Quality & Patient Safety Specialist (Multiple Locations)

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Work Locations :

Emory University Hospital : 1364 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, Ga, 30322

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital :   5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE,  Atlanta ,   Georgia   30342

Emory Hospital Midtown :   550 Peachtree St NE,  Atlanta ,   Georgia   30308

Emory John's Creek Hospital :   6325 Hospital Parkway,  Johns Creek ,   Georgia   30097

Emory Decatur Hospital :   2701 North Decatur Rd,  Decatur ,   Georgia   30033

The Quality and Patient Safety Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring programs that promote high standards of patient care, safety, and satisfaction. This role involves collaboration with clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, improve care delivery, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities :

Develops and executes project plans by managing multi-disciplinary quality and patient projects

Coordinate and facilitate patient safety programs, including risk assessments, incident reporting, and root cause analyses.

Design, implement, and evaluate quality improvement projects using evidence-based methodologies (e.g., Plan-Do-Study-Act, Lean, Six Sigma).

Ensure adherence to standards set by accrediting bodies (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS) and assist with survey preparation and follow-up.

Collect, analyze, and report quality metrics and safety data to stakeholders.

Educate staff on quality and safety initiatives, policies, and best practices.

Work with multidisciplinary teams to foster a culture of safety and quality.

Partner with staff to facilitate the investigation of patient safety events and near-misses, documenting findings and implementing preventive measures.

Design and facilitate the implementation of policies to prevent medical errors, adverse events, and infections.

Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to minimize risks to patients.

Lead or participate in quality improvement projects (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

Ensure the organization is prepared for external audits and inspections.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience / Skills :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : (Medium / Max 25lbs) : up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS : Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to : Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals / gases / fumes / vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot / Cold Temperatures, Indoor / Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care / handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.