Quality Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Missoula, MT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring initiatives aimed at improving patient safety and quality of care. This role involves collaboration with clinical teams, monitoring safety protocols, analyzing data and incident reports, implementing strategies to prevent harm and improve patient outcomes while applying evidence-based practices. This position may also be a backup for our Data Analysis as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Allied Health Sciences required
• Minimum 2 years' experience in healthcare quality improvement, patient safety or a related field.
• Working knowledge in an acute care hospital strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) or similar certification preferred, or within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient safety programs and protocols to reduce adverse events and improve overall patient care.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret patient safety data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and measure the effectiveness of interventions.
• Provide education and training to hospital staff on patient safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements related to patient safety.
• Lead performance improvement projects using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycles.
• Prepare and present reports on patient safety metrics and performance improvement activities to hospital leadership.
• Work closely with clinical teams, department heads, and other stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause analyses and investigations of patient safety incidents and develop action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in patient safety and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to represent quality and develop solutions that enhance patient care and clinical quality.
• Identify and address barriers to patient safety, using problem-solving techniques and tools.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of all patient safety activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree