Hospital Quality & Process Improvement Lead

UPMC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a full-time Improvement Specialist to support UPMC East & McKeesport hospitals. The role focuses on driving quality outcomes and patient experience, working primarily daytime hours Monday–Friday.

Preferred candidates will have quality, safety or regulatory experience and at least five years of related experience, including direct clinical experience and a demonstrated commitment to quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Prior quality, safety or regulatory experience is preferred.
• At least five years of related experience, including direct clinical experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment of new clinical design projects for implementation at facilities.
• Lead or co-facilitate teams and participate in clinical design committee work.
• Influence practice changes to improve patient care and cost savings.
• Consult with stakeholders to finalize project goals and secure support.
• Present outcomes of design initiatives to leadership and regional forums when possible.

Skills

Quality improvement

Clinical experience

Regulatory experience

Job description

UPMC is seeking a full-time Improvement Specialist to support UPMC East & McKeesport hospitals. The role focuses on driving quality outcomes and patient experience, working primarily daytime hours Monday–Friday.

Preferred candidates will have quality, safety or regulatory experience and at least five years of related experience, including direct clinical experience and a demonstrated commitment to quality improvement.