Program Manager, Quality and Safety Initiatives

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedule

Commuting allowance

Generous PTO

Healthcare benefits

401(k) company contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Manager, Quality and Safety Initiatives to oversee multiple programs focused on patient safety and quality improvement in obstetrics and gynecology. Hybrid work arrangement with required office presence.

This role develops a quality and safety advisory board, supports publication writing and development, coordinates revenue-generating quality and safety products, and collaborates with internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in nursing or health-related field.
• Clinical and quality improvement experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with public health and medical associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality and safety programs and support execution of department initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage development of clinical and non-clinical quality deliverables, including revenue-generating products.
• Support marketing and launch of quality and safety products and resources.
• Lead quality and safety advisory group with internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement and monitor meeting, reporting, and activity requirements for quality work.
• Maintain knowledge of resources and update materials with clinical input.
• Develop meeting agendas and materials, prepare activity reports and notes.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

PMP

CPHQ

Team player

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing/health field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Program Manager, Quality and Safety Initiatives will manage and implement multiple programs and activities related to patient safety and quality improvement in obstetrical and gynecologic care. Responsible for developing quality and safety advisory board, supporting publication writing and development; coordinating and launching revenue-generating quality and safety products; developing initiatives to promote program growth and revenue. Interact and collaborate with quality and safety advisors, internal and external stakeholders and leaders.

Note: This position is considered Hybrid and will need to commute to ACOG's office located in Washington, D.C.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead point of contact for the quality and safety programs to support execution of department and organizational initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the development and advancement of clinical and non-clinical quality and safety deliverables, including the development of a revenue-generating quality and safety products.
• Support the marketing and launch of quality and safety products and resources.
• Launch and manage the quality and safety advisory group comprised of internal and external stakeholders to support the development of revenue-generating educational offerings.
• Implement and monitor appropriate meeting, reporting, and activity requirements for quality and safety delegation and consultants engaged in QSI work as needed.
• Maintain working knowledge of the ACOG's resources and guidelines; update files with new resources as needed with clinical input and supervision from the department leadership.
• Develop meeting agendas and materials with department director; compile resources on relevant issues and provide materials as needed; prepare program activity reports of year-to-date site visits; prepare minutes; implement committee decisions.
• Oversee and provide voluntary review of quality of care visit coordination, support to multidisciplinary review team, and using clinical expertise, draft the facility report for each review. Review details before, during, and after site visits; oversee site reviewer consultants; attend site visits, either remotely or in person as needed.
• Manage full development of site review report, address and monitor incorporation of comments received from department director, senior director, and reviewers prior to submission of final report to the hospital as needed.
• Travel as needed to represent ACOG's quality and safety department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience with program management preferred.
• Experience with budget management preferred.
• CPHQ, PMP, or RNC-OBC certifications preferred.
• Must be a team player and have a high sense of urgency and the ability to pivot as priorities are redirected.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to exercise independent judgment, prioritize and implement multiple projects, and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners. Ability to work with diverse teams.
• Strong organization skills and close attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to set priorities and manage completion of tasks with limited supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with copyediting and proofreading experience.
• Problem solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Strong, working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher).
• Ability to travel.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required in nursing or health-related field required, Master's degree preferred.
• Clinical and quality improvement experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience required. Experience working with public health and medical associations preferred.

Salary Range: $85,000 USD - $95,000 USD

Our Perks

• Paid Parental Leave - Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace - Flexible work schedule - Commuting Allowance - Generous Paid Time Off - Holiday Pay - Life Insurance - Community Volunteering Opportunities - Generous 401(k) Company Contributions - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Learning Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement - Company-Sponsored Team Outings - and more!

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