value stream mappingDevelops data and information into quality analyses such as pareto and driver diagrams, visual displays, graphs to display complex information in usable formatsDeveloping routine reporting to assess effectiveness of PI projects and interventions, achievement of outcomes; as well as ad hoc reporting using QM tools like tracers, dashboardsUses tools such as the Epic chart and chart review to assess the quality and safety of care and to design improvement solutions, etc.Requirements:Bachelor's degree required, in a health care field requiredMaster's degree in health care field preferredRelevant certification in the specialty area preferredMinimum five (5) years of experience in a professional or technical role/function in a healthcare or related setting as applicable to a clinical specialty /service lineMinimum three (3) years of experience in a quality, regulatory readiness, performance improvement or patient safety roleConsideration of equivalency of prior healthcare supervisory or management rolesInternal candidates' experience and performance may be considered in lieu of education and experienceExpected to be competent /proficient in one (one) domain of quality (Pt Safety, ACRR, Peer /Physician Quality, Quality Metrics and Reporting, Clinical Analytics, Clinical Pathways)About Auburn Medical CenterMultiCare Auburn Medical Center, serving South King County since 1921, is a 195-bed hospital with 58 behavioral health beds, a Family Birth Center, Level II NICU, Level III Trauma Center, MultiCare Regional Heart & Vascular Center, and advanced surgical services including robotic-assisted procedures. Clinicians at Auburn gain exposure to a diverse patient population and a broad spectrum of specialty care, all within a collaborative, high-performing team.About the Auburn CommunityAuburn is a vibrant suburb of 75,000, ideally located between Seattle, Tacoma and Mount Rainier. With 34 parks, over 23 miles of trails and abundant outdoor recreation from hiking and biking to camping and kayaking, Auburn is perfect for those who love an active lifestyle. The city also offers excellent schools, a growing dining scene and a welcoming community, making it a great place to live, work and play.Why MultiCare?Rooted in the local communityPartnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.Growth and educationCompetitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.Well-being and supportGenerous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.Living our valuesRespect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.Belonging for allResource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.Pacific Northwest lifestyleWork and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.Pay and Benefit ExpectationsWe provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $116,272.00 - $167,336.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.Associated benefit information can be viewed here.