Quality and Patient Safety Specialist

About Starling Oncology

Starling Oncology (NASDAQ: STLN) is advancing oncology by delivering highly specialized, value-based cancer care in the community setting. Formerly known as The Oncology Institute, Starling Oncology offers cutting-edge, evidence-based cancer care to a population of approximately 2.1 million patients, including clinical trials, transfusions, and other care delivery models traditionally associated with the most advanced care delivery organizations. With more than 400 employed and network clinicians and over 100 clinics and network locations of care across five states and growing, Starling Oncology is changing oncology for the better.

Role Overview

Join a mission-driven oncology practice where your expertise in quality and patient safety directly improves the lives of patients facing cancer. As a Quality & Patient Safety Specialist, you'll play a critical role in advancing evidence-based care, reducing risk, and shaping a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, influence clinical outcomes through data-driven insights, and lead initiatives that enhance patient safety across the care continuum. You'll be empowered to drive meaningful change, supported by leadership committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

Core Values

Champion Starling Oncology's mission-driven culture, with a focus on demonstrating our Core Values: Unwavering Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Genuine Empathy, and Better Together.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical quality improvement projects to close gaps in care for TOI patient population (i.e., tracking preventive screenings)
• Experience implementing quality and safety initiatives, with demonstrated success engaging stakeholders and driving sustainable adoption across multiple clinic sites
• Strong project management skills
• Support TOI patient safety efforts: review adverse event reports to determine severity level, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with patient care team to review/revise protocols
• Perform routine site audits to ensure TOI clinics are carrying out patient safety best practices
• Work on ASCO QOPI quality measures with our ASCO QOPI Quality Nursing Specialist
• Develop education and training materials for nursing team
• Train providers and staff in patient safety and quality improvement tools and practices
• Regularly review quality measures and project performance with Quality Management team, TOI Providers, Operations, and other key stakeholders
• Communicate and collaborate with patient care teams to discuss patient safety and quality improvement efforts
• Facilitate project workshops with patient care and operations teams
• Track, measure, and maintain comprehensive project documentation for all assigned projects
• Report on progress regularly to the Quality Manager
• Respond to quality improvement inquiries

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, nursing, or related field; or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in quality improvement, healthcare, or equivalent experience required
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage, organize and prioritize workload in a timely accurate manner and ability to function independently
• Knowledge of industry standards and quality improvement principles
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and sense of ownership
• Demonstrated analytical knowledge and ability to assess performance against metrics
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communications, team building, and quality improvement skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Critical thinking: ability to identify root causes and implement creative solutions
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Working Conditions

• Traveling up to 50%; time split between working remotely and traveling to clinics for site visits
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, extensive computer use, and phone interaction
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds for office supplies or equipment
• Offsite work environments may vary

Pay

$75,000—$90,000 USD