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Patient Safety & Quality Consultant

Richmond, VA, USFull-time$76k–$117k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United States

Core

Partner with executive and clinical leaders to drive clinical excellence and improve patient outcomes using data, process improvement methodologies, and performance analytics.

Role type

Senior IC Patient Safety & Quality Consultant

Builds

Data-driven initiatives for clinical excellence at the system, clinical service, and care site levels

Domain

Healthcare / Quality Improvement & Patient Safety

Required skills

Performance improvement tools, Change management, Project management, Data analytics, Statistical methods, Data visualization, Root cause analysis, FMEA, High-reliability principles, Population health management, Diversity equity and inclusion strategy

Preferred skills

Organization-wide performance improvement coordination, Statistical process control, Mapping/flowcharting software, Database management

Technologies

MS Project, Visio, Access, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Lead integration of safety & quality into organizational fabric, Implement processes for engagement and teamwork, Create learning opportunities to advance the organization, Ensure appropriate use of data to drive change, Utilize performance and process improvement tools, Implement change management methodology, Employ project management tactics, Design and implement data structure and plans, Facilitate root cause analyses and FMEAs, Evaluate and improve healthcare processes and care transitions, Maintain & update knowledge base, Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity equity and inclusion strategy

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC