Quality Improvement Specialist - Infection Prevention

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Job Summary

The Quality Improvement (QI) Specialist supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality initiatives that enhance employee health and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is critical in advancing Denver Health employees' safety. The QI Specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to drive measurable improvements in clinical care, operational processes, and workplace safety.

Essential Functions:

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze data and build reports and presentations for leadership, peers, and committees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. (20%)
• Compliance: Be familiar with OSHA requirements and critically appraise Denver Health's adherence to these requirements. (10%)
• Process Improvement: Apply quality improvement methodologies (e.g., PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma) to evaluate workflows, streamline processes, and enhance operational efficiency. (20%)
• Scholarly Work: Present work on employee health initiatives with the academic community. (20%)
• Employee Experience: Collect and analyze feedback to inform strategies that improve access, coordination, and satisfaction with their interface with Infection Prevention and Occupational Health. (20%)
• Committee Participation: Facilitate or support quality committees, workgroups, and cross-departmental projects focused on clinical and operational improvement. (10%)

Education:

• Master's Degree MPH preferred Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years 1-3 years' experience in healthcare quality improvement. Required

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with occupational health regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of change management strategies
• Strong data analysis, writing, and reporting skills (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint required; REDCap recommended).
• Excellent communication and project management skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong verbal and written skills

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Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Community resource navigation support

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.