Quality/Risk Specialist II
Henry Ford Health · West Bloomfield, Michigan
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Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
Quality/Risk Specialist II - Henry Ford Health
Job Title
Quality/Risk Specialist II
About the Department
Join the team at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, a unique healthcare environment set on 80 tranquil acres in one of Oakland County's most desirable communities. Our hospital blends clinical excellence with a wellness-first approach, featuring amenities like ponds, a greenhouse, walking trails, and a demonstration kitchen. Here, you'll work in a setting designed to heal both body and spirit, surrounded by nature and innovation.
Role Overview
As a Quality/Risk Specialist II, you will play a critical role in safeguarding patient safety, minimizing risks, and preventing adverse events across our healthcare system. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to investigate sentinel and safety events, analyze trends, and implement process improvements. Your work will directly contribute to reducing patient injuries, staff and visitor risks, and potential liabilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Support the surveillance, analysis, and prevention of events that may harm patients or lead to malpractice claims.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to reduce adverse medical outcomes and minimize risks to patients, staff, and visitors.
- Lead investigations into sentinel and safety events, identifying trends and root causes.
- Develop and implement risk management programs and process improvements to ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory bodies.
- Facilitate educational in-services and process improvement projects to enhance patient safety and care quality.
Qualifications
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in a healthcare-related field or JD, with 3-5 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Experience in risk and safety event management, including multidisciplinary process improvement as a team leader or project facilitator at the business unit or System level.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing process improvements to meet regulatory compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a healthcare-related field or JD.
- 5+ years of experience in risk and safety event management.
What We Offer
At Henry Ford Health, you'll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with diverse teams, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We prioritize continuous learning and professional development, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health!
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