Quality & Safety Specialist

Logan Health Medical Center • Kalispell, MT

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About The Position

At Logan Health, quality and safety aren’t just priorities; they’re the foundation of everything we do. We are seeking a driven, analytical, and purpose-oriented Quality & Safety Specialist who is passionate about improving outcomes, elevating care standards, and making a real impact across our healthcare system. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of data, process improvement, and patient-centered care, a professional who doesn’t just identify opportunities but leads meaningful change.

Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Why This Role Matters In this role, you will be a key partner in advancing a culture of continuous improvement, patient safety, and regulatory excellence . You’ll collaborate across clinical and operational teams to turn insights into action—helping ensure every patient experience is safe, effective, and exceptional.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or related field
• At least 3 years of healthcare experience with exposure to quality improvement and patient safety
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into action
• Experience with tools such as Excel, Tableau, or similar data visualization platforms
• A passion for continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes

Nice To Haves

• Clinical background (RN, PT, or similar)
• Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement certification
• Healthcare quality/safety certification

Responsibilities

• Turn Data into Action: Analyze clinical and operational data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities that improve patient outcomes.
• Drive Meaningful Change: Lead quality improvement initiatives using methodologies like root cause analysis and performance improvement frameworks.
• Advance Patient Safety: Investigate safety events, near misses, and quality concerns to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure Regulatory Excellence: Support compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards.
• Educate & Empower Teams: Provide training and guidance on safety practices, quality measures, and event reporting systems.
• Build Strong Processes: Assist in designing and implementing safety protocols, quality controls, and standardized workflows.
• Champion Inclusive Care: Support implementation of Language Access Procedures (LEP) and Age-Friendly Health System initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees