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The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Improvement Specialist 1. The Quality Improvement Specialist 1 manages projects focused on healthcare quality performance and process improvement. The incumbent is responsible for small scale project lifecycles from request, assessment, planning, execution, monitoring, and optimization. This role effectively leverages quality improvement methodologies and process improvement principles that will have a direct impact in healthcare quality, patient safety, clinical transformation, value-based care, and/or clinical variations. This position will work in close collaboration with the QI/DA team to successfully design, communicate, and strategically implement healthcare quality programs and initiatives that deliver on key organizational objectives. A strong focus will be placed on ensuring those solutions meet the targeted business and clinical objectives.

• Coordinates the project charter, definition of the scope and deliverables of the project in collaboration with leadership, process owners and operational team members.
• Oversees the project lifecycle from request, assessment, planning, execution, monitoring and optimization.
• Manages and coordinates the efforts of the departments by fostering a culture of shared accountability.
• Communicates from the top down and bottom up regarding the team responsibilities, target dates, project status, resource needs and provides general project communication as needed.
• Fosters clear communication and synchronizes the activities of multiple projects and teams.
• Ensures adherence to quality and data governance standards.
• Presents recommendations and strategies to decision makers that are systematic, scalable; incorporates business process management, incorporate technology solutions and often impact organizational culture and clinical transformation.
• Provides support for data analytics and identification of improvement opportunities.
• Works closely with the Patient Safety & Quality leadership team.
• Provides education and resources to enhance patient care (such as being involved in the transition services from pediatrics to adult care).
• Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and unit management in the planning and implementation of quality improvement processes.
• Monitors data trends and implements strategies to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Provides support and expertise to perform general functions for the department as requested, on an individual basis or as a team member.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office)

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H11