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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT HC SPEC 4
UCSF Health - San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Reporting to the Associate Director of Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) Quality + Patient Safety, the Quality Improvement Specialist is responsible for activities at UCSF Health that support the Mission, Vision, Goals and Values of the organization and promote high-quality patient and family care services. The Quality Improvement Specialist is able to work independently and in collaboration with the HVC quality and patient safety staff, other medical center staff, physician leaders, and associated departments to identify/implement strategies to improve the quality and safe care to patients of the HVC. In support of internal and external quality initiatives, the Quality Improvement Specialist applies knowledge of quality data analysis and/or improvement concepts, methodologies, and data collection and abstraction techniques to substantial projects of large scope and high degrees of complexity. In support of designated clinical departments, the incumbent will partner with physicians in a team-based approach to drive the program and maintain an open dialogue to achieve identified goals and priorities related to quality and safety. The Quality Improvement Specialist identifies potential problems in the care delivery process as a result of data monitoring and formulates a workgroup to resolve the issue, and ensures new processes are in place to improve the delivery of care. Cardiovascular Service Line
Full Time
85763BR
Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) Quality + Patient Safety, the Quality Improvement Specialist is responsible for activities at UCSF Health that support the Mission, Vision, Goals and Values of the organization and promote high-quality patient and family care services. The Quality Improvement Specialist is able to work independently and in collaboration with the HVC quality and patient safety staff, other medical center staff, physician leaders, and associated departments to identify/implement strategies to improve the quality and safe care to patients of the HVC. In support of internal and external quality initiatives, the Quality Improvement Specialist applies knowledge of quality data analysis and/or improvement concepts, methodologies, and data collection and abstraction techniques to substantial projects of large scope and high degrees of complexity. In support of designated clinical departments, the incumbent will partner with physicians in a team-based approach to drive the program and maintain an open dialogue to achieve identified goals and priorities related to quality and safety. The Quality Improvement Specialist identifies potential problems in the care delivery process as a result of data monitoring and formulates a workgroup to resolve the issue, and ensures new processes are in place to improve the delivery of care.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $140,800 - $219,300 (Annual Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Department Description
HVC Quality + Patient Safety is a division within that provides clinical quality improvement + Patient Safety program support to the departments of Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure, Non-invasive Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Non-invasive Vascular Labs and associated inpatient and outpatient areas. HVC Quality + Patient Safety maintains quality reporting programs mandated by CMS, the State of California, and the County of San Francisco, supports several clinical outcomes registries utilized for quality projects, University of California collaboratives, public reporting, and insurance contracting, in addition to coordinating departmental and interdepartmental quality initiatives and patient safety projects.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing or other healthcare profession, or a combination of comparable clinical education and/or experience. Five (5) years of related adult cardiac surgery experience. Advanced organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule. Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of highly complex information and responsibilities, to quickly assess problems, and to develop and implement timely and effective solutions. Advanced interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with all levels of clinical and technical staff and representatives of external regulatory agencies and for mentoring lower-level QI staff. Advanced ability to effectively convey complex clinical, technical, and educational information both verbally and in writing, and to produce high-quality reports, documentation, and presentations. Advanced skills to influence and persuade staff, management, and clinicians at all levels and across departments.
Preferred Qualifications
In-depth knowledge of QI standards, clinical chart review and abstraction, and regulatory requirements. In-depth knowledge of QI models, tools, and techniques, including collection, abstraction, validation, analysis, reporting of data, and use of performance and benchmark indicators. Advanced knowledge of various administrative and business software packages, and of the specialized applications for quality data management.
About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.
