Quality Safety Manager I

Job Description Summary The Quality/Safety Manager for the Digestive Health, Endocrine, and Metabolism (DHEM) ICCE reports to the System QAPI Director and works collaboratively with the DHEM ICCE Leadership at MUSC. Under limited supervision, the Quality/Safety Manager provides f ull support to the QAPI/saf ety program f or their respective ICCE. This includes collecting relevant quality data, analyzing and assessing data, working with relevant stakeholders on disseminating data and inf ormation, benchmarking performance, and leading multidisciplinary teams to improve perf ormance based on goals. This position collects and presents performance to relevant oversight and governance groups. This position leads and oversees all QAPI and regulatory/accreditation activities for the DHEM ICCE. The Quality/Safety manager also monitors and collates patient safety events in collaboration with the operational leaders and works with the Risk management department to f acilitate event reviews and appropriate after review actions. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC002352 SYS - QAPI Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-29 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description The Quality/Safety Manager for the Digestive Health, Endocrine, and Metabolism (DHEM) ICCE reports to the System QAPI Director and works collaboratively with the DHEM ICCE Leadership at MUSC. Under limited supervision, the Quality/Safety Manager provides f ull support to the QAPI/saf ety program f or their respective ICCE. This includes collecting relevant quality data, analyzing and assessing data, working with relevant stakeholders on disseminating data and inf ormation, benchmarking performance, and leading multidisciplinary teams to improve perf ormance based on goals. This position collects and presents performance to relevant oversight and governance groups. This position leads and oversees all QAPI and regulatory/accreditation activities for the DHEM ICCE. The Quality/Safety manager also monitors and collates patient safety events in collaboration with the operational leaders and works with the Risk management department to f acilitate event reviews and appropriate after review actions. Additional Job Description Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience with strong knowledge in quality and performance improvement or a master’s degree in a health-related field and 3 years of healthcare experience with strong knowledge in quality and performance improvement. Certif ication as Certif ied Prof essional in Healthcare Quality or Patient Saf ety preferred. Computer/Internet skills and familiarity with MS Off ice products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) essential. Experience with LEAN/Six Sigma and certif ication in Six Sigma preferred. Experience with Just Culture required, certif ication pref erred. Experience with Epic EMR pref erred. Experience within the Digestive Health, Endocrinology, or Metabolic Health medical field preferred. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: