Quality Systems Analyst - Legacy of Hope

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Parental leave

PSLF Program eligibility

Plus more

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a quality systems specialist to coordinate Legacy of Hope’s QMS, including documentation, investigations, and CAPAs. This role acts as the QMS administrator and leads staff training on quality systems.

Required: healthcare QA/QC background, a bachelor-level degree, 3–5 years of experience; certifications such as ASQ Six Sigma are encouraged. This full‑time role offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or professional degree in healthcare or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years QA/QC in healthcare or regulated industry.
• Five (5) years QA/QC experience preferred in healthcare.
• Certifications: ASQ Six Sigma or related credentials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as System Administrator for the organization’s electronic QMS.
• Coordinate complaints, errors, deviations, investigations, and CAPA actions.
• Maintain policy/procedure documentation and engineering change processes.
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action processes and supplier communications.
• Prepare qualitative and quantitative QMS reports for leadership.

Skills

Quality assurance

Quality control

Documentation

Data analysis

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field

Professional degree (LPN/RN/PA) or equivalent

ASQ Six Sigma Certification or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Shifts: Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Entity: UA Health Services Foundation

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include:

• robust educational assistance programs
• generous paid time off
• employee assistance and wellness programs
• paid parental leave
• qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• plus more.

Job Description

Coordinates many elements of Legacy of Hope’s quality management system, to include documentation and coordination of complaints, errors, deviations, investigations, and corrective and preventative actions. Serves as the System Administrator for the organization’s electronic quality management system and conducts staff and new hire training related to quality systems. Maintains the organization’s policy and procedure documentation and engineering change process. Manages the organization’s Supplier Corrective Action process. Collaborates with external suppliers and stakeholders regarding investigation of non-conformances and corrective/preventive actions. Serves as a data and quality liaison regarding organizational quality systems data housed within the electronic quality management system (QMS). This position will serve as the primary resource for managing all data and delivering reports related to the QMS. This position should be able to work independently for data mining, sorting, and preparing various qualitative and quantitative reports for Legacy of Hope.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or professional degree, i.e., LPN, RN, PA, etc. Three (3) years of quality assurance or quality control experience in a healthcare or related regulated industry. Preferred: Experience in healthcare field in ancillary capacity. Five (5) years of quality assurance or quality control experience in a healthcare or related regulated industry. Preferred Certifications: Certified Tissue Bank Specialist certification or North American Transplant Coordinators Organization Certification. Certification from ASQ or Six Sigma.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.