Quality Improvement Specialist

Job Summary Supports projects throughout the organization including both clinical and non‑clinical areas to accomplish measurable quality improvement. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing processes and helps to develop sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable clinical quality improvement. Collects and analyzes process and quality data to initiate, develop, and recommend operational practices and procedures that focus on enhanced quality outcomes. Essential Functions Supports and drives improvement activities for accountable areas based on organizational priorities (project management, measurable deliverables, milestones, and data informed strategy). Serves as a liaison between various departments across the Corewell Health System, communicates, collaborates, networks with and acts as a change agent to key stakeholders, and ensures continuity and coordination of services with appropriate utilization of resources. Responsible for stakeholder management across collaboration within department and organizational resources. Drives continuous assessment and improvements using appropriate tools and methodology within the business, assists stakeholders and process owners in prioritizing improvement opportunities. Competent at improvement science to drive quality performance in regulatory, accreditation and publicly‑reported programs. Analyze, interpret and communicate benchmarked quality data and trends to identify opportunities and improve outcomes. Continuously develop quality improvement knowledge and skills for the organization. Support strategic quality goal setting to influence strategic priorities. Support compliance of accreditation/TJC for quality chapters. Qualifications Required Associate’s Degree or equivalent healthcare related field 2 years of relevant experience Quality improvement, performance improvement, project management or similar role Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent healthcare related field 1 year of relevant experience participating in improvement initiatives CRT – At least one Certification from preferred list: Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), IHI Open School CRT – Professional in Healthcare Quality, Certified (CPHQ) – NAHQ National Association for Healthcare Quality Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr