Quality Improvement (QI) Specialist

General Information

Job Name Quality Improvement (QI) Specialist Department 8610330 - QUALITY IMPROVEMENT BCH Position type Full Time Workplace Fully On-Site Primary Location San Francisco, CA, United States Job ID 6064

Description & Requirements

Job Description

The Quality Improvement (QI) Specialist is primarily responsible for supporting the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals (BCH) Quality Improvement Committee (QIC) in close partnership with committee chairs, and clinical and administrative leaders and staff. The QI Specialist works with various departments and divisions to coach and prepare them for their committee reports, promptly escalates concerns, and provides advice and recommendations for resolution. This role also leads or assists in the follow-up of system issues raised during QIC that require deeper problem-solving, which could include establishing or collaborating with project teams to improve workflows.

In addition, the QI Specialist supports improvement work in alignment with strategic priorities or top patient safety concerns across BCH. This could include project management, meeting facilitation, the application of quality improvement methods, and the deployment of new standard practices across departments and/or sites. This requires foundational knowledge, skills and abilities in project management, improvement methodology, data analysis, and the use of Microsoft platforms (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).

The QI Specialist reports to the Director of Quality Improvement for BCH.

Department Overview 

The Benioff Children’s Hospitals (BCH) Quality Improvement department provides improvement, program development, quality data, and external reporting expertise to the pediatric inpatient and outpatient enterprises. The team is made up of individuals with clinical and non-clinical backgrounds with skillsets in clinical quality improvement project facilitation, program and project management, data analysis and interpretation, and data abstraction, and collaborates with individuals across many parts of the broader UCSF organization.

Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in nursing or other healthcare profession, or a combination of comparable clinical education and/or experience. - Minimum two (2) years of project management, process improvement, quality improvement or similar experience. - Able to build and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside of the Department of Quality & Safety. - Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Strong skills in conveying clinical and technical information both verbally and in writing, and in producing high-quality reports and documentation. - Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information. - Detail-oriented with the ability to manage time and organize competing priorities. - Ability to demonstrate excellent judgment, attention to process, and detail. - Strong initiative and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. - Strong skills to engage and influence staff, management, and clinicians at different levels and across departments. - Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills - Discretion, confidentiality, tact, and ability to deal with sensitive data involving patient health information. - Familiarity with the health care environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Working knowledge of QI models, measurement tools, and techniques, including collection, aggregation, abstraction, validation, analysis, and reporting of data. - Formal training in Quality Improvement with familiarity with specific tactics such as Lean, IHI Model for Improvement, interpretation of improvement data and trends over time, A3 thinking, driver diagrams, cycle of improvement, etc. - Organizational development and project management skills with the ability to facilitate meetings, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule. - Experience in business intelligence reporting, data mining, data analysis, and/or statistical analysis - Certified by reputable organization in QI, Process Improvement or Lean (CPHQ, IHI IA, Lean Six Sigma Belt, etc.) About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. EEO Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Additional Details

Job Code QLTY IMPV HC SPEC 3 HX (005182) Assignment Category Career IAP Level Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800) Job Family Quality Management Campus 1 Benioff Children's Hospital in Mission Campus 2 Benioff Children's Hospital Percentage (%) 100.00 Shift Length Variable Shift Type Day Bargaining Unit HX