Hiring: AREA SAFETY & QUALITY OFFICER – HEALTHCARE Company: ElevonHR Location: Modesto, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 12:04:52 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Utilization Review About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in clinical and management roles within a health plan, multifaceted healthcare system, or multi-provider healthcare environment. •8+ years of experience in a clinical setting, healthcare administration, or related field. •9+ years of leadership experience, with or without direct reports. •4+ years of experience managing operational or project budgets. •6+ years of experience working with databases and spreadsheets. Required Skills: •We are seeking an experienced Area Safety & Quality Officer to provide strategic leadership and oversight for clinical quality, patient safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, and healthcare improvement programs across a small- to medium-sized service area. •The successful candidate will serve as a senior subject matter expert, partnering with executive leadership, medical staff, practitioners, operational teams, regulators, and external organizations to improve clinical outcomes, reduce healthcare risks, and maintain compliance with applicable healthcare standards and regulations. •Provide strategic oversight of quality, safety, and risk management programs across assigned healthcare service areas. •Lead the development and implementation of clinical quality improvement programs and initiatives. •Monitor quality, safety, operational, and performance metrics and lead improvement activities. •Serve as a subject matter expert on clinical quality management, healthcare regulations, and compliance requirements. •Guide the use of evidence-based guidelines and criteria to improve clinical outcomes and patient care. •Direct accreditation, licensing, regulatory, and survey-readiness activities. Qualifications: •Master's degree in Business, Healthcare, Public Administration, or a directly related field. •7+ years of healthcare experience when applying the Master's degree pathway. •Strong knowledge of clinical quality improvement, patient safety, healthcare risk management, and regulatory compliance. •In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulatory and accreditation requirements. •Demonstrated capacity to analyze complex healthcare data and translate findings into actionable recommendations. •Strong executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills. •Strong leadership, project management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. •Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities in a complex healthcare environment. Compensation: •$216,700 - $255,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!