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Job Field: Security
Location: SEATTLE, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time

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               <td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">Title: Patient Safety Specialist<BR>Location: WA - Seattle-Seattle-Central Medical Center West<BR>Other Locations: null<BR>Here is your opportunity impact the quality of care at Group Health!<BR><BR>Group Health''s purpose is to transform health care, working everyday to improve well-being and care for our clients. And what you do everyday makes a positive impact on the lives of others.<BR><BR>Patient Safety is a top priority for Group Health. We are building our team to ensure that our quality of care is rated at the highest levels. Reporting to the Patient Safety Officer you will be responsible for:<BR><BR>* Coordinating the assessment, evaluation, management and follow up of unusual occurrences in collaboration with medical staff and delivery system managers.<BR>* Acting as a coach and expert consultant to teams with a significant amount of unusual occurrences to assist them in determining root cause.<BR>* Facilitating the problem solving of the root cause issues with the affected teams to identify problems and gaps, and facilitate system improvement processes to reduce opportunities for error.<BR>* Managing the web-based reporting system and develops and maintains training programs for delivery system users regarding use of the web-based reporting system.<BR>* Working collaboratively with Patient Safety Analyst and Patient Safety Officer to identify and prioritize opportunities for broad system improvement.<BR>* Must be comfortable leading teams and facilitating meetings<BR>Education<BR>MinimumBachelors Degree Communications, Computer Science or Health related field.<BR>PreferredMasters Degree Computer Science and/or Health related field.<BR><BR>Knowledge/Skills<BR>Minimum<BR><BR>* Intermediate working knowledge of software applications, editing, organizing information.<BR>* Ability to work on cross-functional teams.<BR>* Excellent technical skills to manage web based reporting system. <BR>* Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of medical terminology and processes.<BR>Preferred<BR>* Intermediate proven ability to facilitate and lead groups.<BR>* Ability to interpret data and translate into actionable information.<BR>* Knowledge of Lean principles and their application to problem solving and continuous improvement processes.<BR><BR>Experience<BR>Minimum<BR>3 years Experience in the medical field with ability to manage complex processes.<BR><BR>Preferred<BR>5 years Experience in medical field with leadership/management experience.<BR><BR><BR>Group Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 </font></td>
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