Hiring: Quality Improvement Specialist - Quality Outcomes - Full Time Company: Guthrie Location: Cortland, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:42:26 Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •Demonstrated Project Management, Analytical, Customer Service, Computer, Audit Function, Organization, Communication and Data Analysis skills •A minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, quality, process/performance improvement or in a healthcare setting preferred. •Demonstrated execution of quality improvement projects specifically relevant to improvements that addressed quality of care concerns. (Required) •Knowledge of applicable healthcare quality, patient safety, lean/six sigma, project management, information systems, change management or statistical methods preferred. Required Skills: •This position directly reports to the Systems Director, Quality & Performance Improvement. •A Bachelors’ Degree in Project Management, Process/Performance Improvement, Health Implementation, Data Analytics, Systems Science, or the like. (Required) •Maintain understanding of current best practice associated with improvements of quality and patient safety systems/processes. Use of information to appropriately assess gaps between current state and best practice. Recommend changes and revisions to any processes that impact quality and patient safety. •Demonstrated capacity to facilitate and lead change initiatives and remain consistent/within scope of job function and duties. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Provides resources and skills required to improve performance within the organization. •Routinely evaluates indicators and reports to appropriate stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement. Develops and/or directs ongoing performance improvement initiatives while coordinating and standardizing practices. •Perform observational audits and medical record analysis as needed as part of the quality audit function. •Use verbal and written communication skills to establish and maintain effective relationships, facilitate multi‐disciplinary teams, and produce written and/or verbal reports. Use knowledge of team process and collaboration to increase effectiveness of workgroups and committees. Develop strong team relationships with staff members in similar roles. •Maintain thorough understanding of the requirements associated with regulatory, quality reporting, and national quality standards/strategies. Responsible for the interpretation of quality standards and staying current with evolving quality reporting requirements Qualifications: •Master’s degree preferred •A Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred; the CPHQ must be obtained within 3 years of employment. (Required) 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!