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Summary

Parkview Health is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Quality/Accreditation Specialist (QAS) to join our team in supporting and driving patient safety, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance initiatives across the health system. The QAS is an essential contributor to Parkview’s mission of delivering excellent care and advancing strategic organizational goals through quality and safety efforts.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead and support performance improvement and patient safety initiatives aligned with Parkview’s strategic goals.

+ Coordinate and facilitate activities related to regulatory and accreditation compliance.

+ Educate staff and promote best practices across the clinical setting to improve patient outcomes.

+ Analyze data, identify improvement opportunities, and assist with implementing effective action plans.

+ Serve as a liaison with internal teams and external regulatory bodies.

+ Support and assist in survey readiness and follow-up actions for compliance with standards.

Required Qualifications

+ Education:

+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health, Business, Science, Biostatistics, or related field.

+ Master’s degree preferred.

+ Training in regulatory requirements and standards is essential.

+ Licensure/Certification:

+ Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or

+ Must obtain certification in an area of expertise within 2 years (e.g., CPHQ, RHIT, RHIA, HACP, or equivalent).

+ Experience:

+ 1–2 years of experience in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, risk management, infection control, or related areas.

+ Strong experience in clinical environments is preferred.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with databases/spreadsheets preferred.

+ Experience in public speaking and presentation delivery.

Skills and Competencies

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Advanced organizational, planning, and time management skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply statistical tools for improvement initiatives.

+ Technical knowledge in clinical and regulatory areas, and a strong grasp of performance improvement methodologies.

+ Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for service excellence and teamwork.

Key Outcome Areas

+ Growth: Participates in strategic planning and drives innovation and best practice implementation.

+ Resources: Manages multiple projects and ensures efficient task completion.

+ Safety and Quality: Provides leadership in performance improvement and compliance efforts.

+ Service Excellence: Promotes a culture of excellence and supports team morale and professionalism.

Evidence of Competency Areas

+ Communication and coordination across departments and with regulatory agencies.

+ High attention to detail and planning for audits/surveys.

+ Technical analysis, data reporting, and process improvement.

+ Problem-solving and critical thinking in quality/safety scenarios.

+ Team collaboration and customer-focused service delivery.

If you’re passionate about improving healthcare quality and are driven by data, innovation, and collaboration—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Today and help make a meaningful impact at Parkview Health.