Quality Coordinator - Patient Safety & Quality Improvement

Lifepoint Health; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community Medical Center is seeking a Quality Coordinator to develop, implement, and monitor initiatives that improve patient safety and quality of care. You will collaborate with clinical teams, monitor safety protocols, analyze data and incident reports, and drive strategies to prevent harm and improve outcomes.

This role may also back up Data Analysis activities, requiring strong teamwork and commitment to evidence-based practice within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing, healthcare admin, or allied health sciences required.
• Minimum 2 years in healthcare quality improvement or patient safety.
• CPHQ/CPPS or similar certification preferred, or within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient safety programs and protocols.
• Collect, analyze patient safety data to identify trends.
• Provide education and training on patient safety practices.
• Lead performance improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and PDSA cycles.
• Prepare reports on patient safety metrics for hospital leadership.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to promote safety culture.
• Investigate incidents and develop action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain documentation of patient safety activities.

Skills

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Allied Health Sciences

Job description

Community Medical Center is seeking a Quality Coordinator to develop, implement, and monitor initiatives that improve patient safety and quality of care. You will collaborate with clinical teams, monitor safety protocols, analyze data and incident reports, and drive strategies to prevent harm and improve outcomes.

This role may also back up Data Analysis activities, requiring strong teamwork and commitment to evidence-based practice within a hospital setting.