Quality Improvement Consultant- Pediatric Transplant Center

MedStar Health; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital seeks a Quality Improvement Consultant responsible for leading quality initiatives and regulatory compliance. The role requires a master's degree and data management experience in healthcare. Join a diverse team committed to improving care and patient outcomes while enjoying competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted rates on T-passes

Qualifications

• Two years of data management experience in a clinical setting.
• Skills to resolve complex problems using scientific principles.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation and support for quality improvement programs.
• Manages hospital quality improvement projects overseeing planning and execution.
• Analyzes data to provide recommendations for care improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Public Health or Healthcare Management

Job description

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary
Provides consultation, education and professional support for Hospitalwide and departmental quality improvement programs, projects and initiatives. Educates and advises on methods, tools and techniques for monitoring and assessing quality of care and compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements. Provides support for implementation and evaluation of hospital and unit/department based quality improvement programs and serves as project manager for designated programs/projects. Designs and administers customer surveys and analyzes, interprets and presents results.

Key responsibilities

• Serves on the Pediatric Transplant Center Quality Leadership Committee, supporting QAPI efforts across all five organ programs.
• Leads regulatory preparedness activities, including QAPI projects, metrics, and adverse event management.
• Participates in on-site regulatory surveys for transplant quality.
• Facilitates all quality-related meetings and projects for the Pediatric Transplant Center.
• Develops and delivers staff education programs based on identified learning needs.
• Consults with departments on care monitoring tools, compliance with standards, and quality evaluation methods.
• Supports hospital committees and projects through data collection, analysis, and group facilitation.
• Manages hospital quality improvement projects, overseeing planning, execution, training, and evaluation.
• Analyzes data and provides recommendations to improve care; develops and maintains supporting databases.
• Responds to data requests from insurers and external organizations; engages with industry committees to share insights.
• Stays current on industry trends through professional organizations and continuing education.

Minimum qualifications
Education:

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Healthcare Management or a closely related field required

Experience:

• Two years of data management experience in a clinical setting is required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience in data management may substitute.
• Analytical skills to resolve complex problems requiring the use of scientific, mathematical, or technical principles and in depth, experienced based knowledge.
• Communication skills in order to persuade and negotiate with others on important matters.

Schedule: Fulltime, Hybrid

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.