Patient Safety Program Manager

Location Indianapolis IN, Denver CO, Woodland Hills CA, Mason OH, Grand Prairie TX, Tampa FL, Atlanta GA, Norfolk VA, New York NY, St. Louis MO, Louisville KY, Chicago IL Hybrid 1 This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work‑life balance. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment unless accommodation is granted as required by law. Position Overview Responsible for serving as a liaison with and overseeing enterprise patient safety activities, projects, and programs. How you will make an impact Leading patient safety initiatives and workstreams that support the identification, measurement, and reduction of preventable harm; ensuring integration of patient safety priorities into broader business processes and coordinating activities across organizational priorities and defined patient safety pillars. Works with clinical, analytic, operational, provider, compliance, legal, and vendor stakeholders to design and implement patient safety initiatives and interventions; coordinates complex workstreams involving detection methodologies, data integration, provider engagement, policy implementation, intervention programs, external partnerships, and performance monitoring; ensures that study methodology is sound and appropriate reporting is in place. Develops and oversees implementation plans and patient safety improvement activities designed to improve the quality and safety of care for members. Assures compliance with applicable governance, regulatory, accreditation, and corporate requirements. Assures that patient safety activities are relevant to the needs of targeted populations and aligned with enterprise priorities. Maintains effective documentation of patient safety programs and initiatives to meet regulatory and accreditation standards. Provides oversight to assure accurate and complete quantitative analysis of clinical and operational data and presentation of results. Oversees implementation of new initiatives and monitors performance against established objectives and measures. Leads interactions with regulators, oversight entities, external partners, and key stakeholders as appropriate. Contributes to the development and execution of enterprise patient safety strategies and supports continuous improvement efforts across patient safety programs. Minimum Qualifications BS in health administration, nursing, public health, health informatics, clinical sciences, or a related healthcare field. 6 years of healthcare quality improvement, patient safety, program management, healthcare analytics, healthcare policy, managed care, or related experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides an equivalent background. Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences Project management experience. Current unrestricted license, certification in applicable field (e.g., CPHQ), and/or an MS in a health‑related field (e.g., Nursing). Claims system experience. Experience with CMS Patient Safety programs (HAC Reduction). Knowledge of AHRQ Patient Safety Indicators. Experience in surgical environment. Experience in pharmacy environment. Maternal clinical experience. Familiarity with Leapfrog Group safety measures. Strong skills in data‑driven quality improvement, trend analysis, and translating safety data into system‑level action. Salary & Benefits Salary range: $81,624 to $154,656. Benefits include a comprehensive package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, 401(k) contribution, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, wellness resources, and financial education. Locations: California; Colorado; Illinois; Virginia; New York. Equal Employment Opportunity Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elevance Health