System Quality & Patient Safety Director

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off

Continuing education opportunities

Sick leave

Service awards

Free parking

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Health care spending accounts

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a Quality Management Director to oversee quality assurance and patient safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of operational experience in the healthcare sector, including 5 years in quality management. Key responsibilities include leading quality improvement programs, developing measurement systems, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance patient outcomes. A Master's degree is preferred, alongside experience with Electronic Medical Records, ideally Epic.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in healthcare operations, with 5 years in quality management.
• Knowledge of patient safety protocols and quality improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyze and communicate complex data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational guidance for quality improvement programs.
• Assembles a high performing Corporate Quality team.
• Participates in the development of quality measurement systems.

Skills

Quality management experience

Healthcare operations experience

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Knowledge of healthcare legislation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Epic

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a Quality Management Director to oversee quality assurance and patient safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of operational experience in the healthcare sector, including 5 years in quality management. Key responsibilities include leading quality improvement programs, developing measurement systems, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance patient outcomes. A Master's degree is preferred, alongside experience with Electronic Medical Records, ideally Epic.