Manager Quality/Project Management

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs).Work Shift DayWork Day(s) Monday-FridayShift Start Time VariableShift End Time VariableWorker Sub-Type RegularChildren’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.Job Description Manages overall assigned responsibilities and projects within the service line. Takes responsibility for quality, accreditation, regulatory oversight, and staff and patient education programs. Plans and implements identified strategic and operational goals successfully. Manages selected functions to support ongoing operations of the service line.Experience
  • Five years of experience in healthcare management, administration, or consulting
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in life science, healthcare management, business, or related field
  • Experience in clinical area, quality, process improvement, or project management
Education
  • Bachelor of Science in relevant field
Certification SummaryKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in facilitating and leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively with groups or teams
  • Multi-project planning and management skills
  • Proven aptitude for problem-solving and strategic thinking
  • Proven ability to work independently/autonomously
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets and other financial skills
  • Proficient at a high level in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to confront and creatively manage conflict
  • Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels of the organization
Job Responsibilities
  • Manages performance improvement activities.
  • Ensures optimal, continual compliance with accreditation and regulatory agency requirements by routinely analyzing accreditation standards, regulatory rules, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta policies.
  • Develops and implements activities and policies/procedures designed to meet agency requirements.
  • Directs formulation of responses to accreditation and regulatory inspections.
  • Develops, coordinates, and participates in ongoing, multifaceted quality assurance program.
  • Monitors operational processes to ensure safe, efficient, and quality performance standards for patients, visitors, and employees.
  • Supports and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of quality of care and services provided.
  • May manage orientation, competency assessment, and mandatory education for assigned staff as appropriate for the service line.
  • Develops and manages patient education program for assigned area(s) as appropriate for the service line.
  • Directs projects and project teams related to implementation of the service line strategic plan, operational improvement of the department, and accomplishment of service line goals, e.g., evaluating clinical, research and financial data, core processes, and infrastructure related to projects, making recommendations, developing implementation plans, and managing implementation.
  • Completes all assigned projects within specified timeframes, meeting all deliverables.
  • May support leaders in developing and implementing marketing and public relations plans.
Additional duties within Clinical Practice Group:
  • Collaborates with Service Line and Medical Directors to develop and maintain clinical practice guidelines.
  • Develops and maintains quality scorecards for service line and necessary programs.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills RoadJob Family Program/Project Management

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