Quality Improvement Specialist, Ambulatory

Quality Improvement Specialist, Ambulatory

Position:
Quality Improvement Specialist, Ambulatory

Location:

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Requisition No.:

Full-time | Shift: Day | Hybrid schedule | Some travel within network

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and support each other to succeed. As a Quality Improvement Specialist, you will work with the local Manager/Director of Patient Safety & Quality to lead quality and safety improvement initiatives across Ambulatory clinical subgroups.

• Lead transformation efforts for assigned Ambulatory clinical subgroups, organizing quality and process improvement projects using agile tactics.
• Provide expert knowledge, leadership, and mentoring on quality initiatives, high reliability, and Agile science.
• Coordinate workflow development with EMR and D&A teams for implementation of tools and reports.
• Identify improvement priorities based on evidence‑based practice and data analysis.
• Develop methods for engaging and training staff on QI methodologies.
• Analyze performance data and present progress to leadership.
• Support regulatory compliance with CMS, NCQA, Joint Commission, and other agencies.
• Disseminate safety and quality improvement methods and lessons learned.
• Encourage event reporting and participate in safety huddles and just‑culture activities.
• Assist with monitoring standards and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in healthcare or health science.
• Experience:
  
  5 years in health care and 5 years in quality improvement or related functions.
• Proficiency in computer applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Master's degree or professional certification.
• Experience in clinical informatics, transformation work, ambulatory or acute care operations.
• Performance improvement experience and leading quality outcomes work.
• Understanding of clinical regulatory standards.

• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification in specialty.
• Project Management certification.

Starting at $ annually. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and market data.

Health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, and performance-based incentives.

Hackensack Meridian Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.