Job DescriptionYou Belong Here.
At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Day
Position Summary
The Quality Program Manager is responsible to develop and implement the Quality and Performance Improvement Program for the assigned services and location. This includes partnering to develop, implement and organize the annual and multi-year plan to assure quality, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and meeting the specific standards for the setting(s) of care. The QPM provides expertise regarding quality & safety knowledge and top national and regional performance to the planning, performance assessment and best practices in the clinical domain.
Responsibilities
Directs activities relating to the related Quality Program, assuring initiatives, projects, and activities are completed within established timeframes, and performs ongoing performance analysis to identify clinical outcome and other improvement opportunities
Develops components of the QAPI and other regulatory requirements
Conducts analysis for area, includes common techniques such as apparent and common cause and RCA analysis as well as descriptive statistics and value stream mapping
Develops data and information into quality analyses such as pareto and driver diagrams, visual displays, graphs to display complex information in usable formats
Developing routine reporting to assess effectiveness of PI projects and interventions, achievement of outcomes; as well as ad hoc reporting using QM tools like tracers, dashboards,
Uses tools such as the Epic chart and chart review to assess the quality and safety of care and to design improvement solutions, etc.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required, in a health care field required
Master's degree in health care field preferred
Relevant certification in the specialty area preferred
Minimum five (5) years of experience in a professional or technical role/function in a healthcare or related setting as applicable to a clinical specialty /service line
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a quality, regulatory readiness, performance improvement or patient safety role
Consideration of equivalency of prior healthcare supervisory or management roles
Internal candidates' experience and performance may be considered in lieu of education and experience
Expected to be competent /proficient in one (one) domain of quality ( Pt Safety, ACRR, Peer /Physician Quality, Quality Metrics and Reporting, Clinical Analytics, Clinical Pathways)
Why MultiCare?
Rooted in the local community - Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years
Growth and education - Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future
Well-being and support - Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life
Living our values - Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other
Belonging for all - Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued
Pacific Northwest lifestyle - Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $115,128.00 - $165,672.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V