Perioperative Quality Assistant - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Perioperative Quality Assistant in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on collecting, validating, and analyzing perioperative data to support performance monitoring and regulatory requirements.

You will maintain dashboards and reports for leaders, and identify improvement opportunities through collaboration with clinical teams. The position supports accreditation activities, works with multidisciplinary stakeholders, and participates in committees

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare environment, patient safety programs, or performance improvement.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data reporting.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and analyze perioperative data for performance monitoring and regulatory needs.
• Maintain dashboards, scorecards, and reports for leaders and staff.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities through data analysis and audits.
• Partner with perioperative leaders and frontline teams to design and evaluate quality initiatives.
• Monitor improvement outcomes and provide real-time feedback and education.
• Support accreditation, regulatory, and quality reporting activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Collaborative teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree in healthcare administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

## Perioperative Quality Assistant - DaysApply: Richmond, VA: Full time: Posted Today: R46941The Perioperative Quality Assistant supports quality improvement and patient safety, and regulatory initiatives across the perioperative environment through the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of clinical and operational data. This role collaborates with perioperative leaders, providers, and frontline staff to identify performance improvement opportunities, assist in the development and implementation of action plans, monitor outcomes, and ensure sustained results.**Essential Job Statements** Collect, validate, and analyze perioperative clinical, quality, safety, and operational data to support performance monitoring and regulatory requirements. Maintain quality dashboards, scorecards, reports, and databases that provide meaningful insights for leaders, providers, and staff. Identify performance improvement opportunities through data analysis, audits, observations, and collaboration with clinical stakeholders. Partner with perioperative leaders, physicians, and frontline teams to design, implement, and evaluate quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Monitor the effectiveness of improvement efforts, track outcomes, and recommend actions to sustain gains and address performance gaps by providing real-time feedback and/or providing education. Support accreditation, regulatory, and quality reporting activities by ensuring accurate documentation, data integrity, and compliance with applicable standards. Participate in multidisciplinary committees, project teams, and special initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and overall perioperative performance. Other duties as assigned.Collect, validate, and analyze perioperative clinical, quality, safety, and operational data to support performance monitoring and regulatory requirements. **Patient Population:** N/A **Employment Qualifactions**Education Required: High School DiplomaEducation Preferred: Associate’s degree in healthcare administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or related field. **Licensing/Certification**Licensure Required: N/ALicensure Preferred: If candidate holds a professional license, it must be current in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Certification Required: N/ACertification Preferred: N/A **Minimum Qualifications**Years and Type of Required Experience: 2 years of experience in a healthcare environment, patient safety programs, performance improvement, or related healthcare setting. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Basic understanding of healthcare operations. Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.Ability to collect, track, and maintain data accurately. Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. **Working Conditions:** Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. May have periods of constant interruptions. **Physical Requirements**Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), BendingWork Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing **Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards**Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger DexterityHazards: Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to high pitched noises **Mental/Sensory – Emotional**Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical ThinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent ChangeCompensation Range$19.87 - $30.79Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications. DaysEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran