Healthcare Quality & Safety Program Lead

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health in Portland seeks a Quality Program Manager to lead hospital-based quality initiatives, improve patient safety and clinical effectiveness, and drive data-informed improvements across the system.

The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, strong analytical skills, Lean Six Sigma experience, and a commitment to a culture of quality. Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or related certification within 1 year of hire is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of healthcare quality or patient safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and safety improvement initiatives across hospital and system.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality improvement

Lean methodologies

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Healthcare quality

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

CPHQ

Job description

Legacy Health in Portland seeks a Quality Program Manager to lead hospital-based quality initiatives, improve patient safety and clinical effectiveness, and drive data-informed improvements across the system.

The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, strong analytical skills, Lean Six Sigma experience, and a commitment to a culture of quality. Certification in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or related certification within 1 year of hire is expected.