Health and Information Management - Quality and Patient Safety Specialist

Location:

Memorial Medical Center – Modesto, CA

Schedule:

On-site | Day Shift | 13-Week Assignment | No Direct Patient Care

Requirements:

• Active clinical license (RN or equivalent clinical discipline)
• 3 years of experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, peer review, or clinical performance improvement
• Experience reviewing medical records and clinical documentation for quality, compliance, and clinical standards
• Familiarity with hospital regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS)
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary clinical reviews or committees
  
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior experience supporting or coordinating a hospital peer review program
• Background in Quality & Patient Safety or Clinical Effectiveness departments
• Experience facilitating physician peer review committees or case review meetings
• Knowledge of performance improvement methodologies or quality reporting processes
  
  

Summary / Duties:

The role supports the hospital's Quality and Patient Safety program by coordinating and managing the clinical peer review process. This involves facilitating case identification, case preparation, reviewer assignment, and documentation to ensure timely and compliant peer review activities. Responsibilities include conducting preliminary clinical case assessments, reviewing medical records to evaluate adherence to clinical standards, and preparing case summaries for physician review committees. The specialist coordinates peer review meetings, supports communication between clinical leadership and reviewers, and ensures all documentation meets regulatory, accreditation, and internal compliance standards while maintaining strict confidentiality of the peer review process.