Quality Improvement Specialist - Infection Prevention

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

4d•$40 - $62

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Quality Improvement Specialist - Infection Prevention to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Infectious Disease Physicians Job Summary The Quality Improvement (QI) Specialist supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality initiatives that enhance employee health and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is critical in advancing Denver Health employees' safety. The QI Specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to drive measurable improvements in clinical care, operational processes, and workplace safety.

Requirements

Master's Degree MPH preferred
1-3 years’ experience in healthcare quality improvement.
Familiarity with occupational health regulations.
Demonstrated knowledge of change management strategies
Strong data analysis, writing, and reporting skills (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint required; REDCap recommended).
Excellent communication and project management skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Strong verbal and written skills

Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze data and build reports and presentations for leadership, peers, and committees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Compliance: Be familiar with OSHA requirements and critically appraise Denver Health's adherence to these requirements.
Process Improvement: Apply quality improvement methodologies (e.g., PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma) to evaluate workflows, streamline processes, and enhance operational efficiency.
Scholarly Work: Present work on employee health initiatives with the academic community.
Employee Experience: Collect and analyze feedback to inform strategies that improve access, coordination, and satisfaction with their interface with Infection Prevention and Occupational Health.
Committee Participation: Facilitate or support quality committees, workgroups, and cross-departmental projects focused on clinical and operational improvement.