Performance Improvement Coordinator - Michigan Emergency Department Improvement Collaborative (MEDIC)

Henry Ford Health; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Quality Improvement professional to support the Michigan Emergency Department Improvement Collaborative (MEDIC) initiatives. The role involves data abstraction from patient charts with limited patient contact, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to drive performance improvements.

Preferred qualifications include a Nursing degree and a Michigan RN license, along with BLS and Lean Healthcare Mgmt certification. The position is hybrid, based at St.

Qualifications

• Data abstraction from patient charts with minimal patient contact.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable job-specific experience.
• Nursing degree highly preferred.
• Valid Michigan RN license highly preferred.
• BLS provider preferred (AHA/Red Cross accepted).
• Lean Healthcare Mgmt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Position will work on the Michigan Emergency Department Improvement Collaborative (MEDIC).
• Data abstraction from patient charts with minimal patient contact.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution.
• Researches, develops/acquires and implements improvement systems and tools.
• Collaborates with leaders to develop and revise screening indicators.
• Provides on-site training and follow-up for performance improvement teams.
• Performs regulatory documentation preparation, submission, and maintenance.
• Assists in policy, procedure and contract review; coordinates quality initiatives.

Skills

Data abstraction

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable job-specific experience

Nursing degree preferred

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Location:

Hybrid - on-site at St. John Hospital and remote in Metro-Detroit

Department:

Total Quality Management

Schedule:

40hrs, Exempt, Day Shift

Responsibilities

• Position will mainly be responsible for working on the Michigan Emergency Department Improvement Collaborative (MEDIC). For more information about this Initiatives please click on this link: Michigan Emergency Department Improvement Collaborative (MEDIC) > Home
• Position will consist of data abstraction from patient charts and have minimal patient contact.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, implementation of new services and systems/ performance measures.
• Researches, develops/acquires and implements improvement systems, methodologies and tools to improve operations.
• Collaborates with Leaders to develop and revise screening indicators.
• Provides on-site training and follow-up for performance improvement teams.
• Performs regulatory documentation preparation, submission, and maintenance. Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Assists in policy, procedure and contract review process. Coordinates quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Lean Healthcare Mgmt. preferred.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
• Nursing degree highly preferred.
• Valid Michigan RN License highly preferred