Quality & Patient Safety Specialist – Ambulatory

GBMC Hospital April 19, 2026

The specialist will monitor and lead quality management and quality improvement programs for the GBMC outpatient departments and GBMC Health Partners physician practices including patient care and relations, regulatory compliance, risk management and safety, complaint resolution, emergency preparedness, performance improvement, and infection control. Provide insight for improvement initiatives based on proactive surveillance of practice environment. Utilize process improvement tools to help guide and lead improvement activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science or BSN preferred

Experience

Experience in healthcare quality preferred; minimum 2 years’ experience in outpatient healthcare setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skill in using basic computers and personal productivity applications (MS Office) with strong knowledge of Word, Excel, and Power Point
Skill in written and oral communication with strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
Ability to effectively facilitate implementation of improvement and problem-solving activities and demonstrate experience in quality improvement and/or lean
Efficient with chart review/navigation of the Electronic Medical Record
Proficient in data analytics and able to compile data and facts and present findings.
Strong ability to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others
Manage multiple assignments and effectively organize and prioritize workload
Strong working knowledge of clinical processes

Licensures, Certifications

Current Maryland RN license preferred
Current CPR certification
MD driver’s license

Physical Requirements

Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, bending

Working Conditions

Normal office work environment, hospital and medical office locations
Ability to travel to multiple office locations/must have reliable transportation

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Identify and facilitate process improvement projects approved for implementation.
Leads systemwide performance improvement processes to continuously improve the quality of patient care and service delivery (LDM, Model for Improvement, 5S, FMEA)
Utilize quality tools and various data sources in order to analyze quality and safety issues and identify improvement opportunities.
Prepare and coordinate reports and identify trends that provide analysis of data and summary of improvement activities, reported safety events, complaints/grievances, and quality initiatives
Monitor, investigate and analyze reported safety events. Conducts RCAs and 5Why. Identify and create action plan as needed.
Prepare and coordinate emergency preparedness activities and procedures related to ambulatory locations.
Document, review, and analyze patient and visitor complaints and grievances in order to facilitate complaint resolution. Identify and create action plan as needed.
Monitor compliance of regulatory standards such as Vaccine for Children, CLIA/PPMP, CMS, TJC. Identify and create action plan as needed. Participate in survey site visits.
Document, review, and analyze patient and visitor complaints and grievances in order to facilitate complaint resolution. Identify and create action plan as needed.
Educate staff on written policies and standard work
Perform chart documentation audits and create action plan as needed.
Lead workgroups and committees as appointed. Participate in system committees as appointed.
Present key findings through presentations and Patient Stories to Quality and GBMC Health Partner leadership, providers, and staff.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Sets a positive, professional example for others
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$68,150.51 - $115,855.86

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.