A quality outcomes position has opened within an administrative building, offering a salary range of $33.07 to $46.50 per hour, as of . The full-time role, designated as a ‘Days’ shift, prioritizes candidates with clinical and surgical experience.
The position, formally titled ‘Quality Outcomes’ within the departmental structure, centers on coordinating, facilitating, and overseeing strategic planning improvements and quality assurance projects. The successful candidate will be expected to identify areas for enhancement through research and statistical analysis, subsequently presenting findings to professional groups and organizations. Adherence to hospital and departmental policies is a core requirement, with the role explicitly stating ‘No patient care assignment.’
Detailed responsibilities encompass serving as a project facilitator for task force committees, directing and managing strategic planning and process improvement initiatives, and participating in the development of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. A significant component involves data analysis – providing baseline, benchmark, and follow-up information to drive process improvement, alongside conducting and reporting on monitoring activities. Chart reviews and the preparation of clinical quality reports are also key tasks.
The role extends to benchmarking activities, potentially involving collaboration with organizations like Vizient and nationally recognized benchmark studies, as well as physician and nurse managers. Serving as a liaison for assigned areas, coordinating activities with other staff, divisions, and organizations, and potentially chairing steering committees are also expected. Continuous professional development is emphasized, with attendance and participation in relevant meetings and committees encouraged, alongside staying current with new trends and regulatory requirements.
The position description explicitly references adherence to the principles of Patient Centered Medical Homes or Patient Centered Specialty Practices, underscoring a commitment to patient-focused care models. The work environment is described as presenting ‘No or min hazard, physical risk,’ and being primarily office-based, though some travel to various work sites may be required.
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline. Three years of directly related experience are essential, while experience with the Microsoft Office Suite is considered non-essential but potentially beneficial. The physical demands of the role are categorized as ‘Medium Work,’ requiring occasional exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force, frequent exertion of 10 to 25 pounds, and constant exertion of up to 10 pounds.
The opening comes amid a broader focus on healthcare quality and outcomes, as evidenced by events like the CMS Quality Conference 2026, scheduled for , in Baltimore, Maryland. This conference, organized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), aims to bring together leaders and partners across the healthcare ecosystem to improve healthcare quality nationwide, with a theme of “Make America Healthy Again: Innovating Together for Better Health.”
The emphasis on quality measurement and improvement is also reflected in initiatives by organizations like The Joint Commission, which offers webinars and videos on topics such as electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs) and performance improvement. These resources aim to assist hospitals and health systems in implementing quality measures and navigating evolving regulatory requirements.
funding opportunities like the Substance Use/Substance Use Disorder Dissertation Research Award (R36) offered by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) – updated on – demonstrate a continued investment in research aimed at improving health outcomes. This award supports doctoral candidates for up to two years to complete dissertation research projects aligned with the NIDA Strategic Plan (2022-2026).
The focus on quality extends to economic considerations, as highlighted in NIH grants and funding guidelines, which emphasize the importance of considering quality and outcomes, including unintended consequences, when evaluating research proposals. Indirect costs, also known as Facilities & Administrative (F&A) costs, are also a factor in funding considerations.
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) agility, as discussed in recent Marquette Today reports, may also play a role in future quality improvement initiatives, though its specific application to this position is not detailed. The increasing integration of AI into various sectors suggests a potential for leveraging these technologies to enhance data analysis and process optimization within healthcare quality assurance.
