Sr. Transformation Specialist - Quality & Patient Safety - F/T Days

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Quality & Patient Safety

UC Title: QLTY IMPV HC SPEC 4

Position Number: 41020863

Reports to: Mgr, Quality & Patient Safety

Working Title: Sr. Transformation Specialist

Cost Center: Quality & Patient Safety (428728) 

Bargaining Unit: No Bargaining Unit

FLSA: Exempt

Date Created: 2/02/2024

Job Code: 006525

Hours: 40

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 1

Position Summary: 

The Sr Transformation Specialist applies extensive knowledge of quality data analysis and improvement (QI) concepts, methodologies, and data collection and abstraction techniques to substantial projects of large scope and high degrees of complexity.
The Sr. Transformation Specialist manages system-wide performance improvement initiatives to improve clinical processes, quality outcomes, and patient and staff safety. The Specialist supports UCI Heath by functioning as a performance improvement leader, facilitator, consultant, and analyst. The Specialist facilitates the assessment of problems, the compilation and analysis of data, the development of improvement teams, the design and collections of metrics, and the facilitation of improvement efforts. The Specialist uses process improvement methodologies to not only support performance improvement but also to implement practices to sustain performance. The Specialist supports the mission and vision of UCI Health throughout the organization and ambulatory areas as needed. The Specialist develops subject matter experts within key high priority clinical areas for partnership and support.
The Sr. Transformation Specialist independently spearheads improvement efforts and regularly works on highly complex issues that requires an in-depth evaluation of process inputs, outputs, and organizational factors. The Specialist supports continued execution and development of performance improvement activities, including development of standard work, daily critical-to-quality metrics, visual management, rounding schedules, and huddle approaches to improve clinical processes and outcomes. The Transformation Specialist functions with a high degree of autonomy.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php ) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits ). 

Salary Range: 

Annual Rate  Minimum  $100,600.00                       Midpoint            $145,700.00                       Maximum             $190,800.00

Required Qualifications:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Comprehensive knowledge of health care delivery, including strategy, business planning, operations and financial

Ability to accomplish results and effectively integrate functions with business plans

Demonstrated skill and ability to be productive and work efficiently and effectively in a constantly changing environment

Consistently interacts with all members of the organization in ways that enhance understanding, respect, cooperation and problem solving

Generates and encourages creative ideas, innovative thinking and imaginative solutions to issues or problems.  Able and willing to solve problems from various points of view and make difficult decisions

Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare administration, public health, nursing or other relevant clinical field

5+ years of relevant experience in quality improvement, process improvement or hospital

In-depth knowledge and understanding of process improvement methodologies

Expertise and demonstrated ability in aspects of project management and data analysis

In-depth knowledge and ability to apply critical and analytical thinking and problem solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively with staff and senior leadership and a diverse population of individuals

Consistently demonstrates and encourages a commitment to quality, customer-centeredness, productivity and continuous improvement

Demonstrates a leadership and interpersonal style that builds and maintains a climate of trust and inspires collaboration and commitment from others to achieve organization goals

Recognizes the need for change; adapts to, and causes others to adapt to values, strategies, goals and plans in response to changing business conditions

Preferred Qualifications: 

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Master's Degree in Related Field

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt highly preferred

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php  

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.