Patient Safety & Quality Coordinator

Memorial Physician Practices; Missoula, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & 401K

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Community Medical Center seeks a Quality Coordinator to develop, implement, and monitor initiatives aimed at improving patient safety and quality of care. You will collaborate with clinical teams, monitor safety protocols, analyze data, and apply evidence-based practices to prevent harm and improve outcomes.

This role may back up Data Analysis as needed and requires strong analytical and collaborative skills to drive continuous improvement across hospital services.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or allied health sciences.
• Minimum 2 years in healthcare quality improvement or patient safety.
• CPHQ or CPPS certifications preferred, or within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient safety programs and protocols to reduce adverse events and improve patient care.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret patient safety data to identify trends and measure intervention effectiveness.
• Provide education and training to hospital staff on patient safety practices and policies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements related to patient safety.
• Lead performance improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and PDSA cycles.
• Prepare and present reports on patient safety metrics to hospital leadership.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and stakeholders to promote a culture of safety.
• Conduct root cause analyses and develop action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Stay current with best practices in patient safety and quality improvement.

Skills

Healthcare quality improvement

Patient safety

Education

Associate's degree in nursing or allied health

Job description

Community Medical Center seeks a Quality Coordinator to develop, implement, and monitor initiatives aimed at improving patient safety and quality of care. You will collaborate with clinical teams, monitor safety protocols, analyze data, and apply evidence-based practices to prevent harm and improve outcomes.

This role may back up Data Analysis as needed and requires strong analytical and collaborative skills to drive continuous improvement across hospital services.