Clinical Quality Leader I
Core
Define, measure, and analyze quality and patient safety issues; lead improvement activities using DMAIC, Lean, and RCA/FMEA to advance clinical quality measurement and process redesign.
Role type
Clinical Quality Leader I (IC)
Builds
Quality measurement frameworks, process improvement solutions, and committee structures for patient care services.
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Quality & Patient Safety
Required skills
Clinical background, Medical record review/abstraction, Data analysis, RCA/FMEA/DMAIC methodologies, Regulatory and accreditation compliance, Statistical tools
Preferred skills
CPHQ or CPPS certification, Nursing background
Technologies
Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Clinical databases
Responsibilities
Collaborate with leadership to implement communication and process solutions; Select measures for OPPE/FPPE; Coordinate peer review cases and assist with minutes; Perform medical record reviews to identify quality issues; Lead or participate in multidisciplinary improvement projects and RCAs/FMEAs; Facilitate committee meetings and develop dashboards; Respond to external quality-related queries from patients, families, and payers.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC