Chief Quality Officer (Multi-site Experience Required)

Company: Specht & Associates
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Title: Regional System Quality Officer. Position is over the Pacific Northwest (PNW) region; 10+ hospitals and multiple clinics.

Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.

Qualified candidates must have a master's degree and 10+years in quality management with 5 years of experience in a complex, multi-site health system,

Location: Washington State - onsite position. Relocation is provided.



Position overview:



The Regional Chief Quality Officer (RCQO) serves as a key senior executive providing leadership and coordination of division-wide efforts directed at delivering cost effective, efficient, high quality, and safe care in the PNW Division. The position reports to the Chief Medical Officer, PNW Division. The RCQO will provide strategic clinical leadership and form a strong linkage between ministry, service area and clinical and operational leadership. The RCQO provides leadership and direction in the development and ongoing monitoring of the System Quality Strategic Plan.



The Regional Chief Quality Officer will serve as the hands-on leader and clinical quality expert for the PNW Division. The RCQO will also be expected to make meaningful contributions to quality, safety and risk initiatives for the entire region. In addition, the RCQO will be a resource for current and emerging regulatory and compliance issues for all local, and regional organizations.



QUALFICATIONS



Master's Degree in the preferred fields of Public Health, Health Administration, Business Administration, Medical Management or a related field.

Upon hire: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) (Preferred).

Upon hire: Greenbelt certification, or equivalent performance improvement certification (Preferred).

Upon hire: Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) (Preferred).

10 or more years of senior management experience in a large healthcare organization with responsibility for leading clinical quality improvement functions, including experience as a clinical leader with responsibility for clinical quality and clinical leadership development and education.

5 years of experience in a complex, multi-site health system.

5 years of experience with The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation processes and standard.

5 years of experience in developing strategic plans and initiatives.

A strategic systems thinker, accompanied by the orientation and presence to analyze and interpret complex data situations and relationships in a manner which envisions future delivery models/approaches. In addition, proven ability to partner with others in operationalizing highly conceptual and innovative health management strategies.

Ability to lead top level management team to desirable outcomes.

Ability to lead across multiple geographical sites effectively maintaining strong professional relationships at all locations.

Ability to adapt and respond effectively in a constantly changing environment.

Knowledge of managed care principles and practices in service delivery.

Ability to prioritize and organize daily tasks in response to changing business needs.

Ability to process information accurately, quickly, and thoroughly.

Ability to coordinate/facilitate teamwork, groups, and task groups.

Ability to analyze, interpret, and write administrative reports.

Excellent communication skills; including strong presentation and business writing skills.

Strong problem solving, conflict resolution skills, and experience leading team processes.

Overseeing compliance with extensive requirements from regulatory agencies.

Ability to meet tight deadlines and meeting schedules.

Ability to interact positively and effectively with multi-department/service teams including hospitals and satellite facilities.

Ability to serve as a change agent supporting integration concepts.

Ability to conceptualize and implement new service delivery models to meet changing business needs.

Ability to analyze data, codes, regulations, and practices to develop progressive and compliant programs including DNV.

Ability to understand customer needs and deliver services to meet their needs.

Ability to represent the North Division professionally and build collaborative relationships with various public and community agencies or organizations.

Knowledge of business management practices and techniques.



Salary range: 250k-400k depending on experience plus relocation assistance.

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