Quality & Safety Specialist

Logan Health • 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