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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.  We provide: 

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 

• Family-focused benefits  

• Wellness incentives 

• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs  

• And more 

Work Location: Atlanta, Ga - Hybrid - On-site presence required depending on the business needs. If applying, you should be local to ATL. 

The quality manager, reporting directly to the Director of Quality & Performance Excellence, supports interventions through interdepartmental collaboration and planning, multidisciplinary communication, and the implementation/analysis of care delivery processes that impact quality metrics. This position involves overseeing and implementing value-based care initiatives and leading special projects to enhance cancer care delivery's overall effectiveness and efficiency.  

The core responsibilities of this position will involve monitoring and evaluating the performance of value-based care programs, analyzing data to identify opportunities for improvement, and optimizing program effectiveness.

Candidate MUST HAVE Lean Six Sigma experience. 

Candidates with Value Based Purchasing experience are HIGHLY PREFERRED. 

You will:

• Serve as a resource for education and training regarding quality improvement, accreditation standards, internal process improvements, and external regulatory requirements. 

• Lead and coordinate special projects to address specific challenges or opportunities within cancer care delivery, driving innovation and continuous improvement. 

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, administrators, and external partners, to drive the successful implementation of value-based and cancer care programs.  

• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners to facilitate communication, collaboration, and data knowledge sharing related to oncology initiatives. 

• Interpret and present how data impacts hospital finance, accreditation, patient care workflows, and local and national performance benchmarks.  
  

You must also demonstrate the following skills:

• well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively with all levels of personnel, both within and beyond the department
• excellent written communication skills; time management and organizational skills
• must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and accurately complete tasks independently and in a timely manner;
• proficient in record maintenance and report development;
• excellent technical skills (computers, MS office software particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint);
• excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• conflict resolution and negotiating skills;
• team-building and motivational skills; professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Master's degree in a related field (e.g., Health Administration, Nursing, Public Health, Business, Informatics, Management Engineering, or other quality-related field) and five years of experience supporting healthcare quality programs with a focus on quality assessment and process improvement. 
• Candidates must have experience in Six Sigma or Lean and attain CPHQ within two years of employment.  

• Candidates experienced in developing and leading quality assessment and performance improvement programs in a large and complex acute healthcare environment, ambulatory setting, or cancer center are preferred. 

• This position is specifically for a healthcare setting dealing with cancer care.  

• Epic Certification is preferred. 

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. 

ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.