Quality & Accreditation Services Sr Specialist

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

Job Description:

The Quality & Safety Sr. Specialist will be responsible for support to the hospital and clinic quality and patient safety programs including chart audits specific to City of Hope's participation in various mandated and voluntary programs. They will compile and analyze data, monitor safety event communications and make recommendations for improvement activities, ensuring appropriate follow-up to mitigate future risk. Oversees the incident reporting system (RL-6) and coordinates the bi-annual AHRQ Survey on Patient Safety Culture process, with oversight of resulting improvement activities. They will also assist in dissemination of performance data to promote and support efforts intended to improve the quality of care based on the sharing of the various audit results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in nursing
• Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in healthcare, clinical and/or quality
• Graduate degree desired but not required
• Oncology experience preferred
• EPIC experience preferred

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

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City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.