PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

Location

Yonkers, NY | United States

Job description

Performance Improvement Specialist:
As the academic medical center and University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center is nationally recognized for clinical excellence—breaking new ground in research, training the next generation of healthcare leaders, and delivering science-driven, patient-centered care.
Montefiore is ranked among the top hospitals nationally and regionally by U.S. News & World Report. For more than 100 years we have been innovating new treatments, new procedures, and new approaches to patient care, producing stellar outcomes, and raising the bar for medical centers in the region and around the world. As we build on this momentum, we continue to advance the practice of medicine and set the standard for excellence.

Responsibilities: 
•    Work closely with the Quality Improvement and Informatics (QI&I) team to disseminate and educate colleagues regarding multiple MMG-wide and site-specific quality dashboards and scorecards and performance improvement activities throughout MMG.
•    Coach and mentor MMG Site-based and MMG-wide teams in undertaking process and performance improvement work from project scoping and design, execution/implementation, and measurement.  
•    Must be knowledgeable in a range of performance improvement methodologies, including but not limited to Lean-Six Sigma, the IHI Model for Improvement, Change Management (ADKAR) and implementation science.
•    Ability to effectively work and collaborate with MMG clinical and administrative colleagues, alike. 
•    Possess strong communication skills, demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, and outstanding time management and organizational skills are required.  

Requirements: 
•    Demonstrated experience with leading/participating in healthcare PI initiatives
•    Bachelor’s with 3 years’ experience in healthcare or Master’s with 1 year experience in healthcare
•    Proficient in using Excel for data analysis and interpretation

Shift: Monday – Friday 8:30a-5:00p
Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000
Associates are eligible to apply for a lateral transfer after completion of one (1) year of service in their present position, with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six (6) months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one (1) year from date of suspension. Part-time Associates who have completed their probationary period can move to full-time vacancies within their department provided such movement will not unreasonably reduce the operational efficiency of that department. Probationary period is three (3) months for full-time employees, and four (4) months for part-time employees who works more than 3/5 of the normal workweek.
Montefiore Medical Center’s advancement in the healthcare industry is also yours. Take your career to the next level by joining our trek to become the world’s leading healthcare system. 

We are an equal opportunity employer

Department: Montefiore Medical Group Bargaining Unit:  Non Union Campus:  MMG Employment Status:  Regular Full-Time Address: 200 CORPORATE DRIVE, Yonkers
Shift:  Day Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Req ID: 217355 Salary Range/Pay Rate: $65,700.00- $87,600.00   

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Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Montefiore. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us.

Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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