Quality Improvement HC Specialist 4 HX - Quality & Patient Safety - FT Days

About the Organization

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals, and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County’s only academic health system, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department, and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association.

Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County, and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research, and medical education.

About the Role

This role focuses on driving patient safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulatory standards, and fostering a culture of safety across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate teams in patient safety initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and utilize risk assessment tools and methodologies.
• Lead safety committees and initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive change and implement evidence-based interventions.
• Analyze data to identify trends and improve patient safety outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with frontline staff and senior leadership in a psychologically safe manner.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS).
• Exercise discretion in managing sensitive information, including patient records, employee data, and strategic plans.
• Safeguard sensitive information in accordance with organizational policies and data protection laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare administration, public health, nursing, or other relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in patient safety, quality, regulatory, and/or risk within a healthcare setting.
• Thorough knowledge of patient safety reporting systems and adverse event management.
• Leadership experience in committees or work teams.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS) and their impact on patient safety.
• In-depth knowledge of patient safety principles, regulatory guidelines, and best practices.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Ability to build and maintain a climate of trust and inspire commitment to a culture of safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Certification in patient safety, risk management, or quality improvement (e.g., Certified Professional in Patient Safety).

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Sick and vacation time.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Access to discounts and perks.

Conditions of Employment

All applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following:

• Background check and Live Scan.
• Employment misconduct disclosure requirement.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Vaccination policies.
• Smoking and tobacco policy.
• Drug-free environment.
• Exercise utmost discretion in handling sensitive information.

Additional conditions may apply based on business unit or job-specific requirements, including:

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• E-Verify.
• Pre-placement health evaluation.