Patient Safety Specialist - Project Management
About The Position
The Patient Safety Specialist leads and manages strategic initiatives and projects for the Patient Safety and Risk Managements department Temple University Health System. This role is responsible for developing detailed project plans outlining scope, actions, accountable parties, timelines, and communication/training strategies for key safety and risk initiatives. The Patient Safety Specialist is the primary liaison with the Performance Excellence Team and supports both internal communications and department functions. Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Your Tomorrow is Here! Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus. The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Required or Master's Degree Preferred Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required
- 2 years experience working in project management, patient experience, complaints and grievances or a related role Required
- 1 year experience in a healthcare/hospital environment Preferred
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Prof Preferred
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Preferred
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
