Quality Partner

Intermountain Healthcare; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 108,886,000 - 171,924,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Murray, Utah is seeking a Quality Partner to proactively plan, implement, and coordinate quality and regulatory readiness initiatives across the enterprise. You will collaborate with leaders to advance performance improvement, reduce risk, and strengthen the Continuous Regulatory Readiness program.

The role requires expertise in quality measurement, data analysis, and project management, with the ability to influence across care sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Informatics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in healthcare quality, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement.
• Ability to travel unplanned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to drive quality improvement and regulatory readiness.
• Retrieve and synthesize data to support performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead committees and coach leaders across care sites.
• Develop education and training materials for clinical teams.

Skills

Quality improvement

Regulatory readiness

Data analysis

Project management

Clinical governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Informatics, Organizational Development

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

Workout and Project Management

Job description

Job Description:The Quality Partner at Intermountain Health proactively plans, implements, coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders across the organization. This position plays a key role in improving quality, safety, experience and equity and reducing operational risk exposure by recommending, formulating, and/or effectuating enhancements to policies, procedures, and operations. Through performance improvement processes and regulatory readiness activities, the Quality Partner will advance implementation of Intermountain Health's Clinical Excellence function.This position promotes a culture of high reliability and the measurement of clinical quality, using independent judgment and subject matter expertise to identify opportunities and execute strategies for clinical performance improvement to drive enterprise Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This position partners with local and enterprise leaders to operationalize and strengthen the continuous regulatory readiness program.Essential FunctionsPartner and consult with leaders across the enterprise to improve quality and regulatory readinessLead by influence, participating in key committees, building relationships with frontline leaders, and sustaining initiatives and projects at multiple care sites.Quality subject matter expertise as a resource to the system, driving organizational performance that is built on relationships and a shared vision of excellence in an environment of achievement and local accountability.Promote the proactive, comprehensive and strategic agenda of Intermountain Health that inspires caregiver engagement, inter-professional collaboration, and evidence-based practice.Advocate and promote standardization to enterprise developed policies, processes and improvement activitiesRetrieve and synthesize data as a tool for performance improvement activities, coach and support leaders across the organization in improving quality through consultation, education and leader development services.SkillsQuality reportingRegulatory readinessData AnalysisProject ManagementProcess improvementClinical chart reviewPresentation preparation and deliveryConsultation and education design and deliveryMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Informatics, Organizational Development, or similar business/health-related field. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution.Trained in improvement science (i.e., Six Sigma, Lean, or Workout and Project Management, ATP)Experience with change management with the ability to provide leadership in the adaptation and implementation of new processes and/or technology that enhance Quality.Demonstrated experience in a role requiring effective decision-making skills and the ability to work autonomously, communicate effectively, and manage frequent variations in workload in a healthcare enterprise/system setting.Ability to travel unplanned and last-minute with reliable transportation and arrive at Intermountain Health locations within a reasonable amount of time.Preferred QualificationsClinical DegreeExperience working in a complex health system.Experience with external entities that drive and support Quality approaches and standards, including government agencies, academic institutions, universities and related organizations of higher education, and other public institutions is preferred.Three years of experience leading successful Quality Improvement projects in clinical setting(s)Physical RequirementsInteract with others requiring employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information.Remain sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.Operate computers, telephones, office equipment, and manipulate paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.See and read computer monitors and documents.Location:Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical CenterWork City:MurrayWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$37.87 - $59.63We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.