Quality Improvement Specialist Senior

Corewell Health • Fremont, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid role with an average on‑site expectation of approximately two days per week. On‑site presence may fluctuate based on project work, team collaboration needs, and business priorities. Are you ready to make a profound impact on the lives of patients and families in need? Join us at Corewell Health, where every day presents an opportunity to enact meaningful change. As a Quality Improvement Specialist, you will be at the forefront of our mission, supporting projects across both clinical and non-clinical areas to elevate the standard of care we provide. Your role will be pivotal in analyzing and measuring the effectiveness of our processes, fostering sustainable clinical quality improvements, and spearheading initiatives that drive enhanced quality outcomes. This isn't just a job; it's a calling to ensure that every person receives the best care possible. Collaborating closely with our dedicated Medical Director, you'll forge strong relationships with our providers and nursing staff, immersing yourself in their world through rounding and Expert Improvement team meetings. Together, we'll celebrate successes, share stories of impact, and champion the extraordinary care we deliver. If you're seeking a deeply rewarding position where your efforts directly translate into brighter futures for our patients, this is the role for you! Join us in shaping the future of healthcare, one quality improvement at a time. Job Summary Drives projects throughout the organization including both clinical and non-clinical areas to accomplish measurable quality improvement. Work assignments are typically more complex involving multi-disciplinary teams. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing processes and drives sustainable, repeatable, and quantifiable quality improvement. Collects and analyzes process and/or quality data to initiate, develop, and influence operational practices and procedures that focus on enhanced quality outcomes. Facilitates large improvement projects in coordination with leaders and providers to drive continuous improvement. Flexible in adapting to changing priorities. Mentors colleagues in improvement science application across the organization. Drives strategic quality goal setting to influence strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a healthcare related field
• 5 years of experience in Quality improvement, performance improvement, project management or related field

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in a healthcare related field
• 2 years of experience with participation on improvement initiatives
• At least one Certification from preferred list - Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), IHI Open School IHI Improvement Coach Program Professional in Healthcare Quality, Certified (CPHQ) - NAHQ National Association for Healthcare Quality Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)

Responsibilities

• Supports and drives improvement activities for accountable areas based on organizational priorities (project management, measurable deliverables, milestones, and data informed strategy).
• Serves as a liaison between various departments across the Corewell Health System.
• Communicates, collaborates, networks with and acts as a change agent to key stakeholders. Also ensures continuity and coordination of services with appropriate utilization of resources.
• Responsible for stakeholder management across collaboration within dept and organizational resources.
• Drives continuous assessment and improvements using appropriate tools and methodology within the business, assists stakeholders and process owners in prioritizing improvement opportunities.
• Proficient application of improvement sciences to drive quality performance in regulatory, accreditation and publicly-reported programs.
• Analyze, interpret and communicate benchmarked quality data and trends to identify opportunities and improve outcomes.
• Mentor and share quality improvement knowledge and skills across the organization.
• Drive strategic quality goal setting to influence strategic priorities.
• Support compliance of accreditation/TJC for quality chapters.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level