Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare jobs in Bellevue, WA

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Quality Improvement Specialist II - Posting #25965

Hourly Wage: $26.44

Position Summary:

Full-time position available working under the direction of the Quality Management Director. This position is based in Seattle. The Quality Improvement Specialist will be responsible for assisting the Quality Management Director in supporting the management of  the corporate Quality Assurance Program and the Quality Improvement Program by interpreting and implementing quality assurance standards according to the Joint Commission, CLIA, OSHA NCQA and other relevant professional entities. The QI Specialist will assist with promoting and monitoring service excellence, safety and risk reduction. 

The Quality Improvement Specialist II will work directly with the Quality Management Director to help support site managers and supervisors to further develop, review and evaluate the organization-wide Quality Improvement & Assurance Program. This is not the full list of duties. Other duties will be assigned by QI Director.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in health sciences, business or related field
• Graduation from an accredited college or university, with work in health services administration, business or related field. One to two years' experience may be substituted for formal education.
• At least one to two years of relevant project management and QI experience preferred
• Experience in or with a FQHC preferred
• Knowledge of principles and standards related to Joint Commission and QI
• Electronic health record (EHR) experience preferred
• Experience in Windows Office programs preferred.
• High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative and commitment
• Ability to work effectively with diverse population both internally and externally
• Demonstrated awareness and value of cultural competence.
• Must be able to travel throughout western Washington.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Angelica Barajas, Quality Management Director at AngelicaBarajas@seamarchc.org

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 01/04/2024

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