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 our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, 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 at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Organization
Health
Job Code and Payroll Title
006525 QLTY IMPV HC SPEC 4
Job Category
Professional (Non-Clinical)
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
TBD
Work Style
Fully Remote
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday - Friday Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT HC SPEC 4
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UCSF Health 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT HC SPEC 4
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UCSF Health Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) Quality + Patient Safety, the Quality Improvement Specialist is responsible for activities at UCSF Health that support the Mission, Vision, Goals and Values of the organization and promote high-quality patient and family care services. The Quality Improvement Specialist is able to work independently and in collaboration with the HVC quality and patient safety staff, other medical center staff, physician leaders, and associated departments to identify/implement strategies to improve the quality and safe care to patients of the HVC. In support of internal and external quality initiatives, the Quality Improvement Specialist applies knowledge of quality data analysis and/or improvement concepts, methodologies, and data collection and abstraction techniques to substantial projects of large scope and high degrees of complexity. In support of designated clinical departments, the incumbent will partner with physicians in a team-based approach to drive the program and maintain an open dialogue to achieve identified goals and priorities related to quality and safety. The Quality Improvement Specialist identifies potential problems in the care delivery process as a result of data monitoring and formulates a workgroup to resolve the issue, and ensures new processes are in place to improve the delivery of care. Cardiovascular Service Line
Full Time
85763BR
Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) Quality + Patient Safety, the Quality Improvement Specialist is responsible for activities at UCSF Health that support the Mission, Vision, Goals and Values of the organization and promote high-quality patient and family care services. The Quality Improvement Specialist is able to work independently and in collaboration with the HVC quality and patient safety staff, other medical center staff, physician leaders, and associated departments to identify/implement strategies to improve the quality and safe care to patients of the HVC. In support of internal and external quality initiatives, the Quality Improvement Specialist applies knowledge of quality data analysis and/or improvement concepts, methodologies, and data collection and abstraction techniques to substantial projects of large scope and high degrees of complexity. In support of designated clinical departments, the incumbent will partner with physicians in a team-based approach to drive the program and maintain an open dialogue to achieve identified goals and priorities related to quality and safety. The Quality Improvement Specialist identifies potential problems in the care delivery process as a result of data monitoring and formulates a workgroup to resolve the issue, and ensures new processes are in place to improve the delivery of care.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $140,800 - $219,300 (Annual Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Department Description
HVC Quality + Patient Safety is a division within that provides clinical quality improvement + Patient Safety program support to the departments of Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure, Non-invasive Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Non-invasive Vascular Labs and associated inpatient and outpatient areas. HVC Quality + Patient Safety maintains quality reporting programs mandated by CMS, the State of California, and the County of San Francisco, supports several clinical outcomes registries utilized for quality projects, University of California collaboratives, public reporting, and insurance contracting, in addition to coordinating departmental and interdepartmental quality initiatives and patient safety projects.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing or other healthcare profession, or a combination of comparable clinical education and/or experience. Five (5) years of related adult cardiac surgery experience. Advanced organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule. Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of highly complex information and responsibilities, to quickly assess problems, and to develop and implement timely and effective solutions. Advanced interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with all levels of clinical and technical staff and representatives of external regulatory agencies and for mentoring lower-level QI staff. Advanced ability to effectively convey complex clinical, technical, and educational information both verbally and in writing, and to produce high-quality reports, documentation, and presentations. Advanced skills to influence and persuade staff, management, and clinicians at all levels and across departments.
Preferred Qualifications
In-depth knowledge of QI standards, clinical chart review and abstraction, and regulatory requirements. In-depth knowledge of QI models, tools, and techniques, including collection, abstraction, validation, analysis, reporting of data, and use of performance and benchmark indicators. Advanced knowledge of various administrative and business software packages, and of the specialized applications for quality data management.
About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.
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 our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, 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 at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Organization
Health
Job Code and Payroll Title
006525 QLTY IMPV HC SPEC 4
Job Category
Professional (Non-Clinical)
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
TBD
Work Style
Fully Remote
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday - Friday Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Quality Assurance Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at UCSF Health by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Quality Improvement Specialist” roles.
San Francisco, CA $50.00-$60.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $100,300.00-$150,500.00 1 month ago San Francisco, CA $61,200.00-$130,600.00 5 days ago Alameda, CA $86,700.00-$173,300.00 1 week ago Quality Improvement/Diabetes Care Coordinator - 2 Positions
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Oakland, CA $100,300.00-$150,500.00 3 days ago San Francisco, CA $21.00-$24.00 3 days ago Brisbane, CA $150,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $87,000.00-$117,000.00 2 weeks ago Hayward, CA $94,000.00-$125,000.00 1 week ago San Francisco, CA $30.00-$40.00 2 days ago Exempt to Permanent - JUNIOR MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (1840) - Citywide (E10156)
San Francisco, CA $84,734.00-$103,038.00 4 days ago San Francisco, CA $60,000.00-$80,000.00 3 months ago San Francisco, CA $28.00-$30.00 2 months ago Consultant – Healthcare Performance Improvement (Clinical Documentation Integrity)
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