Quality Improvement Coordinator III

Children's Hospital Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is seeking a Quality Improvement Coordinator III to lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across ambulatory clinics and care networks. The role emphasizes data-driven performance reporting, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of improvement strategies to enhance pediatric care.

The position requires a master’s degree and CPQH certification, with 5+ years of related experience and strong collaboration with physicians and healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience; 7-10 preferred.
• Experience working with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Experience with clinical, safety, and quality data, and cellular therapy product processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives across CHLA ambulatory clinics.
• Coordinate data analysis, performance reporting, and strategy implementation.
• Support PI and safety projects; manage Quality Dashboard.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Data Analysis

Project Management

Healthcare Experience

Education

Master’s degree in health care, business or related field

CPHQ certification

Job description

Quality Improvement Coordinator III

Locations:

Los Angeles, California

Job Category:

Professional

Position Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

Days

Job Description

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview

This is 100% remote position. CHLA requires a primary residence in California prior to start date. Will require on-site visits for monthly meetings and/or as needed by the department needs.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Quality Improvement Coordinator III provides ongoing support to medical staff and other departments for monitoring the quality of care and service provided to our patients and families, including, but not limited to: managing projects and coordinating activities for Patient Safety, performance improvement projects, supporting infection control, maintaining program’s quality management plan and quality management system, accreditation activities and initiatives. Provide expertise in study design, data collection, aggregation, and display of data for all quality activities and initiatives. Provides support to the Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program Section Head and Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Laboratory Medical Director for developing, implementing, and measuring the outcomes of QI projects, including project management of and Patient Safety, and measuring the outcomes of PI projects. Supports the hospitals benchmarking efforts. Performs day-to-day Quality Improvement Activities in accordance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational performance improvement. Acts as a resource for the collection, laboratory processing, analysis and interpretation of data and measurement. Develops, recommends, implements, and integrates an organizational wide Performance Improvement (PI) process and philosophy. Manages the Quality Dashboard. Provides support for intramural and extramural PI and safety projects; oversees PI education. Provides support to Medical Staff Divisions and Departments for their QI and PI efforts. Independently manages program wide projects related to quality, safety, and PI. Presents to medical, program, and senior leadership. Also serves Quality Improvement Coordinator for the TCTL in case of TCTL QIC’s absence.

Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives across CHLA ambulatory clinics and Care Network primary care pediatric practices through data analysis, performance reporting, provider engagement, and implementation of improvement strategies.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience

Minimum of 5 years of related work experience; 7-10 preferred. Experience in Quality Improvement required. Experience working with physicians and other health care professionals. Experience with clinical, safety, and quality data, and cellular therapy product processing.

Education/Licensure/Certifications

Master’s degree in health care, business or related field required. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) required.

Pay Scale Information

$90,334.40-$120,432.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Us

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.